Named characters

5561 Lucilla (1661)/Miss Lucilla (28)/Lucilla Marjoribanks (19)/Poor Lucilla (5)/the experienced Lucilla (2)/dear Miss Lucilla (1)/dear Lucilla (1)/the bland Lucilla (1)/the candid Lucilla (1)/And Lucilla (1)/the " Poor Lucilla (1)/poor dear Lucilla (1)
2594 Miss Marjoribanks (930)/This Miss Marjoribanks (1)/her,—Miss Marjoribanks (1)/the Marjoribanks (1)
2587 [NARRATOR]
2092 Mr Cavendish (435)/Cavendish (31)/Major Brown (7)/Poor Mr Cavendish (4)/poor Mr Cavendish (3)/Mr Brown (3)/young Mr Cavendish (2)/young Cavendish (2)/old Brown (2)/Dear Mr Cavendish (1)/poor Mr Cavendish , who was an old neighbour , and to whom Major Brown could not but think the Marjoribanks and others (1)/poor Major Brown (1)
785 Barbara (181)/Barbara Lake (55)/Poor Barbara (2)/Lake (1)/the unfeeling Barbara (1)/Poor dear Barbara (1)/dazzling Barbara (1)/poor Barbara (1)/that Barbara (1)/Poor Barbara Lake (1)
774 Tom (189)/Thomas (55)/Tom Marjoribanks (29)/Mr Tom (8)/the unlucky Tom (2)/Mr Thomas Marjoribanks (1)/The unfortunate Tom (1)/Mr Marjoribanks (1)
628 Mrs Woodburn (119)/Barbara (71)/Woodburn (8)/young Mrs Woodburn (2)/the uncivil Barbara (1)/poor Barbara (1)/poor Mrs Woodburn , who had nothing to do with it , and had indeed calculated upon perfecting her sketch of Barbara (1)
624 Mrs Chiley (208)/Dear Mrs Chiley (21)/old Mrs Chiley (6)/kind old Mrs Chiley (1)/dear Mrs Chiley (1)
607 Rose (184)/Rose Lake (14)/little Rose Lake (6)/little Rose (4)/poor little Rose (2)/Little Rose (1)/Linda (1)/the straightforward Rose (1)/poor Rose (1)
527 Mr Ashburton (154)/Ashburton (9)/fellow Ashburton (1)/Poor Mr Ashburton (1)
391 Dr Marjoribanks (164)
293 Mrs Mortimer (106)/poor Mrs Mortimer (3)/Poor Mrs Mortimer (2)/Mortimer (1)
256 Aunt Jemima (104)/Dear Aunt Jemima (6)/lifted Aunt Jemima (1)/dear Aunt Jemima (1)
244 Nancy (99)/Betsy (8)/the redoubtable Nancy (1)/that Nancy , who was longing for a little gossip , insulted and reviled him , and declared that since he took up with that Betsy there never was a sensible word to be got out of him (1)
225 Mr Beverley (80)/the Archdeacon (16)/Mr Archdeacon Beverley (4)/Archdeacon (2)/The Archdeacon (2)
149 Mrs John (47)/Mrs Marjoribanks (9)/Mrs John Marjoribanks (6)/John (1)
107 Mr Bury (45)
100 Mr Lake (37)/poor Mr Lake (2)/little Mr Lake (1)
98 Tom (19)/Thomas (6)/Poor Tom (4)/poor Tom (1)
77 Miss Bury (30)
77 General Travers (34)/the Archdeacon (4)/Archdeacon (2)/the Archdeacon who had planted a heavy foot on his neck , or General Travers , who , with still more fatal force , had found out the way to Grove Street (1)/Travers (1)/The Archdeacon (1)
72 Mrs Centum (25)/Mr Centum (19)/Centum (5)/Mr and Mrs Centum (1)/poor Mr Centum (1)
72 Carlingford (62)/all Carlingford (4)
62 Harry (21)/little Henry (1)/Hal (1)
61 Mrs Centum (25)/Dear Mrs Centum (3)
61 Mr Woodburn (14)/Woodburn (1)
59 Lady Richmond (28)/Dear Lady Richmond (2)
55 Mr Cavendish (10)/Lucilla (7)/the Lucilla of old , who had schemed and plotted for Mr Cavendish (1)/This Mr Cavendish (1)
51 Papa (20)/papa (6)
49 Colonel Chiley (29)/old Colonel Chiley (2)/The Colonel (1)/Even Colonel Chiley , who was undecided in his own mind (1)/Dear Colonel Chiley (1)
42 Mr Beverley (8)/Dear Mr Beverley (1)
41 Dr Rider (15)/young Dr Rider (1)/Rider (1)
40 Edward (7)/poor Edward (1)/Poor Edward (1)/dear Edward (1)
35 Miss Brown (17)/the youngest Miss Brown (1)/the eldest Miss Brown (1)
32 Mr Chiltern (15)/old Mr Chiltern (3)/poor old Mr Chiltern (3)/Poor Mr Chiltern (1)
30 Providence (30)
30 Sir John (11)/Sir John Richmond (4)/young Richmond (1)/John (1)
29 Helen (6)/Nelly (5)/Queen Eleanor (1)
28 Miss Lake (10)/Lake (1)/that Miss Lake (1)
28 Maria Brown (7)/Maria (5)/poor little Molly Brown (1)/Molly Brown (1)
28 Garrett (1)/Uncle Garrett (1)
26 Barbara (8)/the Lakes (2)/Barbara Lakes (1)
26 Mary Jane (14)
25 Mr Holden (15)
25 Charles (2)/Charlie Centum (1)
20 Mary Chiley (8)/Mary (1)
18 John Brown (13)
17 Charles (9)/Charles Beverley (2)
16 Jove (13)/Here!—By Jove (1)
16 Mr Cavendish (1)
16 Mr Kavan (3)/poor Mr Kavan (1)/Kavan (1)/the Mr Kavan (1)
15 Grange Lane (12)/Lane (1)
15 the Miss Browns (6)/The Miss Browns (1)/the Browns (1)
15 Mr Cavendish (1)
13 young Osmond Brown (1)/Poor Osmond (1)/Osmond (1)/Osmond Brown (1)
13 Mr Cavendish (1)
13 Poor Mrs Chiley (1)
11 Mr Tufton (5)/old Mr Tufton (1)
11 the Cavendishes (10)/Mr Cavendishes (1)
9 Fanny (4)/Fanny Middleton (1)
9 Heaven (9)
9 Lydia (3)/Lydia Brown (2)
9 George (8)/George the Fourth (1)
9 Mr Wentworth (4)/Young Mr Wentworth (1)
9 the Miss Penrhyns (2)/the two old Miss Penrhyns (1)
8 Major Brown (4)/Dear Major Brown (1)
7 Masters (7)
7 Mrs Beverley (5)
7 poor little Oswald Brown , who has doubts , and ca n't go into the Church , and will ruin all his prospects (1)/Oswald Brown (1)
6 Mr Garrett (1)
6 Miss Hemmings (3)/Miss Jane Hemmings (2)/Miss Jane (1)
6 Mr Cavendish (1)
6 the Beverleys (1)/all the Cavendishes , Beverleys , and Riders who had once had it in their power to distinguish themselves by at least making her an offer , and who had not done it — here at last , in all good faith , honesty , and promptitude (1)/Beverleys (1)/the Riders (1)
6 Marchbank (5)/Marjoribanks of Marchbank (1)
5 Willie (5)
5 Tozer (2)/Mr Tozer (1)
4 Miss Martha (2)/Miss Martha Blount (1)
4 Mr Vincent (2)/young Mr Vincent (1)
4 Lady Western (3)
4 Susan (2)
4 The Firs (2)/the Firs (2)
3 Scotch (3)
3 the Miss Blounts (1)/The Miss Blounts (1)/Miss Blounts (1)
3 Adam Smith (2)
3 mamma (1)
3 Thursday (3)
3 Old Lord Monmouth (1)
3 Dearest Mrs Chiley,—I (1)
3 Ethelinda (2)
3 Mr Cavendish (1)
3 old Penrhyn (2)/old Miss Penrhyn (1)
3 Minerva (3)
3 Solomon (1)
3 Elsworthy (3)
3 Miss (1)
2 Ellis (2)
2 Master (1)
2 Mrs Lake (1)
2 Tummas (1)
2 the Woodburns (2)
2 Christmas (2)
2 Mrs Cavendish (2)
2 Ariadne (1)
2 Armida (2)
2 Missis (1)
2 old Mr Wrangle (1)/Mr Wrangle (1)
2 Fate (2)
2 Good God (1)/God (1)
2 Mr Holden's (1)/Holden's (1)
2 Joan of Arc (2)
2 Mary Centum (1)
2 Good Lord (2)
2 Doctor Marjoribanks (1)
2 Dr Beverley (1)
2 Inmates (2)
2 Miss (1)
2 Lydia Richmond (1)

Major entities (proper, common)

FAC

146 Grange Lane
37 Grove Street
8 Mount Pleasant
8 Salem Chapel
8 George Street
6 St Roque 's/St Roque
5 the Firs
3 Marlborough House
3 Carlingford Church
3 the Blue Boar

145 home
71 the house/The house
54 upstairs
53 the drawing - room
48 downstairs
44 the room
40 here
34 the garden
14 there
13 school

GPE

262 Carlingford
15 England
15 India
14 Mount Pleasant
8 Marchbank
6 Parliament
5 Italy
5 Grange Lane
4 Grange
3 Dover

18 the town
9 town
6 the county/the County
5 her kingdom
5 the place
4 the borough
3 a country town
3 the country
2 her native town
2 there

LOC

6 the Continent
2 Mount Pleasant
2 Barbara Lake
1 the Wengern Alp
1 the British Islands
1 the Lakes
1 the North End

136 the world
9 this world
5 the desert/the Desert
5 the earth
3 the surrounding world
3 all the world
3 the land
2 the Swiss mountains
2 the outside world
2 the sea

PER

1722 Lucilla/Miss Lucilla/Lucilla Marjoribanks/Poor Lucilla/the experienced Lucilla/dear Miss Lucilla/dear Lucilla/the bland Lucilla/the candid Lucilla/And Lucilla/the " Poor Lucilla/poor dear Lucilla
933 Miss Marjoribanks/This Miss Marjoribanks/her,—Miss Marjoribanks/the Marjoribanks
492 Mr Cavendish/Cavendish/Major Brown/Poor Mr Cavendish/poor Mr Cavendish/Mr Brown/young Mr Cavendish/young Cavendish/old Brown/Dear Mr Cavendish/poor Mr Cavendish , who was an old neighbour , and to whom Major Brown could not but think the Marjoribanks and others/poor Major Brown
286 Tom/Thomas/Tom Marjoribanks/Mr Tom/the unlucky Tom/Mr Thomas Marjoribanks/The unfortunate Tom/Mr Marjoribanks
245 Barbara/Barbara Lake/Poor Barbara/Lake/the unfeeling Barbara/Poor dear Barbara/dazzling Barbara/poor Barbara/that Barbara/Poor Barbara Lake
237 Mrs Chiley/Dear Mrs Chiley/old Mrs Chiley/kind old Mrs Chiley/dear Mrs Chiley
214 Rose/Rose Lake/little Rose Lake/little Rose/poor little Rose/Little Rose/Linda/the straightforward Rose/poor Rose
203 Mrs Woodburn/Barbara/Woodburn/young Mrs Woodburn/the uncivil Barbara/poor Barbara/poor Mrs Woodburn , who had nothing to do with it , and had indeed calculated upon perfecting her sketch of Barbara
165 Mr Ashburton/Ashburton/fellow Ashburton/Poor Mr Ashburton
164 Dr Marjoribanks

179 the Doctor/The Doctor
155 the Archdeacon/The Archdeacon
137 everybody/Everybody
126 nobody/Nobody
105 one/One
104 my dear/My dear
100 a man/A man
98 people/People
92 anybody/Anybody
84 papa

ORG

1 Broad - Church
1 Irish Church

3 the School of Design
2 the company
1 the school itself
1 the brilliant society of London
1 the best society of Carlingford
1 that new and heretical school
1 with still more fatal force
1 a regiment of cavalry
1 the Church
1 the Female School of Design

VEH

3 the train
3 a carriage
2 her carriage
2 the carriage
2 the same boat
2 the cabs
2 a cab
1 the railway carriage
1 the half - past five train
1 the railway

Text

[Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} lost [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} mother]_{272-her mother} when [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was only fifteen , and when , to add to the misfortune , [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was absent at [school]_273-school , and could not have it in [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} power to soothe [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} dear]_{274-her dear} mamma 's last moments , as [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} said . Words are sometimes very poor exponents of such an event : but it happens now and then , on the other hand , that a plain intimation expresses too much , and suggests emotion and suffering which , in reality , have but little , if any , existence . [Mrs Marjoribanks]_{89-mrs john} , [poor lady]_{275-poor lady} , had been [an invalid]_{276-an invalid} for many years ; [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had grown a little peevish in [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} loneliness , not feeling [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} of much account in [this world]_{277-this world} . There are some rare natures that are content to acquiesce in the general neglect , and forget [themselves]_{278-themselves} when they find [themselves]_{278-themselves} forgotten ; but it is unfortunately much more usual to take the plan adopted by [Mrs Marjoribanks]_{89-mrs john} , who devoted all [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} powers , during the last ten years of [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} life , to the solacement and care of that poor self which [other people]_{279-other people} neglected . The consequence was , that when [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} disappeared from [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} sofa]_{280-her sofa} — except for the mere physical fact that [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was no longer there — [no one]_{281-no one} , except [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} maid]_{282-her maid} , whose occupation was gone , could have found out much difference . [[Her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} husband]_{283-her husband} , it is true , who had , somewhere , hidden deep in some secret corner of [his]_{283-her husband} physical organisation , the remains of a heart , experienced a certain sentiment of sadness when [he]_{283-her husband} re - entered [the house from which [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had gone away for ever]_{284-the house from which she had gone away for ever} . But [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} was too busy [a man]_{285-a man} to waste [his]_{90-dr marjoribanks} feelings on a mere sentiment . [[His]_{90-dr marjoribanks} daughter]_{286-his daughter} , however , was only fifteen , and had floods of tears at [her]_{286-his daughter} command , as was natural at that age . All the way [home]_287-home [she]_{286-his daughter} revolved the situation in [her]_{286-his daughter} mind , which was considerably enlightened by novels and popular philosophy — for [the lady at the head of [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} school]_{288-the lady at the head of miss marjoribanks school} was [a devoted admirer of Friends in [Council]_290-council]_{289-a devoted admirer of friends in council} , and was fond of bestowing that work as a prize , with pencil - marks on the margin — so that [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's mind had been cultivated , and was brimful of the best of sentiments . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} made up [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} mind on [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} journey to a great many virtuous resolutions ; for , in such a case as [hers]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , it was evidently the duty of [an only child]_{291-an only child} to devote [herself]_{291-an only child} to [[her]_{291-an only child} father]_{292-her father} 's comfort , and become the sunshine of [his]_{292-her father} life , as [so many young persons of [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} age]_{293-so many young persons of her age} have been known to become in literature . [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had a lively mind , and was capable of grasping all the circumstances of the situation at a glance . Thus , between the outbreaks of [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} tears for [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} mother]_{272-her mother} , it became apparent to [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} that [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} must sacrifice [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} own feelings , and make a cheerful home for [papa]_295-papa , and that a great many changes would be necessary in [the household]_{296-the household} — changes which went so far as even to extend to the furniture . [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} sketched to [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , as [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} lay back in the corner of [the railway carriage]_{297-the railway carriage} , with [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} veil down , how [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} would wind [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} up to the duty of presiding at [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} [papa]_295-papa]_{298-her papa} 's dinner - parties , and charming [everybody]_{300-everybody} by [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} good humour , and brightness , and devotion to [his]_295-papa comfort ; and how , when it was all over , [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} would withdraw and cry [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} eyes out in [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} own room]_{301-her own room} , and be found in the morning languid and worn - out , but always heroical , ready to go [downstairs]_{302-downstairs} and assist at [dear papa]_{303-dear papa} 's breakfast , and keep up [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} smiles for [him]_295-papa till [he]_295-papa had gone out to [[his]_295-papa patients]_{304-his patients} . Altogether the picture was a very pretty one ; and , considering that [a great many young ladies in deep mourning]_{305-a great many young ladies in deep mourning} put force upon [their]_{305-a great many young ladies in deep mourning} feelings in novels , and maintain a smile for the benefit of [the unobservant male creatures of whom [they]_{305-a great many young ladies in deep mourning} have the charge]_{306-the unobservant male creatures of whom they have the charge} , the idea was not at all extravagant , considering that [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was but fifteen . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was not , however , exactly [the kind of figure for this mise en scène]_{307-the kind of figure for this mise en scène} . When [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} schoolfellows]_{308-her schoolfellows} talked of [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} to [[their]_{308-her schoolfellows} friends]_{309-their friends} — for [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was already [an important personage at [Mount Pleasant]_{2-mount pleasant}]_{310-an important personage at mount pleasant} — the most common description [they]_{308-her schoolfellows} gave [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was , that [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was " [a large girl]_{4388-a large girl} "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} ; and there was great truth in the adjective . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was not to be described as [a tall girl]_{311-a tall girl} — which conveys an altogether different idea — but [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was large in all particulars , full and well - developed , with somewhat large features , not at all pretty as yet , though it was known in [Mount Pleasant]_{2-mount pleasant} that [somebody]_312-somebody had said that such a face might ripen into beauty , and become " grandiose , "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} for anything [anybody]_313-anybody could tell . [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was not vain ; but the word had taken possession of [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} imagination , as was natural , and solaced [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} much when [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} made the painful discovery that [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} gloves were half a number larger , and [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} shoes a hair - breadth broader , than those of any of [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} companions]_{314-her companions} ; but the hands and feet were both perfectly well shaped ; and being at the same time well clothed and plump , were much more presentable and pleasant to look upon than the lean rudimentary schoolgirl hands with which [they]_{308-her schoolfellows} were surrounded . To add to these excellences , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had a mass of hair which , if it could but have been cleared a little in its tint , would have been golden , though at present it was nothing more than tawny , and curly to exasperation . [She]_119-lucilla wore it in large thick curls , which did not , however , float or wave , or do any of the graceful things which curls ought to do ; for it had this aggravating quality , that it would not grow long , but would grow ridiculously , unmanageably thick , to the admiration of [[her]_119-lucilla companions]_{314-her companions} , but to [her]_119-lucilla own despair , for there was no knowing what to do with those short but ponderous locks . These were the external characteristics of [the girl who was going [home]_287-home to be a comfort to [[her]_119-lucilla widowed father]_{318-her widowed father} , and meant to sacrifice [herself]_119-lucilla to [his]_{318-her widowed father} happiness]_{316-the girl who was going home to be a comfort to her widowed father , and meant to sacrifice herself to his happiness} . In the course of [her]_119-lucilla rapid journey [she]_119-lucilla had already settled upon everything that had to be done ; or rather , to speak truly , had rehearsed everything , according to the habit already acquired by a quick mind , a good deal occupied with itself . First , [she]_119-lucilla meant to fall into [[her]_119-lucilla father]_{292-her father} 's arms — forgetting , with that singular facility for overlooking the peculiarities of others which belongs to [such a character]_{320-such a character} , that [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} was very little given to embracing , and that a hasty kiss on [her]_119-lucilla forehead was the warmest caress [he]_{90-dr marjoribanks} had ever given [[his]_{90-dr marjoribanks} daughter]_{286-his daughter} — and then to rush up to [the chamber of death]_{322-the chamber of death} and weep over [dear mamma]_{323-dear mamma} . " And to think [I]_119-lucilla was not there to soothe [her]_119-lucilla last moments ! "_{[119-lucilla]} [Lucilla]_119-lucilla said to [herself]_119-lucilla , with a sob , and with feelings sufficiently real in their way . After this , [the devoted daughter]_{324-the devoted daughter} made up [her]_{324-the devoted daughter} mind to come [downstairs]_{302-downstairs} again , pale as death , but self - controlled , and devote [herself]_{324-the devoted daughter} to papa . Perhaps , if great emotion should make [him]_{90-dr marjoribanks} tearless , as such cases had been known , [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} would steal into [his]_{90-dr marjoribanks} arms unawares , and so surprise [him]_{90-dr marjoribanks} into weeping . All this went briskly through [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} mind , undeterred by the reflection that tears were as much out of [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} 's way as embraces ; and in this mood [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} sped swiftly along in the inspiration of [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} first sorrow , as [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} imagined , but in reality to suffer [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} first disappointment , which was of a less soothing character than that mild and manageable grief . When [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} reached [home]_287-home [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} mother]_{272-her mother} had been dead for twenty - four hours ; and [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} father]_{292-her father} was not at the door to receive [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} as [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had expected , but by the bedside of [a patient in extremity , who could not consent to go out of [the world]_{331-the world} without [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor}]_{330-a patient in extremity , who could not consent to go out of the world without the doctor} . This was a sad reversal of [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} intentions , but [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was not [the woman]_{333-the woman} to be disconcerted . [She]_119-lucilla carried out the second part of [her]_119-lucilla programme without either interference or sympathy , except from [[Mrs Marjoribanks]_{89-mrs john} 's maid]_{334-mrs marjoribanks 's maid} , who had some hopes from the moment of [her]_{334-mrs marjoribanks 's maid} arrival . " [I]_{335-the faithful attendant} ca n't abear to think as [I]_{335-the faithful attendant} 'm to be parted from [you]_119-lucilla all , [miss]_4389-miss , "_{[335-the faithful attendant]} sobbed [the faithful attendant]_{335-the faithful attendant} . " [I]_{336-the weeping handmaiden} 've lost [the best missus]_{4390-the best missus} as ever was , and [I]_{336-the weeping handmaiden} should n't mind going after [her]_{4390-the best missus} . Whenever [any one]_{4391-any one} gets [a good friend]_{4392-a good friend} in [this world]_{277-this world} , [they]_{4392-a good friend} 're [the first to be took away]_{4394-the first to be took away} , "_{[336-the weeping handmaiden]} said [the weeping handmaiden]_{336-the weeping handmaiden} , who naturally saw [her]_{336-the weeping handmaiden} own loss in the most vivid light . " Ah , [Ellis]_92-ellis , "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} cried [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , reposing [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} sorrow in the arms of [this anxious attendant]_{337-this anxious attendant} , " [we]_4395-we must try to be a comfort to [poor papa]_{4396-poor papa} ! "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} With this end [Lucilla]_119-lucilla made [herself]_119-lucilla very troublesome to [the sober - minded Doctor]_{338-the sober - minded doctor} during those few dim days before the faint and daily lessening shadow of poor [Mrs Marjoribanks]_{89-mrs john} was removed altogether from [the house]_{339-the house} . When that sad ceremony had taken place , and [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} returned , serious enough , Heaven knows , to [the great house]_{341-the great house} , where [the faded helpless woman , who had notwithstanding been [his]_{326-the doctor} love and [[his]_{326-the doctor} bride]_{343-his bride} in other days , lay no longer on the familiar sofa , the crisis arrived which [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had rehearsed so often , but after quite a different fashion]_{342-the faded helpless woman , who had notwithstanding been his love and his bride in other days , lay no longer on the familiar sofa , the crisis arrived which miss marjoribanks had rehearsed so often , but after quite a different fashion} . [The widower]_{344-the widower} was tearless , indeed , but not from excess of emotion . On the contrary , a painful heaviness possessed [him]_{344-the widower} when [he]_{344-the widower} became aware how little real sorrow was in [his]_{344-the widower} mind , and how small an actual loss was this loss of [[his]_{326-the doctor} wife]_{345-his wife} , which bulked before [the world]_{331-the world} as an event of just as much magnitude as the loss , for example , which [poor Mr Lake]_{93-mr lake} , [the drawing - master]_{347-the drawing - master} , was at the same moment suffering . It was even sad , in another point of view , to think of [a human creature]_{348-a human creature} passing out of [the world]_{331-the world} , and leaving so little trace that [she]_{348-a human creature} had ever been there . As for [the pretty creature whom [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} had married]_{350-the pretty creature whom dr marjoribanks had married} , [she]_{350-the pretty creature whom dr marjoribanks had married} had vanished into thin air years and years ago . These thoughts were heavy enough — perhaps even more overwhelming than that grief which develops love to its highest point of intensity . But such were not precisely the kind of reflections which could be solaced by paternal attendrissement over [a weeping and devoted daughter]_{351-a weeping and devoted daughter} . It was May , and the weather was warm for the season ; but [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had caused the fire to be lighted in [the large gloomy library]_{352-the large gloomy library} where [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} always sat in the evenings , with the idea that it would be " a comfort "_{[119-lucilla]} to [him]_{326-the doctor} ; and , for the same reason , [she]_119-lucilla had ordered tea to be served there , instead of the dinner , for which [[her]_119-lucilla father]_{292-her father} , as [she]_119-lucilla imagined , could have little appetite . When [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} went in to [his]_{326-the doctor} favourite seclusion , tired and heated and sad — for even on the day of [[his]_{326-the doctor} wife]_{345-his wife} 's funeral [the favourite doctor of [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{356-the favourite doctor of carlingford} had [patients]_357-patients to think of — the very heaviness of [his]_{326-the doctor} thoughts gave warmth to [his]_{326-the doctor} indignation . [He]_{326-the doctor} had longed for the quiet and the coolness and the solitude of [[his]_{326-the doctor} library]_{358-his library} , apart from [everybody]_{300-everybody} ; and when [he]_{326-the doctor} found it radiant with firelight , tea set on the table , and [Lucilla]_119-lucilla crying by the fire , in [her]_119-lucilla new crape , the effect upon a temper by no means perfect may be imagined . [The unfortunate man]_{360-the unfortunate man} threw both the windows wide open and rang the bell violently , and gave instant orders for the removal of the unnecessary fire and the tea - service . " Let [me]_{360-the unfortunate man} know when dinner is ready , "_{[360-the unfortunate man]} [he]_{360-the unfortunate man} said , in a voice like thunder ; " and if [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} wants a fire , let it be lighted in [the drawing - room]_{4397-the drawing - room} . "_{[360-the unfortunate man]} [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was so much taken by surprise by this sudden overthrow of [her]_119-lucilla programme , that [she]_119-lucilla submitted , as [a girl of much less spirit]_{361-a girl of much less spirit} might have done , and suffered [herself]_119-lucilla and [her]_119-lucilla fire and [her]_119-lucilla tea - things to be dismissed [upstairs]_362-upstairs , where [she]_119-lucilla wept still more at sight of [dear mamma]_{323-dear mamma} 's sofa , and where [Ellis]_92-ellis came to mingle [her]_119-lucilla tears with those of [[her]_119-lucilla young mistress]_{364-her young mistress} , and to beg [dear Miss Lucilla]_119-lucilla , for the sake of [[her]_119-lucilla precious ' elth and [[her]_119-lucilla dear papa]_{366-her dear papa}]_{365-her precious ' elth and her dear papa} , to be persuaded to take some tea . On the whole , [master]_367-master stood lessened in the eyes of all [the household]_{296-the household} by [his]_367-master ability to eat [his]_367-master dinner , and [his]_367-master resentment at having [his]_367-master habitudes disturbed . " [[Them]_{296-the household} [men]_4399-men]_{4398-them men} would eat and drink if [we]_4400-we was all in [our]_4400-we graves , "_{[369-the indignant cook , who indeed had a real grievance]} said [the indignant cook , who indeed had a real grievance]_{369-the indignant cook , who indeed had a real grievance} ; and the outraged sentiment of [the kitchen]_{370-the kitchen} was avenged by a bad and hasty dinner , which [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} , though generally " very particular , "_{[326-the doctor]} swallowed without remark . About an hour afterwards [he]_{326-the doctor} went [upstairs]_362-upstairs to [the drawing - room]_{4397-the drawing - room} , where [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was waiting for [him]_{326-the doctor} , much less at ease than [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had expected to be . Though [he]_{326-the doctor} gave a little sigh at the sight of [[his]_{326-the doctor} wife]_{345-his wife} 's sofa , [he]_{326-the doctor} did not hesitate to sit down upon it , and even to draw it a little out of its position , which , as [Lucilla]_119-lucilla described afterwards , was like a knife going into [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} heart . Though , indeed , [she]_119-lucilla had [herself]_119-lucilla decided already , in the intervals of [her]_119-lucilla tears , that the drawing - room furniture had got very faded and shabby , and that it would be very expedient to have it renewed for the new reign of youth and energy which was about to commence . As for [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} , though [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} thought [him]_{326-the doctor} insensible , [his]_{326-the doctor} heart was heavy enough . [[His]_{326-the doctor} wife]_{345-his wife} had gone out of [the world]_{331-the world} without leaving the least mark of [her]_{345-his wife} existence , except in [that large girl , whose spirits and forces were unbounded , but whose discretion at the present moment]_{378-that large girl , whose spirits and forces were unbounded , but whose discretion at the present moment} did not seem much greater than [[her]_{378-that large girl , whose spirits and forces were unbounded , but whose discretion at the present moment} mother]_{272-her mother} 's . Instead of thinking of [her]_{345-his wife} as a comfort , [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} felt [himself]_{326-the doctor} called upon to face a new and unexpected embarrassment . It would have been a satisfaction to [him]_{326-the doctor} just then to have been left to [himself]_{326-the doctor} , and permitted to work on quietly at [his]_{326-the doctor} profession , and to write [his]_{326-the doctor} papers for [the Lancet]_{381-the lancet} , and to see [[his]_{326-the doctor} friends]_{382-his friends} now and then when [he]_{326-the doctor} chose ; for [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} was not [a man who had any great need of sympathy by nature]_{383-a man who had any great need of sympathy by nature} , or who was at all addicted to demonstrations of feeling ; consequently , [he]_{90-dr marjoribanks} drew [[his]_{90-dr marjoribanks} wife]_{345-his wife} 's sofa a little farther from the fire , and took [his]_{90-dr marjoribanks} seat on [it]_385-it soberly , quite unaware that , by so doing , [he]_{90-dr marjoribanks} was putting a knife into [[his]_{90-dr marjoribanks} daughter]_{286-his daughter} 's heart . " [I]_{90-dr marjoribanks} hope [you]_{286-his daughter} have had something to eat , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , "_{[90-dr marjoribanks]} [he]_{90-dr marjoribanks} said ; " do n't get into that foolish habit of flying to tea as [a man]_{285-a man} flies to a dram . It 's a more innocent stimulant , but it 's the same kind of intention . [I]_{90-dr marjoribanks} am not so much against a fire ; it has always a kind of cheerful look . "_{[90-dr marjoribanks]} " Oh , [papa]_295-papa , "_{[286-his daughter]} cried [[his]_{90-dr marjoribanks} daughter]_{286-his daughter} , with a flood of indignant tears , " [you]_295-papa ca n't suppose [I]_{286-his daughter} want anything to look cheerful this dreadful day . "_{[286-his daughter]} " [I]_{326-the doctor} am far from blaming [you]_{286-his daughter} , [[my]_{326-the doctor} dear]_{4403-my dear} , "_{[326-the doctor]} said [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} ; " it is natural [you]_{286-his daughter} should cry . [I]_{326-the doctor} am sorry [I]_{326-the doctor} did not write for [[my]_{326-the doctor} sister]_{4404-my sister} to come , who would have taken care of [you]_{286-his daughter} ; but [I]_{326-the doctor} dislike [strangers]_{4405-strangers} in [the house]_{339-the house} at such a time . However , [I]_{326-the doctor} hope , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , [you]_{286-his daughter} will soon feel [yourself]_{286-his daughter} able to return to [school]_273-school ; occupation is always the best remedy , and [you]_{286-his daughter} will have [[your]_{286-his daughter} friends]_{4408-your friends} and [companions]_{4409-companions} — — "_{[326-the doctor]} " [Papa]_94-papa ! "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} cried [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} ; and then [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} summoned courage , and rushed up to [him]_389-you , and threw [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} and [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} clouds of crape on the carpet at [his]_389-you side ( and it may here be mentioned that [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had seized the opportunity to have [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} mourning made long , which had been the desire of [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} heart , baffled by [mamma]_390-mamma and [governess]_{391-governess} for at least a year ) . " [Papa]_94-papa ! "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} exclaimed with fervour , raising to [him]_389-you [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} tear - stained face , and clasping [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} fair plump hands , " oh , do n't send [me]_119-lucilla away ! [I]_119-lucilla was only [a silly girl]_{4410-a silly girl} the other day , but this has made [me]_119-lucilla [a woman]_{4411-a woman} . Though [I]_119-lucilla can never , never hope to take [[dear mamma]_{323-dear mamma} 's place]_{4413-dear mamma 's place} , and be — all — that [she]_{323-dear mamma} was to [you]_389-you , still [I]_119-lucilla feel [I]_119-lucilla can be a comfort to [you]_389-you if [you]_389-you will let [me]_119-lucilla . [You]_389-you shall not see [me]_119-lucilla cry any more , "_{[119-lucilla]} cried [Lucilla]_119-lucilla with energy , rubbing away [her]_119-lucilla tears . " [I]_119-lucilla will never give way to [my]_119-lucilla feelings . [I]_119-lucilla will ask for [no companions]_{4414-no companions} — nor — nor anything . As for pleasure , that is all over . Oh , [papa]_295-papa , [you]_389-you shall never see [me]_119-lucilla regret anything , or wish for anything . [I]_119-lucilla will give up everything in [the world]_{331-the world} to be a comfort to [you]_389-you ! "_{[119-lucilla]} This address , which was utterly unexpected , drove [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} to despair . [He]_{90-dr marjoribanks} said , " Get up , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; "_{[90-dr marjoribanks]} but [the devoted daughter]_{324-the devoted daughter} knew better than to get up . [She]_{324-the devoted daughter} hid [her]_{324-the devoted daughter} face in [her]_{324-the devoted daughter} hands , and rested [her]_{324-the devoted daughter} hands upon [[her]_{324-the devoted daughter} mother]_{272-her mother} 's sofa , where [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} was sitting ; and the sobs of that emotion which [she]_{324-the devoted daughter} meant to control henceforward , echoed through [the room]_{395-the room} . " It is only for this once — [I]_{324-the devoted daughter} can — cannot help it , "_{[324-the devoted daughter]} [she]_{324-the devoted daughter} cried . When [[her]_{324-the devoted daughter} father]_{292-her father} found that [he]_{292-her father} could neither soothe [her]_{324-the devoted daughter} , nor succeed in raising [her]_{324-the devoted daughter} , [he]_{292-her father} got up [himself]_{292-her father} , which was the only thing left to [him]_{292-her father} , and began to walk about [the room]_{395-the room} with hasty steps . [[Her]_{324-the devoted daughter} mother]_{272-her mother} , too , had possessed this dangerous faculty of tears ; and it was not wonderful if [the sober - minded Doctor]_{338-the sober - minded doctor} , roused for the first time to consider [[his]_{338-the sober - minded doctor} little girl]_{400-his little girl} as [a creature possessed of individual character]_{401-a creature possessed of individual character} , should recognise , with a thrill of dismay , the appearance of the same qualities which had wearied [his]_{338-the sober - minded doctor} life out , and brought [his]_{338-the sober - minded doctor} youthful affections to an untimely end . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was , it is true , as different from [[her]_119-lucilla mother]_{272-her mother} as summer from winter ; but [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} had no means of knowing that [[his]_{90-dr marjoribanks} daughter]_{286-his daughter} was only doing [her]_{286-his daughter} duty by [him]_{90-dr marjoribanks} in [his]_{90-dr marjoribanks} widowhood , according to a programme of filial devotion resolved upon , in accordance with the best models , some days before . Accordingly , when [her]_{324-the devoted daughter} sobs had ceased , [[her]_{324-the devoted daughter} father]_{292-her father} returned and raised [her]_{324-the devoted daughter} up not unkindly , and placed [her]_{324-the devoted daughter} in [her]_{324-the devoted daughter} chair . In doing so , [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} put [his]_{326-the doctor} finger by instinct upon [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's pulse , which was sufficiently calm and regulated to reassure [the most anxious parent]_{406-the most anxious parent} . And then a furtive momentary smile gleamed for a single instant round the corners of [his]_{326-the doctor} mouth . " It is very good of [you]_119-lucilla to propose sacrificing [yourself]_119-lucilla for [me]_{326-the doctor} , "_{[326-the doctor]} [he]_{326-the doctor} said ; " and if [you]_119-lucilla would sacrifice [your]_119-lucilla excitement in the meantime , and listen to [me]_{326-the doctor} quietly , it would really be something — but [you]_119-lucilla are only fifteen , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , and [I]_{326-the doctor} have no wish to take [you]_119-lucilla from [school]_273-school just now ; wait till [I]_{326-the doctor} have done . [[Your]_119-lucilla poor mother]_{4418-your poor mother} is gone , and it is very natural [you]_119-lucilla should cry ; but [you]_119-lucilla were [a good child]_{4419-a good child} to [her]_{4418-your poor mother} on the whole , which will be a comfort to [you]_119-lucilla . [We]_4420-we did everything that could be thought of to prolong [her]_{4418-your poor mother} days , and , when that was impossible , to lessen what [she]_{4418-your poor mother} had to suffer ; and [we]_4420-we have every reason to hope , "_{[326-the doctor]} said [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} , as indeed [he]_{326-the doctor} was accustomed to say in the exercise of [his]_{326-the doctor} profession to [mourning relatives]_{408-mourning relatives} , " that [she]_{4418-your poor mother} 's far better off now than if [she]_{4418-your poor mother} had been with [us]_4420-we . When that is said , [I]_{326-the doctor} do n't know that there is anything more to add . [I]_{326-the doctor} am not fond of sacrifices , either one way or another ; and [I]_{326-the doctor} 've a great objection to [any one]_{4391-any one} making a sacrifice for [me]_{326-the doctor} — — "_{[326-the doctor]} " But , oh , [papa]_295-papa , it would be no sacrifice , "_{[119-lucilla]} said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , " if [you]_295-papa would only let [me]_119-lucilla be a comfort to [you]_295-papa ! "_{[119-lucilla]} " That is just where it is , [[my]_{409-the steady doctor} dear]_{4403-my dear} , "_{[409-the steady doctor]} said [the steady Doctor]_{409-the steady doctor} ; " [I]_{90-dr marjoribanks} have been used to be left a great deal to [myself]_{90-dr marjoribanks} ; and [I]_{90-dr marjoribanks} am not prepared to say that the responsibility of having [you]_{4403-my dear} here without [a mother]_{4424-a mother} to take care of [you]_{4403-my dear} , and all [your]_{4403-my dear} lessons interrupted , would not neutralise any comfort [you]_{4403-my dear} might be . [You]_{4403-my dear} see , "_{[90-dr marjoribanks]} said [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} , trying to soften matters a little , " [a man]_{285-a man} is what [his]_{285-a man} habits make [him]_{285-a man} ; and [I]_{90-dr marjoribanks} have been used to be left a great deal to [myself]_{90-dr marjoribanks} . It answers in some cases , but [I]_{90-dr marjoribanks} doubt if it would answer with [me]_{90-dr marjoribanks} . "_{[90-dr marjoribanks]} And then there was a pause , in which [Lucilla]_119-lucilla wept and stifled [her]_119-lucilla tears in [her]_119-lucilla handkerchief , with a warmer flood of vexation and disappointment than even [her]_119-lucilla natural grief had produced . " Of course , [papa]_295-papa , if [I]_119-lucilla ca n't be any comfort — [I]_119-lucilla will — go back to [school]_273-school , "_{[119-lucilla]} [she]_119-lucilla sobbed , with a touch of sullenness which did not escape [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} 's ear . " Yes , [[my]_{411-the peremptory father} dear]_{4403-my dear} , [you]_{4403-my dear} will certainly go back to [school]_273-school , "_{[411-the peremptory father]} said [the peremptory father]_{411-the peremptory father} ; " [I]_{411-the peremptory father} never had any doubt on that subject . [You]_{4403-my dear} can stay over Sunday and rest [yourself]_{4403-my dear} . Monday or Tuesday will be time enough to go back to [Mount Pleasant]_{2-mount pleasant} ; and now [you]_{4403-my dear} had better ring the bell , and get [somebody]_312-somebody to bring [you]_{4403-my dear} something — or [I]_{411-the peremptory father} 'll see to that when [I]_{411-the peremptory father} go [downstairs]_{302-downstairs} . It 's getting late , and this has been a fatiguing day . [I]_{411-the peremptory father} 'll send [you]_{4403-my dear} up some negus , and [I]_{411-the peremptory father} think [you]_{4403-my dear} had better go to bed . "_{[411-the peremptory father]} And with these commonplace words , [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} withdrew in calm possession of [the field]_{412-the field} . As for [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , [she]_119-lucilla obeyed [him]_{90-dr marjoribanks} , and betook [herself]_119-lucilla to [[her]_119-lucilla own room]_{301-her own room} , and swallowed [her]_119-lucilla negus with a sense , not only of defeat , but of disappointment and mortification which was very unpleasant . To go back again and be [an ordinary schoolgirl]_{414-an ordinary schoolgirl} , after the pomp and woe in which [she]_119-lucilla had come away , was naturally a painful thought ; [she]_119-lucilla who had ordered [her]_119-lucilla mourning to be made long , and contemplated new furniture in [the drawing - room]_{4397-the drawing - room} , and expected to be mistress of [[[her]_119-lucilla father]_{292-her father} 's house]_{417-her father 's house} , not to speak of the still dearer privilege of being a comfort to [him]_{90-dr marjoribanks} ; and now , after all , [her]_119-lucilla active mind was to be condemned over again to verbs and chromatic scales , though [she]_119-lucilla felt within [herself]_119-lucilla capacities so much more extended . [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} did not by any means learn by this defeat to take the characters of [the other personæ]_{418-the other personæ} in [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} little drama into consideration , when [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} rehearsed [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} pet scenes hereafter — for that is a knowledge slowly acquired — but [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was wise enough to know when resistance was futile ; and like [most people of lively imagination]_{419-most people of lively imagination} , [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had a power of submitting to circumstances when it became impossible to change them . Thus [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} consented to postpone [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} reign , if not with a good grace , yet still without foolish resistance , and retired with the full honours of war . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had already rearranged all the details , and settled upon all the means possible of preparing [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} for what [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} called the charge of the establishment when [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} final emancipation took place , before [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} returned to [school]_273-school . " [Papa]_94-papa thought [me]_{88-miss marjoribanks} too young , "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} said , when [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} reached [Mount Pleasant]_{2-mount pleasant} , " though it was dreadful to come away and leave [him]_94-papa alone with only [the servants]_{4432-the servants} ; but , dear [Miss Martha]_{95-miss martha} , [you]_{95-miss martha} will let [me]_{88-miss marjoribanks} learn all about political economy and things , to help [me]_{88-miss marjoribanks} manage everything ; for now that [dear mamma]_{323-dear mamma} is gone , there is [nobody]_4434-nobody but [me]_{88-miss marjoribanks} to be a comfort to [papa]_295-papa . "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} And by this means [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} managed to influence [the excellent woman who believed in [Friends in Council]_{422-friends in council} , and to direct the future tenor of [her]_{421-the excellent woman who believed in friends in council , and to direct the future tenor of her own education} own education]_{421-the excellent woman who believed in friends in council , and to direct the future tenor of her own education} ; while , at least , in that one moment of opportunity , [she]_{421-the excellent woman who believed in friends in council , and to direct the future tenor of her own education} had achieved long dresses , which was a visible mark of womanhood , and a step which could not be retraced . [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} was so far from feeling the lack of [[his]_{90-dr marjoribanks} daughter]_{286-his daughter} 's powers of consolation , that [he]_{90-dr marjoribanks} kept [her]_{286-his daughter} at [Mount Pleasant]_{2-mount pleasant} for three years longer , during which time it is to be supposed [he]_{90-dr marjoribanks} managed to be comfortable after a benighted fashion — good enough for [a man of fifty]_{424-a man of fifty} , who had come to an end of [his]_{90-dr marjoribanks} illusions . To be sure , there were in [the world]_{331-the world} , and even in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} , [kind women , who would not have objected to take charge of [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} and [[his]_{90-dr marjoribanks} " establishment]_{4437-his " establishment}]_{4436-kind women , who would not have objected to take charge of the doctor and his " establishment} , "_{[4436-kind women , who would not have objected to take charge of the doctor and his " establishment]} and be a comfort to [him]_{90-dr marjoribanks} ; but , on the whole , it was undeniable that [he]_{90-dr marjoribanks} managed tolerably well in external matters , and gave very [good men]_{427-good men} 's dinners , and kept everything in perfect order , so far as it went . Naturally the fairer part of existence was left out altogether in [that grim , though well - ordered house]_{428-that grim , though well - ordered house} ; but then [he]_{90-dr marjoribanks} was only [a man]_{285-a man} and [a doctor]_{430-a doctor} , and knew no better ; and while the feminine part of [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} regarded [him]_{90-dr marjoribanks} with natural pity , not only for what [he]_{90-dr marjoribanks} lacked , but for a still more sad defect , [his]_{90-dr marjoribanks} total want of perception on the subject , [[their]_431-their husbands]_{432-their husbands} and [fathers]_433-fathers rather liked to dine with [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} , and brought [home]_287-home accounts of sauces which were enough to drive [any woman]_{436-any woman} to despair . [Some of [the ladies of [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane}]_{438-the ladies of grange lane}]_{437-some of the ladies of grange lane} — [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} , for example , who was fond of good living [herself]_{96-mrs chiley} , and liked , as [she]_{96-mrs chiley} said , " a little variety"—laid_{[96-mrs chiley]} siege to [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} , and did [their]_{437-some of the ladies of grange lane} best to coax [his]_{326-the doctor} receipts out of [him]_{326-the doctor} ; but [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} knew better than that . [He]_{90-dr marjoribanks} gave all the credit to [[his]_{90-dr marjoribanks} cook]_{440-his cook} , like [a man of sense]_{441-a man of sense} ; and as [that functionary]_{442-that functionary} was known in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} to be utterly regardless and unprincipled in respect to gravy - beef , and the materials for " stock , "_{[441-a man of sense]} or " consommé , "_{[447-other ladies who took a different tone]} as [some people]_{443-some people} called it , [society]_444-society was disinclined to exert [its]_444-society ordinary arts to seduce [so great an artiste from the kitchen of [[her]_{96-mrs chiley} indulgent master]_{446-her indulgent master}]_{445-so great an artiste from the kitchen of her indulgent master} . And then there were [other ladies who took a different tone]_{447-other ladies who took a different tone} . " [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} , [poor man]_{4438-poor man} , has nothing but [his]_{326-the doctor} table to take up [his]_{326-the doctor} mind , "_{[97-mrs centum]} said [Mrs Centum]_{97-mrs centum} , who had [six children]_{448-six children} ; " [I]_{97-mrs centum} never heard that the heart could be nourished upon sauces , for [my]_{97-mrs centum} part ; and for [a man who has [[his]_{4439-a man who has his children 's future to think of} children]_{4440-his children} 's future to think of]_{4439-a man who has his children 's future to think of} , [I]_{97-mrs centum} must say [I]_{97-mrs centum} am surprised at [you]_{90-dr marjoribanks} , [Mr Centum]_{98-mrs centum} . "_{[97-mrs centum]} As for [young Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} , [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} reply was still more decisive , though milder in its tone . " [Poor cook]_{4441-poor cook} ! [I]_{449-the gentle young matron} am so sorry for [her]_{4441-poor cook} , "_{[449-the gentle young matron]} said [the gentle young matron]_{449-the gentle young matron} . " [You]_{90-dr marjoribanks} know [you]_{90-dr marjoribanks} always like something for breakfast , [Charles]_100-charles ; and then there is [the children]_{4442-the children} 's dinner , and [our]_4443-our lunch , and [the servants]_{4432-the servants} ' dinner , so that [the poor thing]_{4445-the poor thing} is worn out before [she]_{4441-poor cook} comes to what [you]_{90-dr marjoribanks} call the great event of the day ; and [you]_{90-dr marjoribanks} know how angry [you]_{90-dr marjoribanks} were when [I]_{449-the gentle young matron} asked for [a kitchen - maid]_{4446-a kitchen - maid} for [her]_{4441-poor cook} , [poor soul]_{4447-poor soul} . "_{[449-the gentle young matron]} The consequence of all this was , that [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} remained unrivalled in [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} in this respect at least . When rumours arose in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} of a possible second marriage for [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} — and such rumours naturally arose three or four times in the course of the three years — [the men of [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane}]_{451-the men of grange lane} said , " Heaven forbid ! "_{[451-the men of grange lane]} " [No wife in [the world]_{331-the world}]_{4448-no wife in the world} could replace [Nancy]_102-nancy , "_{[103-colonel chiley]} said [Colonel Chiley]_{103-colonel chiley} , after that fervent aspiration , " and [none]_4450-none could put up with [her]_102-nancy ; "_{[103-colonel chiley]} while , on the other side , there were curious speculations afloat as to the effect upon [the house]_{339-the house} , and especially the table , of [the daughter]_{453-the daughter} 's return . When [a young woman]_{454-a young woman} comes to be eighteen it is difficult to keep [her]_{454-a young woman} at [school]_273-school ; and though [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} had staved off the danger for the moment , by sending [Lucilla]_119-lucilla off along with [one of [[her]_119-lucilla schoolfellows]_{308-her schoolfellows} , whose family was going abroad , to make orthodox acquaintance with all [the Swiss mountains]_{459-the swiss mountains} , and all the Italian capitals]_{457-one of her schoolfellows , whose family was going abroad , to make orthodox acquaintance with all the swiss mountains , and all the italian capitals} , still that was plainly an expedient for the moment ; and [a new mistress to [the house]_{339-the house} , which had got along so well without [any mistress]_{462-any mistress}]_{460-a new mistress to the house , which had got along so well without any mistress} , was inevitable . So that it can not be denied [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's advent was regarded in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} with as much interest and curiosity as [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} could have wished . For it was already known that [[the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} 's daughter]_{464-the doctor 's daughter} was not [a mild young lady , easy to be controlled]_{465-a mild young lady , easy to be controlled} ; but , on the contrary , had all the energy and determination to have [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} own way , which naturally belonged to [a girl who possessed a considerable chin , and a mouth which could shut , and tightly curling tawny tresses , which were still more determined than [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was to be arranged only according to [their]_467-their inclination]_{466-a girl who possessed a considerable chin , and a mouth which could shut , and tightly curling tawny tresses , which were still more determined than she was to be arranged only according to their inclination} . It was even vaguely reported that some passages - of - arms had occurred between [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} and [the redoubtable Nancy]_102-nancy during the short and uncertain opportunities which were afforded by holidays ; and the community , accordingly , regarded as [an affair of almost municipal importance [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's final return [home]_287-home]_{468-an affair of almost municipal importance lucilla 's final return home} . As for [the young lady]_{470-the young lady} [herself]_{470-the young lady} , though [she]_{470-the young lady} was at [school]_273-school , [she]_{470-the young lady} was conscious of having had a career not without importance , even during these three years of pupilage . Since the day when [she]_{470-the young lady} began to read political economy with [Miss Martha Blount]_{95-miss martha} , who , though [the second sister]_{472-the second sister} , was [the directing spirit of the establishment]_{473-the directing spirit of the establishment} , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had exercised a certain influence upon [the school itself]_{474-the school itself} which was very satisfactory . Perhaps [her]_119-lucilla course might be a little deficient in grace , but grace , after all , is but a secondary quality ; and , at all events , [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} went straight forward , leaving an unquestionable wake behind [her]_119-lucilla , and running down with indifference the little skiffs in [her]_119-lucilla way . [She]_119-lucilla was possessed by nature of that kind of egotism , or rather egoism , which is predestined to impress itself , by its perfect reality and good faith , upon [the surrounding world]_{475-the surrounding world} . There are people who talk of [themselves]_{476-themselves} , and think of [themselves]_{476-themselves} , as it were , under protest , and with depreciation , not actually able to convince [themselves]_{476-themselves} that [anybody]_313-anybody cares ; but [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , for [her]_119-lucilla part , had the calmest and most profound conviction that , when [she]_119-lucilla discussed [her]_119-lucilla own doings and plans and clevernesses , [she]_119-lucilla was bringing forward the subject most interesting to [[her]_119-lucilla audience]_{478-her audience} as well as to [herself]_119-lucilla . Such a conviction is never without its fruits . To be sure , there were always [one or two independent spirits who revolted]_{479-one or two independent spirits who revolted} ; but for [the crowd]_{480-the crowd} , it soon became impressed with a profound belief in the creed which [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} supported so firmly . This conviction of the importance and value of [her]_119-lucilla own proceedings made [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , as [she]_119-lucilla grew older , [a copious and amusing conversationalist]_{481-a copious and amusing conversationalist} — a rank which [few people who are indifferent to , or do not believe in ,]_{482-few people who are indifferent to , or do not believe in ,} [themselves]_{482-few people who are indifferent to , or do not believe in ,} can attain to . One thing [she]_119-lucilla had made up [her]_119-lucilla mind to as soon as [she]_119-lucilla should return [home]_287-home , and that was to revolutionise society in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} . On the whole , [she]_119-lucilla was pleased with the success of [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} 's dinners , though a little piqued to think that [they]_485-they owed nothing to [herself]_119-lucilla ; but [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , whose instinct of government was of the true despotic order , and who had no objection to stoop , if by that means [she]_119-lucilla could conquer , had no such designs against [Nancy]_102-nancy as were attributed to [her]_119-lucilla by [the expectant audience in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{486-the expectant audience in carlingford} . On the contrary , [she]_119-lucilla was quite as much disposed as [[her]_119-lucilla father]_{292-her father} was to take [Nancy]_102-nancy for [prime - minister]_{488-prime - minister} ; for [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , though too much occupied with [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} to divine the characteristic points of [other people]_{279-other people} , had a sensible and thorough belief in those superficial general truths which [most minds]_{490-most minds} acquiesce in , without taking the trouble to believe . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} knew , for example , that there was a great difference between [the brilliant society of [London]_5-london]_{491-the brilliant society of london} , or of [Paris]_6-paris , which appears in books , where [women]_492-women have generally the best of it , and can rule in [their]_492-women own right ; and even [the very best society of [a country town]_{494-a country town}]_{493-the very best society of a country town} , where [husbands]_495-husbands are very commonly unmanageable , and have a great deal more of [their]_495-husbands own way in respect to [the houses [they]_495-husbands will or will not go to]_{496-the houses they will or will not go to} , than is good for that inferior branch of [the human family]_{497-the human family} . [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had the good sense to see and appreciate these details ; and [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} knew that a good dinner was a great attraction to [a man]_{285-a man} , and that , in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} at least , when these refractory mortals were secured , [the wives]_{499-the wives} and [daughters]_{500-daughters} would necessarily follow . Besides , as is not uncommon with women who are [clever women]_{501-clever women} , and aware of the fact , [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} preferred the society of [men]_4399-men , and rather liked to say so . With all these intentions in [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} mind , it may be imagined that [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} received coolly enough the invitation of [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} friend]_{503-her friend} to join in the grand tour , and the ready consent given by [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} father]_{292-her father} when [he]_{292-her father} heard of it . But even the grand tour was a tool which [Lucilla]_119-lucilla saw how to make use of . Nowadays , when [people]_505-people go everywhere , [an untravelled woman]_{506-an untravelled woman} would find it so much the harder to keep up the rôle of [a leader of society to which [she]_{506-an untravelled woman} had devoted [herself]_{506-an untravelled woman}]_{507-a leader of society to which she had devoted herself} ; and [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} felt to the depth of [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} heart the endless advantage to [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} future conversation of the experiences to be acquired in [Switzerland]_{7-switzerland} and [Italy]_8-italy . But [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} rejected with scorn the insinuation of other accidents that might occur on the way . " [You]_119-lucilla will never come back again , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , "_{[508-one of her companions]} said [one of [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} companions]_{314-her companions}]_{508-one of her companions} ; " [you]_119-lucilla will marry [some enchanting Italian with a beautiful black beard , and a voice like an angel]_{4451-some enchanting italian with a beautiful black beard , and a voice like an angel} ; and [he]_{4451-some enchanting italian with a beautiful black beard , and a voice like an angel} 'll sing serenades to [you]_119-lucilla , and do all sorts of things : oh , how [I]_{508-one of her companions} wish [I]_{508-one of her companions} was [you]_119-lucilla ! "_{[508-one of her companions]} " That may be , "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , " but [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} shall never marry [an Italian]_{4452-an italian} , [[my]_{88-miss marjoribanks} dear]_{4403-my dear} . [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} do n't think [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} shall marry [anybody]_313-anybody for a long time . [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} want to amuse [myself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} wonder , by the way , if it would improve [my]_{88-miss marjoribanks} voice to take lessons in [Italy]_8-italy . Did [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} ever tell [you]_{4403-my dear} of [the Italian nobleman that was so very attentive to [me]_{88-miss marjoribanks}]_{4455-the italian nobleman that was so very attentive to me} that Christmas [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} spent at [Sissy Vernon]_{104-sissy vernon} 's ? [He]_{4455-the italian nobleman that was so very attentive to me} was very handsome . [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} suppose [they]_4456-they really are all very handsome — except , of course , [the Italian masters]_{4457-the italian masters} ; but [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} did not pay any attention to [him]_{4455-the italian nobleman that was so very attentive to me} . [My]_{88-miss marjoribanks} object , [dear]_4458-dear , and [you]_4458-dear know it , is to return [home]_287-home as well educated as possible , to be a comfort to [dear papa]_{303-dear papa} . "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} " Yes , [dear Lucilla]_119-lucilla , "_{[510-the sympathetic girl]} said [the sympathetic girl]_{510-the sympathetic girl} , " and it is so good of [you]_119-lucilla ; but do tell [me]_{510-the sympathetic girl} about [the Italian nobleman]_{4461-the italian nobleman} — what did [he]_{4455-the italian nobleman that was so very attentive to me} look like — and what did [he]_{4455-the italian nobleman that was so very attentive to me} say ? "_{[510-the sympathetic girl]} " Oh , as for what [he]_{4455-the italian nobleman that was so very attentive to me} said , that is quite a different matter , "_{[119-lucilla]} said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; " but it is not what [they]_4456-they say , but the way [they]_4456-they say it , that is the fun . [I]_119-lucilla did not give [him]_{4455-the italian nobleman that was so very attentive to me} the least encouragement . As for that , [I]_119-lucilla think [a girl]_{4462-a girl} can always stop [a man]_{285-a man} when [she]_{4462-a girl} does not care for [him]_{285-a man} . It depends on whether [you]_119-lucilla intend [him]_{285-a man} to commit [himself]_{285-a man} or not , "_{[119-lucilla]} [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} continued , and fixed [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} eyes meditatively , but intently , upon [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} friend]_{503-her friend} 's face . " Whether [I]_{512-her companion} intend?—oh , goodness , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ! how can [you]_119-lucilla speak so ? as if [I]_{512-her companion} ever intended anything , "_{[512-her companion]} said [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} companion]_{512-her companion} , confused , yet flattered , by the possibility ; to which [the elder sage]_{513-the elder sage} answered calmly , with all the composure in [the world]_{331-the world} . " No , [I]_119-lucilla never supposed [you]_119-lucilla did ; [I]_119-lucilla was thinking of [myself]_119-lucilla , "_{[119-lucilla]} said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , as if , indeed that was the only reasonable subject of thought . " [You]_119-lucilla know [I]_119-lucilla have seen a good deal of [the world]_{331-the world} , one way and another , with going to spend the holidays , and [I]_119-lucilla could tell [you]_119-lucilla quantities of things . It is quite astonishing how much experience [one]_4465-one gets . When [I]_119-lucilla was at [Midhurst]_9-midhurst , at [Easter]_10-easter , there was [[my]_119-lucilla cousin]_{4466-my cousin} [Tom]_105-tom , who was quite ridiculous ; [I]_119-lucilla declare [he]_105-tom nearly brought things to an explanation , [Fanny]_106-fanny — which , of course , of all things in [the world]_{331-the world} [I]_119-lucilla most wanted to avoid . "_{[119-lucilla]} " Oh , but why , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ? "_[106-fanny] cried [Fanny]_106-fanny , full of delight and wonder ; " [I]_106-fanny do so want to know what [they]_4468-they say when [they]_4468-they make — explanations , as [you]_119-lucilla call them . Oh , do tell [me]_106-fanny , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , why ? "_[106-fanny] " [[My]_{88-miss marjoribanks} dear]_{4403-my dear} , "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , " [a cousin of [my]_{88-miss marjoribanks} own]_{4470-a cousin of my own} ! and only twenty - one , and reading for the bar ! In the first place , [[my]_{88-miss marjoribanks} aunt]_{4471-my aunt} would never have forgiven [me]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , and [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} am very fond of [[my]_{88-miss marjoribanks} aunt]_{4471-my aunt} . It 's so nice to like [all one]_{4473-all one} 's relations . [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} know [some girls who ca n't bear [theirs]_{4474-some girls who ca n't bear theirs}]_{4474-some girls who ca n't bear theirs} . And then [a boy not much older than [myself]_{88-miss marjoribanks}]_{4475-a boy not much older than myself} , with nothing but what [[his]_{4475-a boy not much older than myself} mother]_{4476-his mother} pleases ! Fortunately [he]_{4475-a boy not much older than myself} did not just say the words , so [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} escaped that time ; but , of course , [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} could understand perfectly what [he]_{4475-a boy not much older than myself} meant . "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} " But , oh , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , tell [me]_{515-the persistent questioner} the words , "_{[515-the persistent questioner]} cried [the persistent questioner]_{515-the persistent questioner} ; " do , there 's [a darling]_{4477-a darling} ! [I]_{515-the persistent questioner} am quite sure [you]_119-lucilla have heard [them]_4478-they — and [I]_{515-the persistent questioner} should so like to know exactly what [they]_4478-they say;—do [they]_4478-they go down on [their]_4478-they knees?—or do [they]_4478-they try to take [your]_119-lucilla hand as [they]_4478-they always do in novels?—or what do [they]_4478-they do?—Oh , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , tell [me]_{515-the persistent questioner} , there 's [a dear]_{4479-a dear} ! "_{[515-the persistent questioner]} " Nonsense , "_{[119-lucilla]} said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; " [I]_119-lucilla only want [you]_{515-the persistent questioner} to understand that [I]_119-lucilla am not likely to fall into any danger of that sort . [My]_119-lucilla only ambition , [Fanny]_106-fanny , as [I]_119-lucilla have told [you]_{515-the persistent questioner} often , is to go [home]_287-home to [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} and be a comfort to [dear papa]_{303-dear papa} . "_{[119-lucilla]} " Yes , "_[106-fanny] said [Fanny]_106-fanny , kissing [[her]_106-fanny devoted companion]_{516-her devoted companion} , " and it is so good of [you]_119-lucilla , [dear]_4458-dear ; but then [you]_119-lucilla can not go on all [your]_119-lucilla life being a comfort to [dear papa]_{303-dear papa} , "_{[517-the intelligent girl]} said [the intelligent girl]_{517-the intelligent girl} , bethinking [herself]_{517-the intelligent girl} , and looking again with some curiosity in [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's face . " [We]_4484-we must leave that to [Providence]_{107-providence} , "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , with a sense of paying a compliment to [Providence]_{107-providence} in entrusting it with such a responsibility . " [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} have always been guided for the best hitherto , "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} continued , with an innocent and unintentional profanity , which sounded solemn to [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} equally innocent companion]_{518-her equally innocent companion} , " and [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} do n't doubt [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} shall be so till the end . "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} From which it will be perceived that [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was of the numerous class of [religionists who keep up civilities with heaven , and pay all the proper attentions]_{519-religionists who keep up civilities with heaven , and pay all the proper attentions} , and show [their]_{519-religionists who keep up civilities with heaven , and pay all the proper attentions} respect for the divine government in a manner befitting [persons who know the value of [their]_{519-religionists who keep up civilities with heaven , and pay all the proper attentions} own approbation]_{520-persons who know the value of their own approbation} . The conversation dropped at this point ; for [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was too important [a person]_{521-a person} to be left to the undivided possession of [an inquisitive innocent like [Fanny Middleton]_106-fanny , who was only sixteen , and had never had even a flirtation in [[her]_106-fanny own person]_{523-her own person}]_{522-an inquisitive innocent like fanny middleton , who was only sixteen , and had never had even a flirtation in her own person} . There were [no [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} girls at [Mount Pleasant]_{2-mount pleasant}]_{524-no carlingford girls at mount pleasant} , except poor little [Rose Lake]_108-rose , [[the drawing - master]_{347-the drawing - master} 's second daughter]_{526-the drawing - master 's second daughter} , who had been received on [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} 's recommendation , and who heard [the little children]_{527-the little children} [their]_{527-the little children} geography and reading , and gave [them]_{527-the little children} little lessons in drawing , by way of paying for [her]_108-rose own education ; but then [Rose]_108-rose was entirely out of [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's way , and could never count for anything in [her]_108-rose designs for the future . [The girls at [Mount Pleasant]_{2-mount pleasant}]_{528-the girls at mount pleasant} were [good girls on the whole]_{529-good girls on the whole} , and were rather improved by the influence of [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , who was extremely good - natured , and , so long as [her]_119-lucilla superiority was duly acknowledged , was ready to do anything for [anybody]_313-anybody — so that [Rose Lake]_108-rose was not at all badly off in [her]_108-rose inferior position . [She]_108-rose could be made useful too , which was a great point in [her]_119-lucilla favour ; and [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , who possessed by nature some of the finest qualities of [a ruler]_{531-a ruler} , instinctively understood and appreciated the instruments that came to [her]_119-lucilla hand . As for [Rose]_108-rose , [she]_108-rose had been brought up at [the School of Design in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{12-the school of design in carlingford} , of which , under the supervision of [the authorities who , in those days , inhabited [Marlborough House]_{13-marlborough house}]_{532-the authorities who , in those days , inhabited marlborough house} , [Mr Lake]_{93-mr lake} was [the master]_{533-the master} . [Rose]_108-rose was the pride of [the school]_{534-the school} in the peaceable days before [[her]_108-rose mother]_{272-her mother} died ; [she]_108-rose did not know much else , [poor child]_{536-poor child} , except novels , but [her]_108-rose copies " from the round "_[108-rose] filled [[her]_108-rose father]_{292-her father} with admiration , and [her]_108-rose design for a Honiton - lace flounce , a spirited composition of dragons ' tails and the striking plant called teazle , which flourishes in [the neighbourhood of [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{538-the neighbourhood of carlingford} ( for [Mr Lake]_{93-mr lake} had leanings towards Preraphaelitism ) , was thought by [the best judges]_{539-the best judges} to show a wonderful amount of feeling for art , and just missed being selected for the prize . [A girl with such a talent]_{540-a girl with such a talent} was naturally much appreciated in [Mount Pleasant]_{2-mount pleasant} . [She]_108-rose made the most charming design for [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's handkerchief—"Lucilla , "_[108-rose] in Gothic characters , enclosed in a wreath of forget - me - nots , skilfully combined with thistle - leaves , which [Rose]_108-rose took great pains to explain were so much better adapted to ornamentation than foliage of a less distinct character ; and [the young draftswoman]_{541-the young draftswoman} was so charmed by [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's enthusiastic admiration , that [she]_{541-the young draftswoman} volunteered to work the design in the cambric , which was a much more serious matter . This was on the eve of [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's final departure from [school]_273-school . [She]_108-rose was to spend a year abroad , to the envy of all whom [she]_108-rose left behind ; but for [herself]_119-lucilla [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was not elated . [She]_119-lucilla thought it very probable that [she]_119-lucilla would ascend [Mont Blanc]_{14-mont blanc} as far as [the Grands Mulets]_{15-the grands mulets} at least , and , of course , in spring , go up [Vesuvius]_16-vesuvius , having got through [the Carnival and Miserere]_{17-the carnival and miserere} and all the balls in [Rome]_18-rome ; but none of these things moved [her]_119-lucilla out of [her]_119-lucilla usual composure . [She]_119-lucilla took it all in the way of business , as [she]_119-lucilla had taken [her]_119-lucilla French and [her]_119-lucilla German and [her]_119-lucilla singing and [her]_119-lucilla political economy . As [she]_119-lucilla stepped into the steamboat at [Dover]_19-dover which was to convey [her]_119-lucilla to scenes so new , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla felt more and more that [she]_119-lucilla who held the reorganisation of society in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} in [her]_119-lucilla hands was [a woman with a mission]_{543-a woman with a mission} . [She]_119-lucilla was going abroad as [the heir - apparent]_{544-the heir - apparent} went to [America]_20-america and [the Holy Land]_{545-the holy land} , to complete [her]_119-lucilla education , and fit [herself]_119-lucilla , by an examination of the peculiarities of [other nations]_{546-other nations} , for an illustrious and glorious reign at [home]_287-home . It may be well to seize the opportunity of [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's travels , through which it is unnecessary to follow [her]_119-lucilla , as they have nothing particular to do with the legitimate history of [her]_119-lucilla great undertaking , to explain a little the state of affairs in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} before [this distinguished revolutionary]_{548-this distinguished revolutionary} began [her]_119-lucilla labours . It is something like going back into the prehistoric period — those ages of the flint , which [only ingenious quarrymen]_{549-only ingenious quarrymen} and [learned geologists]_{550-learned geologists} can elucidate — to recall the social condition of [the town]_{551-the town} before [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} began [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} Thursday evenings , before [St Roque 's Chapel]_{21-st roque 's chapel} was built or thought of , while [Mr Bury]_{109-mr bury} , [the Evangelical Rector]_{552-the evangelical rector} , was still in full activity , and before [old Mr Tufton]_{110-mr tufton} , at [Salem Chapel]_{22-salem chapel} ( who sometimes drank tea at [the Rectory]_{553-the rectory} , and thus had a kind of clandestine entrance into the dim outskirts of that chaos which was then called society ) , had [his]_{110-mr tufton} first " stroke . "_{[110-mr tufton]} From this latter circumstance alone the entirely disorganised condition of affairs will be visible at a glance . It is true , [Mr Vincent]_{111-mr vincent} , who succeeded [Mr Tufton]_{110-mr tufton} , was received by [Lady Western]_{112-lady western} , in days when public opinion had made great advances ; but then [Lady Western]_{112-lady western} was [the most good - natured creature in [the world]_{331-the world}]_{554-the most good - natured creature in the world} , and gave an invitation , when it happened to come into [her]_{112-lady western} head , without the least regard for the consequences ; and , after all , [Mr Vincent]_{111-mr vincent} was very nice - looking and clever , and quite presentable . Fortunately , however , the period to which [we]_556-we allude was prior to the entrance of [Lady Western]_{112-lady western} into [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was [a very pretty woman]_{557-a very pretty woman} , and knew how to look like [a lady of fashion , which is always of importance]_{558-a lady of fashion , which is always of importance} ; but [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was terribly inconsequent , as [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} said , and [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} introductions were not in the least to be depended upon . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was indeed quite capable of inviting [a family of [retired drapers]_{560-retired drapers}]_{559-a family of retired drapers} to meet [the best people in [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane}]_{561-the best people in grange lane} , for no better reason than to gratify [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} protégés , which , of course , was a proceeding calculated to strike at the roots of all society . Fortunately for [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} , [its]_{3-carlingford} reorganisation was in abler hands . Affairs were in an utterly chaotic state at the period when this record commences . There was nothing which could be properly called [a centre in [the entire town]_{563-the entire town}]_{562-a centre in the entire town} . To be sure , [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} was inhabited , as at present , by [the best families in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{564-the best families in carlingford} ; but then , without organisation , what good does it do to have [a number of people]_{565-a number of people} together ? For example , [Mr Bury]_{109-mr bury} was utterly unqualified to take any lead . [Mrs Bury]_{113-mrs bury} had been dead a long time , and [the daughters]_{566-the daughters} were married , and [[the Rector]_{567-the rector} 's maiden sister , who lived with [him]_{567-the rector}]_{568-the rector 's maiden sister , who lived with him} , was entirely of [his]_{567-the rector} own way of thinking , and asked [people]_505-people to tea - parties , which were like [Methodists]_{570-methodists} ' class - meetings , and where [Mr Tufton]_{110-mr tufton} was to be met with , and sometimes [other Dissenters]_{571-other dissenters} , to whom [the Rector]_{567-the rector} gave what [he]_{567-the rector} called the right hand of fellowship . But [he]_{567-the rector} never gave anything else to society , except weak tea and thin bread - and - butter , which was fare , [the ladies]_{573-the ladies} said , which [the gentlemen]_{574-the gentlemen} did not relish . " [I]_{99-mrs woodburn} never can induce [Charles]_100-charles to go out to tea , "_{[99-mrs woodburn]} said [young Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} piteously ; " [he]_100-charles wo n't , and there is an end of it . After dinner [he]_100-charles thinks of nothing but an easy - chair and the papers ; and , [[my]_{99-mrs woodburn} dear]_{4403-my dear} [Miss Bury]_{114-miss bury} , what can [I]_{99-mrs woodburn} do ? "_{[99-mrs woodburn]} " It is a great pity , [[my]_{114-miss bury} dear]_{4403-my dear} , that [[your]_{4403-my dear} husband]_{4487-your husband} 's carelessness should deprive [you]_{4403-my dear} of the benefit of Christian conversation ; but , to be sure , it is [your]_{4403-my dear} duty to stay with [him]_{4487-your husband} , and [I]_{114-miss bury} hope it will be made up to [you]_{4403-my dear} at [home]_287-home , "_{[114-miss bury]} [Miss Bury]_{114-miss bury} would say . As for [the Rector]_{567-the rector} , [[his]_{567-the rector} favourites]_{576-his favourites} were devoted to [him]_{567-the rector} ; and as [he]_{567-the rector} always saw enough of familiar faces at [[his]_{567-the rector} sister]_{577-his sister} 's tea - parties , [he]_{567-the rector} took no account of [the defaulters]_{578-the defaulters} . Then there was [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} , who gave only dinners , to which naturally , as there was [no lady in [the house]_{339-the house}]_{579-no lady in the house} , [ladies]_581-ladies could not be invited , and who , besides , was rather a drawback than a benefit to society , since [he]_{90-dr marjoribanks} made [the men]_{582-the men} quite intolerable , and filled [them]_{582-the men} with such expectations , in the way of cookery , that [they]_{582-the men} never were properly content with a good family dinner after . Then [the ladies , from whom something might justly have been expected in the way of making society]_{583-the ladies , from whom something might justly have been expected in the way of making society} pleasant — such as [Mrs Centum]_{98-mrs centum} and [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} , for example , who had everything [they]_{583-the ladies , from whom something might justly have been expected in the way of making society} could desire , and the most liberal housekeeping allowances — were either incapacitated by circumstances ( which was a polite term in use at [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} , and meant [babies]_584-babies ) or by character . [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} liked nothing so well as to sit by the fire and read novels , and " take off "_{[99-mrs woodburn]} [[her]_{99-mrs woodburn} neighbours]_{585-her neighbours} , when [any one]_{4391-any one} called on [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} ; and , of course , [the lady who was [[her]_{99-mrs woodburn} audience]_{478-her audience} on one occasion , left with the comfortable conviction that next time [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} would be [the victim]_{589-the victim} ; a circumstance which , indeed , did not make [the offender]_{590-the offender} unpopular — for there were very few people in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} who could be amusing , even at the expense of [[their]_591-their neighbours]_{592-their neighbours}]_{587-the lady who was her audience on one occasion , left with the comfortable conviction that next time she would be the victim ; a circumstance which , indeed , did not make the offender unpopular — for there were very few people in carlingford who could be amusing , even at the expense of their neighbours} — but made it quite impossible that [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} should ever do anything in the way of knitting [people]_505-people together , and making a harmonious whole out of the scraps and fragments of society . As for [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} , [she]_{96-mrs chiley} was old , and had not energy enough for such an undertaking ; and , besides , [she]_{96-mrs chiley} had [no children]_{594-no children} , and disliked bustle and trouble , and was of opinion that [the Colonel]_{595-the colonel} never enjoyed [his]_{595-the colonel} dinner if [he]_{595-the colonel} had more than [four people]_{596-four people} to help [him]_{595-the colonel} to eat it ; and , in short , [you]_597-you might have gone over [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} , [house]_598-house by [house]_598-house , finding a great deal of capital material , but without encountering [a single individual capable of making anything out of it]_{600-a single individual capable of making anything out of it} . Such was the lamentable condition , at the moment this history commences , of society in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} . And yet [nobody]_4434-nobody could say that there were not very good elements to make society with . When [you]_597-you add to [a man capable of giving excellent dinners]_{602-a man capable of giving excellent dinners} , like [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} , [another man like [young Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish}]_{603-another man like young mr cavendish} , [[Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} 's brother]_{604-mrs woodburn 's brother} , who was a wit and [a man of fashion]_{605-a man of fashion} , and belonged to one of [the best clubs in [town]_607-town]_{606-the best clubs in town} , and brought down gossip with the bloom on it to [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} ; and when [you]_597-you join to [Mrs Centum , who was always so good and so much out of temper that it]_{608-mrs centum , who was always so good and so much out of temper that it} was safe to calculate on something amusing from [her]_{608-mrs centum , who was always so good and so much out of temper that it} , the languid but trenchant humour of [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} — not to speak of [[their]_609-their husbands]_{432-their husbands} , who were perfectly available for the background , and all [the nephews]_{611-the nephews} and [cousins]_612-cousins and [grand - children]_{613-grand - children} , who constantly paid visits to [old Mr Western]_{614-old mr western} and [Colonel Chiley]_{103-colonel chiley} ; and [the Browns]_{615-the browns} , when [they]_{615-the browns} were at [home]_287-home , with [[their]_{615-the browns} floating suite of [admirers]_618-admirers]_{617-their floating suite of admirers} ; and [the young ladies who sang]_{619-the young ladies who sang} , and [the young ladies who sketched]_{620-the young ladies who sketched} , and [the men who went out with the hounds]_{621-the men who went out with the hounds} , when business permitted [them]_609-their ; and [the people who came about [the town]_{551-the town} when there was an election]_{622-the people who came about the town when there was an election} ; and [the barristers who made the circuit]_{624-the barristers who made the circuit} ; and [the gay people who came to the races]_{625-the gay people who came to the races} ; not to speak of the varying chances of [curates , who could talk or play the piano]_{626-curates , who could talk or play the piano} , with which [Mr Bury]_{109-mr bury} favoured [[his]_{109-mr bury} parishioners]_{627-his parishioners} — for [he]_{109-mr bury} changed [[his]_{109-mr bury} curates]_{628-his curates} very often ; and the occasional visits of [the lesser county people]_{629-the lesser county people} , and [the country clergymen;—it]_{630-the country clergymen;—it} will be plainly apparent that all that was wanting to [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} was a master - hand to blend these different elements . There had even been a few feeble preliminary attempts at this great work , which had failed , as such attempts always fail when they are premature , and when [the real agent of the change is already on the way]_{631-the real agent of the change is already on the way} ; but preparations and presentiments had taken vague possession of the mind of [the town]_{551-the town} , as has always been observed to be the case before a great revolution , or when [a man destined to put [his]_{633-a man destined to put his mark on his generation} mark on [[his]_{633-a man destined to put his mark on his generation} generation]_{634-his generation}]_{633-a man destined to put his mark on his generation} , as the newspapers say , is about to appear . To be sure , it was not [a man]_{285-a man} this time , but [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} ; but the atmosphere thrilled and trembled to the advent of [the new luminary]_{636-the new luminary} all the same . Yet , at the same time , [the world of [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{637-the world of carlingford} had not the least idea of the real quarter from which the sovereign intelligence which was to develop it from chaos into order and harmony was , effectivement , to come . [Some people]_{443-some people} had hoped in [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} before [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} fell into [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} present languor of appearance and expression ; and [a great many people]_{639-a great many people} hoped in [[Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} 's wife]_{640-mr cavendish 's wife} , if [he]_{115-mr cavendish} married , as [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was said to intend to do ; for [this gentleman]_{641-this gentleman} , who was in the habit of describing [himself]_{641-this gentleman} , no doubt , very truthfully , as [one of [the Cavendishes]_{643-the cavendishes}]_{642-one of the cavendishes} , was [a person of great consideration in [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane}]_{644-a person of great consideration in grange lane} ; and [some]_645-some hoped in [a new Rector]_{646-a new rector} , for it was apparent that [Mr Bury]_{109-mr bury} could not last very long . Thus , with the ordinary short - sightedness of [the human species]_{647-the human species} , [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} blinded itself , and turned its eyes in every direction in [the world]_{331-the world} rather than in that of [the Swiss mountains]_{459-the swiss mountains} , which were being climbed at that moment by [a large and blooming young woman , with tawny short curls and alert decided movements]_{650-a large and blooming young woman , with tawny short curls and alert decided movements} ; so little do [we]_651-we know what momentous issues may hang upon the most possible accident ! Had [that energetic traveller]_{652-that energetic traveller} slipped but an inch farther upon [the mer de glace]_{653-the mer de glace} — had [she]_{652-that energetic traveller} taken that other step which [she]_{652-that energetic traveller} was with difficulty persuaded not to take on [the Wengern Alp]_{23-the wengern alp} — there would have been an end of all the hopes of social importance for [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} . But [the good fairies]_{654-the good fairies} took care of [Lucilla]_119-lucilla and [her]_119-lucilla mission , and saved [her]_119-lucilla from the precipice and the crevasses ; and instinctively the air at [home]_287-home got note of what was coming , and whispered the news mysteriously through the keyholes . " [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} is coming [home]_287-home , "_{[656-the unsuspecting male public]} [the unsuspecting male public]_{656-the unsuspecting male public} said to [itself]_{656-the unsuspecting male public} as it returned from [[Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} 's dinners]_{657-dr marjoribanks 's dinners} , with a certain distressing , but mistaken presentiment , that these delights were to come to an end ; and [the ladies]_{573-the ladies} repeated the same piece of news , conjoining with it benevolent intimations of [their]_{573-the ladies} intention to call upon [her]_{652-that energetic traveller} , and make the poor thing feel [herself]_{652-that energetic traveller} at [home]_287-home . " Perhaps [she]_119-lucilla may be amusing , "_{[99-mrs woodburn]} [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} was good enough to add ; but these words meant only that perhaps [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , who was coming to set them all right , was worthy of being placed in [the satirist]_{660-the satirist} 's collection along with [Mrs Centum]_{98-mrs centum} and [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} . Thus , while [the town]_{551-the town} ripened more and more for [her]_119-lucilla great mission , and [the ignorant human creatures]_{662-the ignorant human creatures} , who were to be [[her]_119-lucilla subjects]_{663-her subjects} , showed [their]_{662-the ignorant human creatures} usual blindness and ignorance , the time drew nearer and nearer for [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's return . " [[My]_{90-dr marjoribanks} daughter]_{4490-my daughter} is coming [home]_287-home , [Nancy]_102-nancy , "_{[90-dr marjoribanks]} said [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} . " [You]_102-nancy will have to make preparations for [her]_{4490-my daughter} immediately . So far as [I]_{90-dr marjoribanks} can make out from this letter , [she]_{4490-my daughter} will arrive to - morrow by [the half - past five train]_{4492-the half - past five train} . "_{[90-dr marjoribanks]} " Well , [sir]_4493-sir , "_[102-nancy] said [Nancy]_102-nancy , with the tone of [a woman who makes the best of a misfortune]_{664-a woman who makes the best of a misfortune} , " it ai n't [every young lady]_{4494-every young lady} as would have the sense to fix an hour like that . [Ladies]_581-ladies is terrible tiresome in that way ; [they]_581-ladies 'll come in the middle o ' the day , when a body do n't know in [the world]_{331-the world} what to have for [them]_581-ladies ; or [they]_581-ladies 'll come at night , when [a body]_{4497-a body} 's tired , and ai n't got the heart to go into a supper . There was always a deal of sense in [Miss Lucilla]_119-lucilla , when [she]_119-lucilla had n't got nothing in [her]_119-lucilla head . "_[102-nancy] " Just so , "_{[90-dr marjoribanks]} said [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} , who was rather relieved to have got through the announcement so easily . " [You]_102-nancy will see that [[her]_119-lucilla room]_{4498-her room} is ready , and everything comfortable ; and , of course , to - morrow [she]_119-lucilla and [I]_102-nancy will dine alone . "_[102-nancy] " Yes , [sir]_4493-sir , "_[102-nancy] said [Nancy]_102-nancy ; but this assent was not given in the decisive tone of [a woman whose audience]_{665-a woman whose audience} was over ; and then [she]_102-nancy was seized with a desire to arrange in a more satisfactory manner the cold beef on the sideboard . When [she]_102-nancy had secured this little interval for thought , [she]_102-nancy returned again to the table , where [[her]_102-nancy master]_{666-her master} ate [his]_{666-her master} breakfast , with a presentiment . " If [you]_4493-sir please , [sir]_4493-sir , "_[102-nancy] said [Nancy]_102-nancy , " not to give [you]_4493-sir no vexation nor trouble , which [every one]_{4501-every one} knows as it has been the aim o ' [my]_102-nancy life to spare [you]_4493-sir , as has so much on [your]_4493-sir mind . But it 's best to settle afore commencing , and then [we]_4502-we need n't have no heartburning . If [you]_4493-sir please , am [I]_102-nancy to take [my]_102-nancy orders of [Miss Lucilla]_119-lucilla , or of [you]_4493-sir , as [I]_102-nancy 've always been used to ? In [the missus]_{4503-the missus} 's time , "_[102-nancy] said [Nancy]_102-nancy , with modest confidence , " as was [a good missus]_{4504-a good missus} , and never gave no trouble as long as [she]_119-lucilla had [her]_119-lucilla soup and [her]_119-lucilla jelly comfortable , it was always [you]_4493-sir as said what there was to be for dinner . [I]_{667-the domestic oracle} do n't make no objection to doing up a nice little luncheon for [Miss Lucilla]_119-lucilla , and giving a little more thought now and again to the sweets ; but it ai n't [my]_{667-the domestic oracle} part to tell [you]_4493-sir , [sir]_4493-sir , as [a lady]_{4506-a lady} 's taste , and more special [a young lady]_{4507-a young lady} 's , ai n't to be expected to be the same as [yours]_4493-sir and [mine]_{667-the domestic oracle} as has been cultivated like . [I]_{667-the domestic oracle} 'm not one as likes contention , "_{[667-the domestic oracle]} continued [the domestic oracle]_{667-the domestic oracle} , " but [I]_{667-the domestic oracle} could n't abear to see [a good master]_{4508-a good master} put upon ; and if it should be as [Miss Lucilla]_119-lucilla sets [her]_119-lucilla mind upon messes as ai n't got no taste in them , and milk - puddings and stuff , like the most of [the ladies]_{573-the ladies} , [I]_{667-the domestic oracle} 'd just like to know out of [your]_4493-sir own mouth , afore the commencement , what [I]_{667-the domestic oracle} 'm to do ? "_{[667-the domestic oracle]} [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} was so moved by this appeal that [he]_{90-dr marjoribanks} laid down [his]_{90-dr marjoribanks} knife and contemplated the alarming future with some dismay . " It is to be hoped [Miss Lucilla]_119-lucilla will know better , "_{[90-dr marjoribanks]} [he]_{90-dr marjoribanks} said . " [She]_119-lucilla has a great deal of good sense , and it is to be hoped that [she]_119-lucilla will be wise enough to consult the tastes of [the house]_{339-the house} . "_{[90-dr marjoribanks]} But [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} was not to be let off so easily . " As [you]_{326-the doctor} say , [sir]_4493-sir , everything 's to be hoped , "_[102-nancy] said [Nancy]_102-nancy steadily ; " but there 's a - many ladies as do n't seem to [me]_102-nancy to have got no taste to [their]_{573-the ladies} mouths ; and it ai n't as if it was a thing that could be left to hopes . Supposin ' as it comes to that , [sir]_4493-sir , what am [I]_102-nancy to do ? "_[102-nancy] " Well , "_{[326-the doctor]} said [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} , who was [himself]_{326-the doctor} a little puzzled , " [you]_102-nancy know [Miss Lucilla]_119-lucilla is nineteen , [Nancy]_102-nancy , and [[my]_{326-the doctor} only child]_{4513-my only child} , and [the natural mistress of [the house]_{339-the house}]_{4514-the natural mistress of the house} . "_{[326-the doctor]} " [Sir]_4493-sir , "_[102-nancy] said [Nancy]_102-nancy austerely , " [them]_4517-them is things as it ai n't needful to name ; that ai n't the question as [I]_102-nancy was asking . Supposin ' as things come to such a point , what am [I]_102-nancy to do ? "_[102-nancy] " Bless [me]_{326-the doctor} ! it 's half - past nine , "_{[326-the doctor]} said [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} , " and [I]_{326-the doctor} have an appointment . [You]_102-nancy can come just as usual when [we]_4518-we are at breakfast , that will be the best way , "_{[326-the doctor]} [he]_{326-the doctor} said as [he]_{326-the doctor} went out at the door , and chuckled a little to [himself]_{326-the doctor} when [he]_{326-the doctor} felt [he]_{326-the doctor} had escaped . " [Lucilla]_119-lucilla is [[[her]_119-lucilla mother]_{272-her mother} 's daughter]_{4520-her mother 's daughter} , it is true , "_{[326-the doctor]} [he]_{326-the doctor} said to [himself]_{326-the doctor} when [he]_{326-the doctor} had got into the safe seclusion of [[his]_{326-the doctor} brougham]_{671-his brougham} , with a degree of doubt in [his]_{326-the doctor} tone which was startling , to say the least of it , from the lips of [a medical man]_{672-a medical man} ; " but [she]_119-lucilla is [[my]_{326-the doctor} child]_{4521-my child} all the same , "_{[326-the doctor]} [he]_{326-the doctor} added briskly , with returning confidence ; and in this conviction there was something which reassured [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} . [He]_{326-the doctor} rubbed [his]_{326-the doctor} hands as [he]_{326-the doctor} bowled along to [his]_{326-the doctor} appointment , and thought within [himself]_{326-the doctor} that if [she]_674-she turned out [a girl of spirit]_{675-a girl of spirit} , as [he]_{326-the doctor} expected , it would be good fun to see [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's struggle with [Nancy]_102-nancy for the veritable reins of government . If [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} had entertained any positive apprehensions that [his]_{90-dr marjoribanks} dinners would be spoiled in consequence , [his]_{90-dr marjoribanks} amusement would have come to an abrupt conclusion ; but [he]_{90-dr marjoribanks} trusted entirely in [Nancy]_102-nancy and a little in [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , and suffered [his]_{90-dr marjoribanks} long upper - lip to relax at the thought without much fear . [[Her]_119-lucilla father]_{292-her father} had not returned from the labours of [his]_{292-her father} long day when [Lucilla]_119-lucilla arrived , but [he]_{292-her father} made [his]_{292-her father} last visits on foot in order to be able to send the brougham for [her]_119-lucilla , which was a great thing for [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} to do . There was , indeed , a mutual respect between [the two]_{678-the two} , who were not necessary to [each other]_{679-each other} 's comfort , it is true , as such near relations sometimes are ; but who , at the same time , except on the sole occasion of [Mrs Marjoribanks]_{89-mrs john} 's death , had never misunderstood [each other]_{679-each other} , as sometimes happens . This time [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was rather pleased , on the whole , that [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} did not come to meet [her]_119-lucilla . At other times [she]_119-lucilla had been [a visitor]_{682-a visitor} ; now [she]_119-lucilla had come into [[her]_119-lucilla kingdom]_{683-her kingdom} , and had no desire to be received like [a guest]_{684-a guest} . A sense of coming [home]_287-home , warmer than [she]_119-lucilla remembered to have felt before , came into [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's active mind as [she]_119-lucilla stepped into the brougham . Not that the words bore any special tender meaning , notwithstanding that it was the desire of [her]_119-lucilla heart , well known to [all [her]_119-lucilla friends]_{686-all her friends} , to live henceforward as a comfort to [dear papa]_{303-dear papa} , but that now at last [she]_119-lucilla was coming into [[her]_119-lucilla kingdom]_{683-her kingdom} , and entering [the domain in which [she]_119-lucilla intended [her]_119-lucilla will to be law]_{689-the domain in which she intended her will to be law} . After living for a year with friends whose arrangements ( much inferior to those which [she]_119-lucilla could have made had [she]_119-lucilla had the power ) [she]_119-lucilla had to acquiesce in , and whose domestic economy could only be criticised up to a certain point , it was naturally a pleasure to [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} to feel that now at length [she]_119-lucilla was emancipated , and at liberty to exercise [her]_119-lucilla faculty . There were times during the past year when [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had with difficulty restrained [herself]_119-lucilla from snatching the reins out of the hands of [[her]_119-lucilla hosts]_{690-her hosts} , and showing [them]_{690-her hosts} how to manage . But , impatient as [she]_119-lucilla was , [she]_119-lucilla had to restrain [herself]_119-lucilla , and make the best of it . Now all that bondage was over . [She]_119-lucilla felt like [a young king]_{691-a young king} entering in secret [a capital which awaits [him]_{691-a young king} with acclamations]_{692-a capital which awaits him with acclamations} . Before [she]_119-lucilla presented [herself]_119-lucilla to [the rejoicing public]_{693-the rejoicing public} , there were arrangements to be made and things to be done ; and [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} gave a rapid glance at [the shops in [George Street]_{24-george street}]_{694-the shops in george street} as [she]_119-lucilla drove past , and decided which of [them]_{694-the shops in george street} [she]_119-lucilla meant to honour with [her]_119-lucilla patronage . When [she]_119-lucilla entered [the garden]_{695-the garden} it was with the same rapid glance of reorganising genius that [she]_119-lucilla cast [her]_119-lucilla eyes around [it]_{695-the garden} ; and still more decided was the look with which [she]_119-lucilla regarded [[her]_119-lucilla own room]_{301-her own room} , where [she]_119-lucilla was guided by [the new housemaid]_{697-the new housemaid} , who did not know [Miss Lucilla]_119-lucilla . [Nancy]_102-nancy , who knew no better ( being , like [most gifted persons]_{698-most gifted persons} , [a woman of one idea]_{699-a woman of one idea} ) , had established [[her]_102-nancy young mistress]_{364-her young mistress} in [the little chamber which had been [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's when [she]_119-lucilla was [a child]_{702-a child}]_{701-the little chamber which had been lucilla 's when she was a child} ; but [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , who had no sentimental notions about white dimity , shook [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} head at [the frigid little apartment]_{703-the frigid little apartment} , where , however , [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was not at all sorry to be placed at present ; for if [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} had been [a man of the prevenant class]_{704-a man of the prevenant class} , disposed to make all the preparations possible for [[his]_{90-dr marjoribanks} daughter]_{286-his daughter} , and arrange elegant surprises for [her]_{286-his daughter} , [he]_{90-dr marjoribanks} would have thoroughly disgusted [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , who was bent on making all the necessary improvements in [[her]_119-lucilla own person]_{523-her own person} . When [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} went down to [the drawing - room]_{4397-the drawing - room} to await [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} father]_{292-her father} , [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's look of disapprobation was mingled with so much satisfaction and content in [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} that it was pleasant to behold . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} shook [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} head and shrugged [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} shoulders as [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} paused in the centre of [the large faded room]_{709-the large faded room} , where there was no light but that of the fire , which burned brightly , and kept up a lively play of glimmer and shadow in the tall glass over the fireplace , and even twinkled dimly in the three long windows , where the curtains hung stiff and solemn in their daylight form . It was not an uncomfortable sort of big , dull , faded , respectable drawing - room ; and if there had been [a family]_{710-a family} in [it]_{709-the large faded room} , with recollections attached to every old ottoman and easy - chair , no doubt it would have been charming ; but it was only a waste and howling wilderness to [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . When [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had walked from one end to the other , and verified all the plans [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had already long ago conceived for the embellishment of [this inner court and centre of [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} kingdom]_{683-her kingdom}]_{711-this inner court and centre of her kingdom} , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla walked with [her]_119-lucilla unhesitating step to the fire , and took a match and lighted all the candles in the large old - fashioned candlesticks , which had been flickering in grotesque shadows all over the roof . This proceeding threw a flood of light on the subject of [her]_119-lucilla considerations , and gave [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} an idea , in passing , about the best mode of lighting , which [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} afterwards acted upon with great success . [She]_119-lucilla was standing in this flood of light , regarding everything around [her]_119-lucilla with the eye of [an enlightened critic and reformer]_{713-an enlightened critic and reformer} , when [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} came in . Perhaps there arose in the soul of [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} a momentary thought that the startling amount of éclairage which [he]_{326-the doctor} witnessed was scarcely necessary , for it is certain that [he]_{326-the doctor} gave a momentary glance at the candles as [he]_{326-the doctor} went up to greet [[his]_{326-the doctor} daughter]_{286-his daughter} ; but [he]_{326-the doctor} was far too well - bred [a man]_{285-a man} to suggest such an idea at the moment . On the contrary , [he]_{326-the doctor} kissed [her]_119-lucilla with a sentiment of real pleasure , and owned to [himself]_{326-the doctor} that , if [she]_119-lucilla was not [a fool]_{717-a fool} , and could keep to [her]_119-lucilla own department , it might be rather agreeable on the whole to have [a woman]_{4411-a woman} in [the house]_{339-the house} . The sentiment was not enthusiastic , and neither were the words of [his]_{326-the doctor} salutation : " Well , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; so this is [you]_119-lucilla ! "_{[720-the moderate and unexcited father]} said [the moderate and unexcited father]_{720-the moderate and unexcited father} . " Yes , [papa]_295-papa , it is [me]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , " and very glad to get [home]_287-home ; "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} and so [the two]_{678-the two} sat down and discussed the journey — whether [she]_119-lucilla had been cold , and what state [the railway]_{722-the railway} was in — till [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} bethought [himself]_{326-the doctor} that [he]_{326-the doctor} had to prepare for dinner . " [Nancy]_102-nancy is always very punctual , and [I]_{326-the doctor} am sure [you]_119-lucilla are hungry , "_{[326-the doctor]} [he]_{326-the doctor} said ; " so [I]_{326-the doctor} 'll go [upstairs]_362-upstairs , with [your]_119-lucilla permission , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , and change [my]_{326-the doctor} coat ; "_{[326-the doctor]} and with this the actual arrival terminated , and the new reign began . But it was only next morning that [the young sovereign]_{724-the young sovereign} gave any intimation of [her]_{724-the young sovereign} future policy . [She]_{724-the young sovereign} had naturally a great deal to tell that first night ; and though it was exclusively [herself]_{724-the young sovereign} , and [her]_{724-the young sovereign} own adventures and achievements , which [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} related , the occasion of [her]_{724-the young sovereign} return made that sufficiently natural ; and [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} was not altogether superior to the natural prejudice which makes [a man]_{285-a man} interested , even when [they]_{285-a man} are not in [themselves]_{285-a man} particularly interesting , in the doings of [[his]_{285-a man} children]_{4440-his children} . [She]_{724-the young sovereign} succeeded in doing what is certainly one of the first duties of [a woman]_{4411-a woman} — [she]_{724-the young sovereign} amused [[her]_{724-the young sovereign} father]_{292-her father} . [He]_{292-her father} followed [her]_{724-the young sovereign} to [the drawing - room]_{4397-the drawing - room} for a marvel , and took a cup of tea , though it was against [his]_{292-her father} principles ; and , on the whole , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had the satisfaction of feeling that [she]_119-lucilla had made a conquest of [the Doctor , which , of course , was the grand and most essential preliminary]_{731-the doctor , which , of course , was the grand and most essential preliminary} . In the little interval which [he]_{292-her father} spent over [his]_{292-her father} claret , [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had succeeded in effecting another fundamental duty of [woman]_732-woman — [she]_{724-the young sovereign} had , as [she]_{724-the young sovereign} [herself]_{724-the young sovereign} expressed it , harmonised [the rooms]_{733-the rooms} , by the simple method of rearranging half the chairs and covering the tables with trifles of [her]_{724-the young sovereign} own — a proceeding which converted [the apartment]_{734-the apartment} from [an abstract English drawing - room of [the old school]_{736-the old school}]_{735-an abstract english drawing - room of the old school} into [[Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's drawing - room]_{737-miss marjoribanks 's drawing - room} , an individual spot of ground revealing something of the character of [its mistress]_{738-its mistress} . [The Doctor]_{326-the doctor} [himself]_{326-the doctor} was so moved by this , that [he]_{326-the doctor} looked vaguely round when [he]_{326-the doctor} came in , as if a little doubtful where [he]_{326-the doctor} was — but that might only be the effect of the sparkling mass of candles on the mantelpiece , which [he]_{326-the doctor} was too well - bred to remark upon the first night . But it was only in the morning that [Lucilla]_119-lucilla unfolded [her]_119-lucilla standard . [She]_119-lucilla was down to breakfast , ready to pour out the coffee , before [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} had left [[his]_{326-the doctor} room]_{741-his room} . [He]_{326-the doctor} found [her]_119-lucilla , to [his]_{326-the doctor} intense amazement , seated at the foot of the table , in the place which [he]_{326-the doctor} usually occupied [himself]_{326-the doctor} , before the urn and the coffee - pot . [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} hesitated for one momentous instant , stricken dumb by this unparalleled audacity ; but so great was the effect of [[his]_{90-dr marjoribanks} daughter]_{286-his daughter} 's courage and steadiness , that after that moment of fate [he]_{326-the doctor} accepted the seat by the side where everything was arranged for [him]_{326-the doctor} , and to which [Lucilla]_119-lucilla invited [him]_{326-the doctor} sweetly , though not without a touch of mental perturbation . The moment [he]_{326-the doctor} had seated [himself]_{326-the doctor} , [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} 's eyes were opened to the importance of the step [he]_{326-the doctor} had taken . " [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} am afraid [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} have taken [your]_{326-the doctor} seat , [papa]_295-papa , "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , with ingenuous sweetness . " But then [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} should have had to move the urn , and all the things , and [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} thought [you]_{326-the doctor} would not mind . "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} [The Doctor]_{326-the doctor} said nothing but " Humph ! "_{[326-the doctor]} and even that in an undertone ; but [he]_{326-the doctor} became aware all the same that [he]_{326-the doctor} had abdicated , without knowing it , and that the reins of state had been smilingly withdrawn from [his]_{326-the doctor} unconscious hands . When [Nancy]_102-nancy made [her]_102-nancy appearance the fact became still more apparent , though still in the sweetest way . " It is so dreadful to think [papa]_295-papa should have been bothered with all these things so long , "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . " After this [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} am sure [you]_{326-the doctor} and [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , [Nancy]_102-nancy , can arrange it all without giving [him]_295-papa the trouble . Perhaps this morning , [papa]_295-papa , as [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} am [a stranger]_{4528-a stranger} , [you]_295-papa will say if there is anything [you]_295-papa would like , and then [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} shall have time to talk it all over with [Nancy]_102-nancy , and find out what is best,"—and_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} [Lucilla]_119-lucilla smiled so sweetly upon [[her]_119-lucilla two amazed subjects]_{745-her two amazed subjects} that the humour of the situation caught the fancy of [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} , who had a keen perception of the ridiculous . [He]_{326-the doctor} laughed out , much to [Nancy]_102-nancy 's consternation , who was standing by in open - eyed dismay . " Very well , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , "_{[326-the doctor]} [he]_{326-the doctor} said ; " [you]_119-lucilla shall try what [you]_119-lucilla can do . [I]_{326-the doctor} daresay [Nancy]_102-nancy will be glad to have [me]_{326-the doctor} back again before long ; but in the meantime [I]_{326-the doctor} am quite content that [you]_119-lucilla should try , "_{[326-the doctor]} and [he]_{326-the doctor} went off laughing to [his]_{326-the doctor} brougham , but came back again before [Lucilla]_119-lucilla could take [Nancy]_102-nancy in hand , who was an antagonist more formidable . " [I]_{326-the doctor} forgot to tell [you]_119-lucilla , "_{[326-the doctor]} said [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} , " that [Tom Marjoribanks]_117-tom is coming on [Circuit]_25-circuit , and that [I]_{326-the doctor} have asked [him]_117-tom to stay [here]_4529-here , as a matter of course . [I]_{326-the doctor} suppose [he]_117-tom 'll arrive to - morrow . Good - bye till the evening . "_{[326-the doctor]} This , though [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} did not in the least intend it , struck [Lucilla]_119-lucilla like a Parthian arrow , and brought [her]_119-lucilla down for the moment . " [Tom Marjoribanks]_117-tom ! "_{[119-lucilla]} [she]_119-lucilla ejaculated in a kind of horror . " Of [all people in [the world]_{331-the world}]_{4530-all people in the world} , and at this moment ! "_{[119-lucilla]} but when [she]_119-lucilla saw the open eyes and rising colour of [Nancy]_102-nancy [the young dictator]_{748-the young dictator} recovered [herself]_{748-the young dictator} — for a conqueror in the first moment of [his]_{748-the young dictator} victory has need to be wary . [She]_119-lucilla called [Nancy]_102-nancy to [her]_119-lucilla in [her]_119-lucilla most affectionate tones as [she]_119-lucilla finished [her]_119-lucilla breakfast . " [I]_119-lucilla sent [papa]_295-papa away , "_{[119-lucilla]} said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , " because [I]_119-lucilla wanted to have a good talk with [you]_102-nancy , [Nancy]_102-nancy . [I]_119-lucilla want to tell [you]_102-nancy [my]_119-lucilla object in life . It is to be a comfort to [papa]_295-papa . Ever since poor mamma died that is what [I]_119-lucilla have been thinking of ; and now [I]_119-lucilla have come [home]_287-home , and [I]_119-lucilla have made up [my]_119-lucilla mind that [he]_295-papa is not to be troubled about anything . [I]_119-lucilla know what [a good , faithful , valuable woman]_{4535-a good , faithful , valuable woman} [you]_102-nancy are , [I]_119-lucilla assure [you]_102-nancy . [You]_102-nancy need not think [me]_119-lucilla [a foolish girl who is not able to appreciate [you]_102-nancy]_{4536-a foolish girl who is not able to appreciate you} . The dinner was charming last night , [Nancy]_102-nancy , "_{[119-lucilla]} said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , with much feeling ; " and [I]_119-lucilla never saw anything more beautifully cooked than [papa]_295-papa 's cutlets to - day . "_{[119-lucilla]} " [Miss Lucilla]_119-lucilla , [I]_102-nancy may say as [I]_102-nancy am very glad [I]_102-nancy have pleased [you]_119-lucilla , "_[102-nancy] said [Nancy]_102-nancy , who was not quite conquered as yet . [She]_102-nancy stood very stiffly upright by the table , and maintained [her]_102-nancy integrity . " [Master]_4538-master is particular , [I]_{749-the prime minister} do n't deny , "_{[749-the prime minister]} continued [the prime minister]_{749-the prime minister} , who felt [herself]_{749-the prime minister} dethroned . " [I]_{749-the prime minister} 've always done [my]_{749-the prime minister} best to go in with [his]_4538-master little fancies , and [I]_{749-the prime minister} do n't mean to say as it is n't right and natural as [you]_119-lucilla should be [the missis]_{4539-the missis} . But [I]_{749-the prime minister} ai n't used to have ado with [ladies]_581-ladies , and that 's the truth . [Ladies]_581-ladies is stingy in a - many things as is the soul of a good dinner to [them]_581-ladies as knows . [I]_{749-the prime minister} may be valleyable or not , it ai n't for [me]_{749-the prime minister} to say ; but [I]_{749-the prime minister} 'm not one as can always be kept to a set figger in [my]_{749-the prime minister} gravy - beef , and [my]_{749-the prime minister} bacon , and them sorts of things . As for the butter , [I]_{749-the prime minister} do n't know as [I]_{749-the prime minister} could give [nobody]_4434-nobody an idea . [I]_{749-the prime minister} ai n't one as likes changes , but [I]_{749-the prime minister} ca n't abide to be kept to [a set figger]_{4543-a set figger} ; and that 's the chief thing , [Miss Lucilla]_119-lucilla , as [I]_{749-the prime minister} 've got to say . "_{[749-the prime minister]} " And quite reasonable too , "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} ; " [you]_119-lucilla and [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} will work perfectly well together , [Nancy]_102-nancy . [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} am sure [we]_4544-we have both the same meaning ; and [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} hope [you]_119-lucilla do n't think [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} am less concerned about [dear papa]_{303-dear papa} than about the gravy - beef . [He]_{303-dear papa} must have been very desolate , with [no one]_{281-no one} to talk to , though [he]_{303-dear papa} has been so good and kind and self - sacrificing in leaving [me]_{88-miss marjoribanks} to get every advantage ; but [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} mean to make it up to [him]_{303-dear papa} , now [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 've come [home]_287-home . "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} " Yes , [miss]_4389-miss , "_[102-nancy] said [Nancy]_102-nancy , somewhat mystified ; " not but what [master]_367-master has had [his]_367-master little parties now and again , to cheer [him]_367-master up a bit ; and [I]_102-nancy make bold to say , [miss]_4389-miss , as [I]_102-nancy have heard compliments , which it was [Thomas]_117-tom that brought ['em]_4551-'em [downstairs]_{302-downstairs} , as might go nigh to turn a body 's head , if it was vanity as [I]_102-nancy was thinking of ; but [I]_102-nancy ai n't one as thinks of anything but the comfort of [the family]_{4553-the family} , "_[102-nancy] said [Nancy]_102-nancy , yielding in spite of [herself]_102-nancy to follow the leadings of the higher will in presence of which [she]_102-nancy found [herself]_102-nancy , " and [I]_102-nancy 'm always one as does [my]_102-nancy best , [Miss Lucilla]_119-lucilla , if [I]_102-nancy ai n't worried nor kept to a set figger with [my]_102-nancy gravy - beef . "_[102-nancy] " [I]_119-lucilla have heard of [papa]_295-papa 's dinners , "_{[119-lucilla]} said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla graciously , " and [I]_{750-the new sovereign} do n't mean to let down [your]_102-nancy reputation , [Nancy]_102-nancy . Now [we]_4555-we are [two women]_{4556-two women} to manage everything , [we]_4555-we ought to do still better . [I]_{750-the new sovereign} have two or three things in [my]_{750-the new sovereign} head that [I]_{750-the new sovereign} will tell [you]_102-nancy after ; but in the meantime [I]_{750-the new sovereign} want [you]_102-nancy to know that the object of [my]_{750-the new sovereign} life is to be a comfort to [poor papa]_{4396-poor papa} ; and now let [us]_4555-we think what [we]_4555-we had better have for dinner , "_{[750-the new sovereign]} said [the new sovereign]_{750-the new sovereign} . [Nancy]_102-nancy was so totally unprepared for this manner of dethronement , that [she]_102-nancy gave in like [[her]_102-nancy master]_{666-her master} . [She]_102-nancy followed [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} humbly into those details in which [Lucilla]_119-lucilla speedily proved [herself]_119-lucilla [a woman of original mind]_{752-a woman of original mind} , and powers quite equal to [her]_119-lucilla undertaking . [[The Doctor]_{326-the doctor} 's formidable housekeeper]_{754-the doctor 's formidable housekeeper} conducted [[her]_{754-the doctor 's formidable housekeeper} young mistress]_{364-her young mistress} [downstairs]_{302-downstairs} afterwards , and showed [her]_{364-her young mistress} everything with the meekness of [a saint]_{757-a saint} . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had won a second victory still more exhilarating and satisfactory than the first ; for , to be sure , it is no great credit to [a woman of nineteen]_{758-a woman of nineteen} to make [a man of any age]_{759-a man of any age} throw down [his]_{759-a man of any age} arms ; but to conquer [a woman]_{4411-a woman} is a different matter , and [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was thoroughly sensible of the difference . Now , indeed , [she]_119-lucilla could feel with a sense of reality that [her]_119-lucilla foundations were laid . [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had enough of occupation for that day , and for many days . But [her]_119-lucilla mind was a little distracted by [[her]_119-lucilla father]_{292-her father} 's parting intelligence , and [she]_119-lucilla had , besides , a natural desire to view [the country [she]_119-lucilla had come to conquer]_{762-the country she had come to conquer} . When [she]_119-lucilla had made a careful supervision of [the house]_{339-the house} , and shifted [[her]_119-lucilla own quarters]_{764-her own quarters} into [the pleasantest of [the two best bedrooms]_{766-the two best bedrooms}]_{765-the pleasantest of the two best bedrooms} , and concluded that [the little bare dimity chamber [she]_119-lucilla had occupied the previous night]_{767-the little bare dimity chamber she had occupied the previous night} was quite good enough for [Tom Marjoribanks]_117-tom , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla put on [her]_119-lucilla hat and went out to make a little reconnaissance . [She]_119-lucilla walked down to [the spot where [St Roque 's]_{26-st roque 's} now stands]_{768-the spot where st roque 's now stands} , on [[her]_119-lucilla own side of [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane}]_{769-her own side of grange lane} , and up on the other side into [George Street]_{24-george street} , surveying all the capabilities of [the place]_{770-the place} with a rapid but penetrating glance . [[Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} 's house]_{771-dr marjoribanks 's house} could not have been better placed as a strategic position , commanding as [it]_{771-dr marjoribanks 's house} did all [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} , of which [it]_{771-dr marjoribanks 's house} was , so to speak , the key , and yet affording a base of communication with [the profaner public]_{772-the profaner public} , which [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was wise enough to know [a leader of society]_{773-a leader of society} should never ignore completely ; for , indeed , one of the great advantages of that brilliant position is , that it gives [a woman]_{4411-a woman} a right to be arbitrary , and to select [her]_{4411-a woman} materials according to [her]_{4411-a woman} judgment . It was more from a disinclination to repeat [herself]_119-lucilla than any other motive that [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , when [she]_119-lucilla had concluded this preliminary survey , went up into [Grove Street]_{27-grove street} , meaning to return [home]_287-home that way . At that hour in the morning the sun was shining on the little gardens on [the north side of [the street]_{777-the street}]_{776-the north side of the street} , which was the plebeian side ; and as it was the end of October , and by no means warm , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was glad to cross over and continue [her]_119-lucilla walk by the side of those little enclosures where the straggling chrysanthemums propped each other up , and [the cheerful Michaelmas daisies]_{778-the cheerful michaelmas daisies} made the best of it in the sunshine that remained to [them]_779-them . [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had nearly reached [Salem Chapel]_{22-salem chapel} , which pushed itself forward amid [the cosy little line of [houses]_781-houses]_{780-the cosy little line of houses} , pondering in [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} mind the unexpected hindrance which was about to be placed in [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} triumphant path , in the shape of [Tom Marjoribanks]_117-tom , when that singular piece of good fortune occurred to [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} which had so much effect upon [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} career in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} . Such happy accidents rarely happen , except to [great generals]_{782-great generals} or [heroes of romance]_{783-heroes of romance} ; and it would have been , perhaps , a presumption on the part of [Lucilla]_119-lucilla to place [herself]_119-lucilla conspicuously in either of these categories . The fact is , however , that at this eventful moment [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was walking along under the shade of [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} pretty parasol , not expecting anything , but absorbed in many thoughts , and a little cast down in [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} expectations of success by a consciousness that [this unlucky cousin]_{784-this unlucky cousin} would insist upon making love to [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , and perhaps even , as [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} expressed it , saying the words which it had taken all [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} skill to prevent [him]_{784-this unlucky cousin} from saying before . Not that [we]_785-we would have [any one]_{4391-any one} believe that love - making in the abstract was disagreeable to [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} ; but [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was only nineteen , well off and good - looking , and with plenty of time for all that ; and at the present moment [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had other matters of more importance in hand . It was while occupied with these reflections , and within three doors of [Salem Chapel]_{22-salem chapel} , in front of [a little garden where a great deal of mignonette had run to seed]_{787-a little garden where a great deal of mignonette had run to seed} , and where [the Michaelmas daisies]_{788-the michaelmas daisies} had taken full possession , that [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was roused suddenly out of [her]_119-lucilla musings . The surprise was so great that [she]_119-lucilla stopped short and stood still before [the house]_{339-the house} in the extremity of [her]_119-lucilla astonishment and delight . Who could it be that possessed that voice which [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} felt by instinct was the very one thing wanting — [a round , full , delicious contralto]_{790-a round , full , delicious contralto} , precisely adapted to supplement without supplanting [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} own high - pitched and much - cultivated organ ? [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} stopped short before the door and made a rapid observation even in the first moment of [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} surprise . [The house]_{339-the house} was not exactly like [the other humble houses in [Grove Street]_{27-grove street}]_{792-the other humble houses in grove street} . Two little blank squares hung in the centre of each of the lower windows , revealed to [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's educated eye the existence of so much " feeling "_{[793-a famous madonna]} for art as can be satisfied with a transparent porcelain version of [a famous Madonna]_{793-a famous madonna} ; and [she]_119-lucilla could even catch a glimpse , through the curtains of [the best room]_{794-the best room} — which , contrary to the wo nt of humble gentility in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} , were well drawn back , and allowed the light to enter fully — of the glimmer of gilt picture - frames . And in [the little garden in front]_{795-the little garden in front} , half buried among the mignonette , were some remains of plaster - casts , originally placed there for ornament , but long since cast down by rain and neglect . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla made [her]_119-lucilla observations with the promptitude of [an accomplished warrior]_{796-an accomplished warrior} , and before the second bar of the melody indoors was finished , had knocked very energetically . " Is [Miss Lake]_{118-miss lake} at [home]_287-home ? "_{[119-lucilla]} [she]_119-lucilla asked , with confidence , of [the little maid - servant]_{797-the little maid - servant} who opened the door to [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . And it was thus that [Lucilla]_119-lucilla made [her]_119-lucilla first bold step out of the limits of [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} for the good of [society]_444-society , and secured at once several important personal advantages , and the great charm of those Thursday evenings which made so entire a revolution in the taste and ideas of [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} . [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} did not leave [the contralto]_{799-the contralto} any time to recover from [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} surprise ; [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} went up to [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} direct where [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} stood , with [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} song arrested on [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} lips , as [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had risen hastily from the piano . " Is it [Rose]_108-rose ? "_{[119-lucilla]} said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , going forward with the most eager cordiality , and holding out both [her]_119-lucilla hands ; though , to be sure , [she]_119-lucilla knew very well it was not [Rose]_108-rose , who was about half the height of [the singer]_{800-the singer} , and was known to everybody in [Mount Pleasant]_{2-mount pleasant} to be utterly innocent of a voice . " No , "_{[118-miss lake]} said [Miss Lake]_{118-miss lake} , who was much astonished and startled and offended , as was unfortunately rather [her]_{118-miss lake} custom . [She]_{118-miss lake} was [a young woman without any of those instincts of politeness]_{801-a young woman without any of those instincts of politeness} , which make [some people]_{443-some people} pleasant in spite of [themselves]_{443-some people} ; and [she]_{118-miss lake} added nothing to soften this abrupt negative , but drew [her]_{118-miss lake} hands away from [the stranger]_{803-the stranger} and stood bolt upright , looking at [her]_{803-the stranger} , with a burning blush , caused by temper much more than by embarrassment , on [her]_{118-miss lake} face . " Then , "_{[119-lucilla]} said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , dropping lightly into the most comfortable chair [she]_119-lucilla could get sight of in [the bare little parlour]_{804-the bare little parlour} , " it is [Barbara]_{99-mrs woodburn} — and that is a great deal better ; [Rose]_108-rose is a good little thing , but — [she]_108-rose is different , [you]_4559-you know . It is so odd [you]_4559-you should not remember [me]_119-lucilla ; [I]_119-lucilla thought [everybody]_{300-everybody} knew [me]_119-lucilla in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} . [You]_4559-you know [I]_119-lucilla have been a long time away , and now [I]_119-lucilla have come [home]_287-home for good . [Your]_4559-you voice is just the very thing to go with [mine]_119-lucilla : was it not a lucky thing that [I]_119-lucilla should have passed just at the right moment ? [I]_119-lucilla do n't know how it is , but somehow these lucky chances always happen to [me]_119-lucilla . [I]_119-lucilla am [Lucilla Marjoribanks]_119-lucilla , [you]_4559-you know . "_{[119-lucilla]} " Indeed ! "_{[99-mrs woodburn]} said [Barbara]_{99-mrs woodburn} , who had [not the least intention of being civil]_{805-not the least intention of being civil} , " [I]_{99-mrs woodburn} did not recognise [you]_4559-you in the least . "_{[99-mrs woodburn]} " Yes , [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} remember [you]_4559-you were always shortsighted a little , "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} calmly . " [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} should so like if [we]_4562-we could try a duet . [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} have been having lessons in [Italy]_8-italy , [you]_4559-you know , and [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} am sure [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} could give [you]_4559-you a few hints . [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} always like , when [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} can , to be of use . Tell [me]_{88-miss marjoribanks} what songs [you]_4559-you have that [we]_4562-we could sing together . [You]_4559-you know , [[my]_{88-miss marjoribanks} dear]_{4403-my dear} , it is not as if [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was asking [you]_4559-you for mere amusement to [myself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} ; [my]_{88-miss marjoribanks} grand object in life is to be a comfort to [papa]_295-papa — — "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} " Do [you]_{88-miss marjoribanks} mean [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} ? "_{[99-mrs woodburn]} said [the uncivil Barbara]_{99-mrs woodburn} . " [I]_{99-mrs woodburn} am sure [he]_295-papa does not care in the least for music . [I]_{99-mrs woodburn} think [you]_4559-you must be making a mistake — — "_{[99-mrs woodburn]} " Oh , no , "_{[119-lucilla]} said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , " [I]_119-lucilla never make mistakes . [I]_119-lucilla do n't mean to sing to [him]_295-papa , [you]_4559-you know ; but [you]_4559-you are just [the very person [I]_119-lucilla wanted]_{4565-the very person i wanted} . As for the ridiculous idea [some people]_{443-some people} have that [nobody]_4434-nobody can be called on who does not live in [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} , [I]_119-lucilla assure [you]_4559-you [I]_119-lucilla mean to make an end of that . Of course [I]_119-lucilla can not commence just all in a moment . But it would always be an advantage to practise a little together . [I]_119-lucilla like to know exactly how far [one]_4465-one can calculate upon [everybody]_{300-everybody} ; then [one]_4465-one can tell , without fear of breaking down , just what [one]_4465-one may venture to do . "_{[119-lucilla]} " [I]_{99-mrs woodburn} do n't understand in the least , "_{[99-mrs woodburn]} said [Barbara]_{99-mrs woodburn} , whose pride was up in arms . " Perhaps [you]_4559-you think [I]_{99-mrs woodburn} am [a professional singer]_{4572-a professional singer} ? "_{[99-mrs woodburn]} " [[My]_{88-miss marjoribanks} dear]_{4403-my dear} , [a professional singer]_{4572-a professional singer} spoils everything , "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} ; " it changes the character of an evening altogether . There are so [few people who understand that]_{4575-few people who understand that} . When [you]_4559-you have [professional singers]_{4576-professional singers} , [you]_4559-you have to give [yourself]_4559-you up to music ; and that is not [my]_{88-miss marjoribanks} view in the least . [My]_{88-miss marjoribanks} great aim , as all [[my]_{88-miss marjoribanks} friends]_{4577-my friends} are aware , is to be a comfort to [dear papa]_{303-dear papa} . "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} " [I]_119-lucilla wish [you]_{88-miss marjoribanks} would not talk in riddles , "_{[119-lucilla]} said [[Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's amazed and indignant companion]_{806-lucilla 's amazed and indignant companion} , in [her]_{806-lucilla 's amazed and indignant companion} round rich contralto . " [I]_{806-lucilla 's amazed and indignant companion} suppose [you]_{88-miss marjoribanks} really are [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . [I]_{806-lucilla 's amazed and indignant companion} have always heard that [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was a little — — "_{[806-lucilla 's amazed and indignant companion]} " There ! "_{[119-lucilla]} said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla triumphantly ; " really it is almost like a recitativo to hear [you]_{88-miss marjoribanks} speak . [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} am so glad . What have [you]_{88-miss marjoribanks} got there ? Oh , to be sure , it 's that duet out of [the Trovatore]_{4579-the trovatore} . Do let [us]_4580-us try it ; there is [nobody here]_{4581-nobody here} , and everything is so convenient — and [you]_{88-miss marjoribanks} know it would never do to risk a breakdown . Will [you]_{88-miss marjoribanks} play the accompaniment , or shall [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} ? "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , taking off [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} gloves . As for [[the drawing - master]_{347-the drawing - master} 's daughter]_{808-the drawing - master 's daughter} , [she]_{808-the drawing - master 's daughter} stood aghast , lost in such sudden bewilderment and perplexity that [she]_{808-the drawing - master 's daughter} could find no words to reply . [She]_{808-the drawing - master 's daughter} was not in the least amiable or yielding by nature ; but [Lucilla]_119-lucilla took it so much as a matter of course that [Barbara]_{99-mrs woodburn} could not find a word to say ; and before [she]_119-lucilla could be sure that it was real , [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had seated [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} at the piano . [Barbara]_{99-mrs woodburn} was so obstinate that [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} would not sing the first part , which ought to have been [hers]_{99-mrs woodburn} ; but [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} was not clever enough for [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} antagonist . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla sang [her]_119-lucilla part by [herself]_119-lucilla gallantly ; and when it came to [Barbara]_{99-mrs woodburn} 's turn the second time , [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} essayed the second in a false voice , which drove [the contralto]_{799-the contralto} off [her]_{808-the drawing - master 's daughter} guard ; and then the magnificent volume of sound flowed forth , grand enough to have filled [Lucilla]_119-lucilla with envy if [she]_119-lucilla had not been sustained by that sublime confidence in [herself]_119-lucilla which is the first necessity to [a woman with a mission]_{543-a woman with a mission} . [She]_119-lucilla paused a moment in the accompaniment to clap [her]_119-lucilla hands after that strophe was accomplished , and then resumed with energy . For , to be sure , [she]_119-lucilla knew by instinct what sort of clay [the people]_{811-the people} were made of by whom [she]_119-lucilla had to work , and gave [them]_{811-the people} [their]_{811-the people} reward with that liberality and discrimination which is the glory of enlightened despotism . [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was naturally elated when [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had performed this important and successful tour . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} got up from the piano , and closed it in [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} open , imperial way . " [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} do not want to tire [you]_119-lucilla , [you]_119-lucilla know , "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} said ; " that will do for to - day . [I]_119-lucilla told [you]_119-lucilla [your]_119-lucilla voice was the very thing to go with [mine]_119-lucilla . Give [my]_119-lucilla love to [Rose]_108-rose when [she]_108-rose comes in , but do n't bring [her]_108-rose with [you]_119-lucilla when [you]_119-lucilla come to [me]_119-lucilla . [She]_108-rose is a good little thing — but then [she]_108-rose is different , [you]_119-lucilla know , "_{[119-lucilla]} said [the bland Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; and [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} held out [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} hand to [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} captive]_{812-her captive} graciously , and gathered up [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} parasol , which [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had left on [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} chair . [Barbara Lake]_120-barbara let [[her]_120-barbara visitor]_{813-her visitor} go after this , with a sense that [she]_120-barbara had fallen asleep , and had dreamt it all ; but , after all , there was something in the visit which was not disagreeable when [she]_120-barbara came to think it over . [The drawing - master]_{347-the drawing - master} was poor , and [he]_{347-the drawing - master} had a quantity of [children]_815-children , as was natural , and [Barbara]_120-barbara had never forgiven [[her]_120-barbara mother]_{272-her mother} for dying just at the moment when [she]_{272-her mother} had a chance of seeing a little of what [she]_{272-her mother} called [the world]_{331-the world} . At that time [Mr Lake]_{93-mr lake} and [his]_{93-mr lake} portfolio of drawings were asked out frequently to tea ; and when [he]_{93-mr lake} had pupils in [the family]_{4553-the family} , [some kind people]_{819-some kind people} asked [him]_{93-mr lake} to bring [one of [[his]_{93-mr lake} daughters]_{821-his daughters}]_{820-one of his daughters} with [him]_{93-mr lake} — so that [Barbara]_120-barbara , who was ambitious , had beheld [herself]_120-barbara for a month or two almost on the threshold of [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} . And it was at this moment of all others , just at the same time as [Mrs Marjoribanks]_{89-mrs john} finished [her]_{89-mrs john} pale career , that poor [Mrs Lake]_{121-mrs lake} thought fit to die , to the injury of [[her]_{121-mrs lake} daughter]_{822-her daughter} 's prospects and the destruction of [her]_{89-mrs john} hopes . Naturally [Barbara]_120-barbara had never quite forgiven that injury . It was this sense of having been ill - used which made [her]_120-barbara so resolute about sending [Rose]_108-rose to [Mount Pleasant]_{2-mount pleasant} , though [the poor little girl]_{823-the poor little girl} did not in the least want to go , and was very happy helping [her]_{823-the poor little girl} papa at [the School of Design]_{824-the school of design} . But [Barbara]_120-barbara saw no reason why [Rose]_108-rose should be happy , while [she]_108-rose [herself]_108-rose had to resign [her]_108-rose inclinations and look after [a set of odious children]_{825-a set of odious children} . To be sure , it was a little hard upon [a young woman of a proper ambition , who knew [she]_{826-a young woman of a proper ambition , who knew she was handsome , to fall back into housekeeping} was handsome , to fall back into housekeeping]_{826-a young woman of a proper ambition , who knew she was handsome , to fall back into housekeeping} , and consent to remain unseen and unheard ; for [Barbara]_120-barbara was also aware that [she]_120-barbara had a remarkable voice . In these circumstances , it may be imagined that , after the first movement of a passionate temper was over , when [she]_120-barbara had taken breath , and had time to consider this sudden and extraordinary visit , a glimmer of hope and interest penetrated into the bosom of [the gloomy girl]_{827-the gloomy girl} . [She]_120-barbara was two years older than [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , and as different in " style "_{[120-barbara]} as [she]_120-barbara was in voice . [She]_120-barbara was not stout as yet , though it is the nature of [a contralto to be stout]_{828-a contralto to be stout} ; but [she]_120-barbara was tall , with all due opportunity for that development which might come later . And then [Barbara]_120-barbara possessed a kind of beauty , the beauty of [a passionate and somewhat sullen brunette , dark and glowing , with straight black eyebrows , very dark and very straight]_{829-a passionate and somewhat sullen brunette , dark and glowing , with straight black eyebrows , very dark and very straight} , which gave , oddly enough , a suggestion of oblique vision to [her]_120-barbara eyes ; but [her]_120-barbara eyes were not in the least oblique , and looked at [you]_830-you straight from under that black line of shadow with no doubtful expression . [She]_120-barbara was shy in a kind of way , as was natural to [a young woman who had never seen any society]_{831-a young woman who had never seen any society} , and felt [herself]_120-barbara , on the whole , injured and unappreciated . But no two things could be more different than this shyness which made [Barbara]_120-barbara look [you]_830-you straight in the face with a kind of scared defiance , and the sweet shyness that pleaded for kind treatment in the soft eyes of [little Rose]_108-rose , who was plain , and had the oddest longing to make [people]_505-people comfortable , and please [them]_505-people in [her]_120-barbara way , which , to be sure , was not always successful . [Barbara]_120-barbara sat down on the stool before the piano , which [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had been so obliging as to close , and thought it all over with growing excitement . No doubt it was a little puzzling to make out how the discovery of [a fine contralto]_{833-a fine contralto} , and the possibility of getting up unlimited duets , could further [Lucilla]_119-lucilla in the great aim of [her]_119-lucilla life , which was to be a comfort to [[her]_119-lucilla dear papa]_{366-her dear papa} . But [Barbara]_120-barbara was like [a young soldier of fortune]_{835-a young soldier of fortune} , ready to take a great deal for granted , and swallow much that was mysterious in the programme of [the adventurous general who might lead [her]_120-barbara on to glory]_{836-the adventurous general who might lead her on to glory} . In half an hour [her]_120-barbara dreams had gone so far that [she]_120-barbara saw [herself]_120-barbara receiving in [[Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's drawing - room]_{737-miss marjoribanks 's drawing - room} the homage , not only of [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} , but even of [[the county]_{838-the county} families]_{839-the county families} , who would be attracted by rumours of [her]_120-barbara wonderful performance ; and [Barbara]_120-barbara was , to [her]_120-barbara own consciousness , walking up [the middle aisle of [Carlingford Church]_{29-carlingford church}]_{840-the middle aisle of carlingford church} in a veil of real Brussels , before [little Mr Lake]_{93-mr lake} came in , hungry and good - tempered , from [his]_{93-mr lake} round . To be sure , [she]_120-barbara had not concluded who was to be [the bridegroom]_{841-the bridegroom} ; but that was one of those matters of detail which could not be precisely concluded on till the time . Such was the immediate result , so far as [this secondary personage]_{842-this secondary personage} was concerned , of [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's masterly impromptu ; and it is needless to say that [the accomplished warrior]_{843-the accomplished warrior} , who had [her]_119-lucilla wits always about [her]_119-lucilla , and had made , while engaged in a simple reconnaissance , so brilliant and successful a capture , withdrew from the scene still more entirely satisfied with [herself]_119-lucilla . Nothing , indeed , could have come more opportunely for [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , who possessed in perfection that faculty of throwing [herself]_119-lucilla into the future , and anticipating the difficulties of a position , which is so valuable to all who aspire to be [leaders of mankind]_{844-leaders of mankind} . With a prudence which [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} [himself]_{90-dr marjoribanks} would have acknowledged to be remarkable " in [a person of [her]_119-lucilla age and sex]_{4582-a person of her age and sex} , "_{[90-dr marjoribanks]} [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had already foreseen that to amuse [[her]_119-lucilla guests]_{845-her guests} entirely in [her]_119-lucilla own person , would be at once impracticable and " bad style . "_{[119-lucilla]} The first objection might have been got over , for [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had a soul above the ordinary limits of possibility , but the second unanswerable . This discovery , however , satisfied all the necessities of the position . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , who was liberal , as genius ought always to be , was perfectly willing that all [the young ladies in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{846-the young ladies in carlingford} should sing [their]_{846-the young ladies in carlingford} little songs while [she]_119-lucilla was entertaining [[her]_119-lucilla guests]_{845-her guests} ; and then at the right moment , when [her]_119-lucilla ruling mind saw it was necessary , would occur the duet — the one duet which would be the great feature of the evening . Thus it will be seen that another quality of the highest order developed itself during [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's deliberations ; for , to tell the truth , [she]_119-lucilla set a good deal of store by [her]_119-lucilla voice , and had been used to applause , and had tasted the sweetness of individual success . This , however , [she]_119-lucilla was willing to sacrifice for the enhanced and magnificent effect which [she]_119-lucilla felt could be produced by the combination of the two voices ; and the sacrifice was one which [a weaker woman]_{848-a weaker woman} would have been incapable of making . [She]_119-lucilla went [home]_287-home past [Salem Chapel]_{22-salem chapel} by [the little lane]_{850-the little lane} which makes a line of communication between the end of [Grove Street]_{27-grove street} and [the beginning of [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane}]_{851-the beginning of grange lane} , with a sentiment of satisfaction worthy the greatness of [her]_119-lucilla mission . [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} never came [home]_287-home to lunch , and indeed had a contempt for that feminine indulgence ; which , to be sure , might be accounted for by the fact that about that time in the day [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} very often found [himself]_{326-the doctor} to be passing close by one or other of [the houses in [the neighbourhood]_{855-the neighbourhood}]_{854-the houses in the neighbourhood} which had a reputation for good sherry or madeira , such as exists no more . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , accordingly , had [her]_119-lucilla lunch alone , served to [her]_119-lucilla with respectful care by [Nancy , who was still under the impression of the interview of the morning]_{856-nancy , who was still under the impression of the interview of the morning} ; and it occurred to [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , as [she]_119-lucilla sat at table alone , that this was an opportunity too valuable to be left unimproved ; for , to be sure , there are few things more pleasant than a little impromptu luncheon - party , where [everybody comes without being expected]_{857-everybody comes without being expected} , fresh from [the outside world]_{858-the outside world} , and ready to tell all that is going on ; though , on the other hand , it was a little doubtful how it might work in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} , where [the men]_{582-the men} had generally something to do , and where [the married ladies]_{860-the married ladies} took [their]_{860-the married ladies} luncheon when [the children]_{4442-the children} had [their]_{4442-the children} dinner , and presided at the nursery meal . And as for a party of [young ladies]_{862-young ladies} , even supposing [they]_{862-young ladies} had the courage to come , with no more solid admixture of [the more important members of society]_{863-the more important members of society} , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , to tell the truth , had no particular taste for that . [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} reflected as [she]_119-lucilla ate — and indeed , thanks to [her]_119-lucilla perfect health and [her]_119-lucilla agreeable morning walk , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had a very pretty appetite , and enjoyed [her]_119-lucilla meal in a way that would have been most satisfactory to [[her]_119-lucilla many friends]_{864-her many friends} — that it must be by way of making [his]_865-he visit , which was aggravating under all circumstances , more aggravating still , that [Tom Marjoribanks]_117-tom had decided to come now , of all times in [the world]_{331-the world} . " If [he]_865-he had waited till things were organised , [he]_865-he might have been of a little use , "_{[119-lucilla]} [Lucilla]_119-lucilla said to [herself]_119-lucilla ; " for at least [he]_865-he could have brought some of [the men that come on circuit]_{4583-the men that come on circuit} , and that would have made a little novelty ; but , of course , just now it would never do to make a rush at [people]_505-people , and invite [them]_505-people all at once . "_{[119-lucilla]} After a moment 's consideration , however . [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , with [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} usual candour , reflected that it was not in [Tom Marjoribanks]_117-tom 's power to change the time of the [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} assizes , and that , accordingly , [he]_865-he was not to be blamed in this particular at least . " Of course it is not [his]_865-he fault , "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} added , to [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , " but it is astonishing how things happen with [some men]_{4585-some men} always at the wrong moment ; and it is so like [Tom]_117-tom . "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} These reflections were interrupted by the arrival of [visitors]_867-visitors , whom [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} received with [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} usual grace . [The first]_{868-the first} was [old Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} , who kissed [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , and wanted to know how [she]_{96-mrs chiley} had enjoyed [herself]_{96-mrs chiley} on [the Continent]_{30-the continent} , and if [she]_{96-mrs chiley} had brought many pretty things [home]_287-home . " [[My]_{870-the old lady} dear]_{4403-my dear} , [you]_{4403-my dear} have grown ever so much since the last time [I]_{870-the old lady} saw [you]_{4403-my dear} , "_{[870-the old lady]} [the old lady]_{870-the old lady} said in [her]_{870-the old lady} grandmotherly way , " and stout with it , which is such a comfort with [a tall girl]_{311-a tall girl} ; and then [[your]_{4403-my dear} poor dear mamma]_{4588-your poor dear mamma} was so delicate . [I]_{870-the old lady} have always been a little anxious about [you]_{4403-my dear} on that account , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; and [I]_{870-the old lady} am so glad , [[my]_{870-the old lady} dear]_{4403-my dear} , to see [you]_{4403-my dear} looking so strong . "_{[870-the old lady]} " [Dear Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} , "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , who perhaps in [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} heart was not quite so gratified by this compliment as [the old lady]_{870-the old lady} intended , " the great aim of [my]_{870-the old lady} life is to be a comfort to [dear papa]_{303-dear papa} . "_{[870-the old lady]} [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} was very much moved by this filial piety , and [she]_{96-mrs chiley} told [Lucilla]_119-lucilla that story about [[the Colonel]_{595-the colonel} 's niece]_{873-the colonel 's niece} , [Susan]_122-susan , who was such [a good daughter]_{874-a good daughter} , and had refused three excellent offers , to devote [herself]_122-susan to [[her]_122-susan father]_{292-her father} and [mother]_876-mother , with which [the public in [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane}]_{877-the public in grange lane} were tolerably acquainted . " And one of [them]_4591-them was [a baronet]_{4592-a baronet} , [[my]_{96-mrs chiley} dear]_{4403-my dear} , "_{[96-mrs chiley]} said [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} . [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} did not make any decided response , for [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} felt that it would be dangerous to commit [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} to such a height of self - abnegation as that ; but [the old lady]_{870-the old lady} was quite pleased to hear of [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} travels and adventures instead ; and stayed so long that [Mrs Centum]_{98-mrs centum} and [Mrs Woodburn , who happened to arrive at the same moment]_{879-mrs woodburn , who happened to arrive at the same moment} , found [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} still there . [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} was a little afraid of [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} , and [she]_{96-mrs chiley} took [her]_{96-mrs chiley} leave hastily , with another kiss ; and [Lucilla]_119-lucilla found [herself]_119-lucilla face to face with [the only two women who could attempt a rival enterprise to [her]_119-lucilla own in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{880-the only two women who could attempt a rival enterprise to her own in carlingford} . As for [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} , [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} had settled [herself]_{99-mrs woodburn} in an easy - chair by the fire , and was fully prepared to take notes . To be sure , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was [the very person to fall victim to [her]_119-lucilla arts]_{881-the very person to fall victim to her arts} ; for that confidence in [herself]_119-lucilla which , in one point of view , gave grandeur to the character of [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , gave [her]_119-lucilla also a certain naïveté and openness which [the most simple rustic]_{882-the most simple rustic} could not have surpassed . " [I]_{883-the mimic} am sure by [her]_{96-mrs chiley} face [she]_{96-mrs chiley} has been telling [you]_4594-you about [[my]_{883-the mimic} niece]_{4595-my niece} [Susan]_122-susan , "_{[883-the mimic]} said [the mimic]_{883-the mimic} , assuming [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} 's tone , and almost [her]_{96-mrs chiley} appearance , for the moment , " and that one of [them]_4596-them was [a baronet]_{4592-a baronet} , [[my]_{96-mrs chiley} dear]_{4403-my dear} . [I]_{96-mrs chiley} always know from [her]_{96-mrs chiley} looks what [she]_{96-mrs chiley} has been saying ; and ' [the Colonel]_{595-the colonel} was much as usual , but suffering a little from the cold , as [he]_{595-the colonel} always does in this climate . ' [She]_{96-mrs chiley} must be [a good soul]_{4600-a good soul} , for [she]_{96-mrs chiley} always has [her]_{96-mrs chiley} favourite little speeches written in [her]_{96-mrs chiley} face . "_{[96-mrs chiley]} " [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} am sure [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} do n't know , "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , who felt it was [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} duty to make an example ; " there has always been one thing remarked of [me]_119-lucilla all [my]_119-lucilla life , that [I]_119-lucilla never have had a great sense of humour . [I]_119-lucilla know it is singular , but when [one]_4465-one has a defect , it is always so much better to confess it . [I]_119-lucilla always get on very well with anything else , but [I]_119-lucilla never had any sense of humour , [you]_4602-you know ; and [I]_119-lucilla am very fond of [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} . [She]_{96-mrs chiley} has always had a fancy for [me]_119-lucilla from the time [I]_119-lucilla was born ; and [she]_{96-mrs chiley} has such nice manners . But then , it is so odd [I]_119-lucilla should have no sense of humour , "_{[119-lucilla]} said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , addressing [herself]_119-lucilla to [Mrs Centum]_{98-mrs centum} , who was sitting on the sofa by [her]_119-lucilla . " Do n't [you]_{98-mrs centum} think it is very odd ? "_{[98-mrs centum]} " [I]_{98-mrs centum} am sure it is very nice , "_{[98-mrs centum]} said [Mrs Centum]_{98-mrs centum} . " [I]_{98-mrs centum} hate [people that laugh at everything]_{4603-people that laugh at everything} . [I]_{98-mrs centum} do n't see much to laugh at [myself]_{98-mrs centum} , [I]_{98-mrs centum} am sure , in [this distracting world]_{4604-this distracting world} ; [any one who has a lot of [children]_815-children and [servants]_{4607-servants} like [me]_{98-mrs centum} to look after]_{4605-any one who has a lot of children and servants like me to look after} , finds very little to laugh at . "_{[98-mrs centum]} And [she]_119-lucilla seized the opportunity to enter upon domestic circumstances . [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} did not answer a word . [She]_{99-mrs woodburn} made a most dashing murderous sketch of [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , but that did [the future ruler of [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{884-the future ruler of carlingford} very little harm ; and then , by the evening , it was known through all [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} that [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had snubbed [the caricaturist who kept [all the good people]_{886-all the good people} in terror of [their]_{886-all the good people} lives]_{885-the caricaturist who kept all the good people in terror of their lives} . Snubbed [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} absolutely , and took the words out of [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} very mouth , was the report that flew through [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} ; and it may be imagined how [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's prestige rose in consequence , and how much [people]_505-people began to expect of [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , who had performed such a feat almost on the first day of [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} return [home]_287-home . [Tom Marjoribanks]_117-tom arrived that night , according to [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} 's expectation . [He]_117-tom arrived , with that curious want of adaptation to the circumstances which characterised [the young man]_{890-the young man} , at an hour which put [Nancy]_102-nancy entirely out , and upset the equanimity of [the kitchen]_{370-the kitchen} for twenty - four hours at least . [He]_117-tom came , if any one can conceive of such an instance of carelessness , by [the nine o'clock train]_{892-the nine o'clock train} , just as [they]_893-they had finished putting to rights [downstairs]_{302-downstairs} . After this , [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's conclusion that the fact of the [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} assizes occurring a day or two after [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} arrival , when as yet [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was not fully prepared to take advantage of [them]_893-they , was so like [Tom]_117-tom , may be partially understood . And of course [he]_117-tom was furiously hungry , and could have managed perfectly to be in time for dinner if [he]_117-tom had not missed [the train]_{895-the train} at [Didcot Junction]_{31-didcot junction} , by some wonderful blunder of [the railway people]_{896-the railway people} , which never could have occurred but for [his]_117-tom unlucky presence among [the passengers]_{897-the passengers} . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla took [Thomas]_117-tom apart , and sent [him]_117-tom [downstairs]_{302-downstairs} with the most conciliatory message . " Tell [Nancy]_102-nancy not to put [herself]_102-nancy about , but to send up something cold — the cold pie , or anything [she]_102-nancy can find handy . Tell [her]_102-nancy [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} am so vexed , but it is just like [Mr Tom]_117-tom ; and [he]_117-tom never knows what [he]_117-tom is eating , "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . As for [Nancy]_102-nancy , this sweetness did not subdue [her]_102-nancy in the least . [She]_102-nancy said , " [I]_102-nancy 'll thank [Miss Lucilla]_119-lucilla to mind [her]_119-lucilla own business . The cold pie is for [master]_367-master 's breakfast . [I]_102-nancy ai n't such a goose as not to know what to send [upstairs]_362-upstairs , and that [Tummas]_123-tummas can tell [her]_119-lucilla if [he]_123-tummas likes . "_[102-nancy] In the meantime [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} was in [the drawing - room]_{4397-the drawing - room} , much against [his]_{326-the doctor} will , with [the two young people]_{901-the two young people} , spinning about [the room]_{395-the room} , and looking at [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's books and knick - knacks on the tables by way of covering [his]_{326-the doctor} impatience . [He]_{326-the doctor} wanted to carry off [Tom]_117-tom , who was rather a favourite , to [[his]_117-tom own den]_{903-his own den} [downstairs]_{302-downstairs} , where [the young man]_{890-the young man} 's supper was to be served ; but , at the same time , [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} could not deny that [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had a right to the greetings and homage of [[her]_119-lucilla cousin]_{906-her cousin} . [He]_{90-dr marjoribanks} could not help thinking , on the whole , as [he]_{90-dr marjoribanks} looked at [the two]_{678-the two} , what a much more sensible arrangement it would have been if [he]_{90-dr marjoribanks} had had [the boy]_{908-the boy} , instead of [[his]_{90-dr marjoribanks} sister]_{577-his sister} , who had been [a widow]_{910-a widow} for ever so long , and no doubt had spoiled [[her]_{577-his sister} son]_{911-her son} , as [women]_492-women always do ; and then [Lucilla]_119-lucilla might have passed under the sway of [Mrs Marjoribanks]_{89-mrs john} , who no doubt would have known how to manage [her]_119-lucilla . Thus [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} mused , with that sense of mild amazement at the blunders of [Providence]_{107-providence} , which [so many people]_{914-so many people} experience , and without any idea that [Mrs Marjoribanks]_{89-mrs john} would have found a task a great deal beyond [her]_{89-mrs john} powers in the management of [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . As for [Tom]_117-tom , [he]_117-tom was horribly hungry , having found , as was to be expected , no possible means of lunching at [Didcot]_32-didcot ; but , at the same time , [he]_117-tom was exhilarated by [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's smile , and delighted to think of having a week at least to spend in [her]_119-lucilla society . " [I]_117-tom do n't think [I]_117-tom ever saw [you]_119-lucilla looking so well , "_[117-tom] [he]_117-tom was saying ; " and [you]_119-lucilla know [my]_117-tom opinion generally on that subject . "_[117-tom] To which [Lucilla]_119-lucilla responded in a way to wither all the germs of sentiment in the bud . " What subject ? "_{[119-lucilla]} [she]_119-lucilla said ; " [my]_119-lucilla looks ? [I]_119-lucilla am sure [they]_4610-they ca n't be interesting to [you]_119-lucilla . [You]_119-lucilla are as hungry as ever [you]_119-lucilla can be , and [I]_119-lucilla can see it in [your]_119-lucilla eyes . [Papa]_94-papa , [he]_94-papa is famishing , and [I]_119-lucilla do n't think [he]_94-papa can contain [himself]_94-papa any longer . Do take [him]_94-papa [downstairs]_{302-downstairs} , and let [him]_94-papa have something to eat . For [myself]_119-lucilla , "_{[119-lucilla]} [Lucilla]_119-lucilla continued , in a lower tone , " it is [my]_119-lucilla duty that keeps [me]_119-lucilla up . [You]_119-lucilla know it has always been the object of [my]_119-lucilla life to be a comfort to [papa]_295-papa . "_{[119-lucilla]} " Come along , [Tom]_117-tom , "_{[326-the doctor]} said [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} . " Do n't waste [your]_117-tom time philandering when [your]_117-tom supper is ready . "_{[326-the doctor]} And [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} led the way [downstairs]_{302-downstairs} , leaving [Tom]_117-tom , who followed [him]_{90-dr marjoribanks} , in a state of great curiosity to know what secret oppression it might be under which [[his]_117-tom cousin]_{917-his cousin} was supported by [her]_{917-his cousin} duty . Naturally [his]_117-tom thoughts reverted to [a possible rival]_{918-a possible rival} — [some one whom [the sensible Doctor]_{920-the sensible doctor} would have nothing to say to]_{919-some one whom the sensible doctor would have nothing to say to} ; and [his]_117-tom very ears grew red with excitement at this idea . But , notwithstanding , [he]_117-tom ate a very satisfactory meal in [the library]_{921-the library} , where [he]_117-tom had to answer all sorts of questions . [Tom]_117-tom had [his]_117-tom tray at the end of the table , and [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} , who had , according to [his]_{326-the doctor} hospitable old - fashioned habit , taken a glass of claret to " keep [him]_117-tom company , "_{[326-the doctor]} sat in [his]_{326-the doctor} easy - chair between the fire and the table , and sipped [his]_{326-the doctor} wine , and admired its colour and purity in the light , and watched with satisfaction the excellent meal [[his]_{326-the doctor} nephew]_{923-his nephew} was making . [He]_{326-the doctor} asked [him]_117-tom all about [his]_117-tom prospects , and what [he]_117-tom was doing , which [Tom]_117-tom replied to with the frankest confidence . [He]_117-tom was not very fond of work , nor were [his]_117-tom abilities anything out of the common ; but at the present moment [Tom]_117-tom saw no reason why [he]_117-tom should not gain the Woolsack in time ; and [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} gave something like a sigh as [he]_{90-dr marjoribanks} listened , and wondered much what [Providence]_{107-providence} could be thinking of not to give [him]_{90-dr marjoribanks} [the boy]_{908-the boy} . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla meantime was very much occupied [upstairs]_362-upstairs . [She]_119-lucilla had [the new housemaid]_{697-the new housemaid} up nominally to give [her]_119-lucilla instructions about [[Mr Tom]_117-tom 's room]_{927-mr tom 's room} , but really to take the covers off the chairs , and see how they looked when [the room]_{395-the room} was lighted up ; but the progress of decay had gone too far to stand that trial . After all , [the chintz]_{929-the chintz} , though none of the freshest , was the best . When [the gentlemen]_{574-the gentlemen} came [upstairs]_362-upstairs , which [Tom]_117-tom , to [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} 's disgust , insisted on doing , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was found in the act of pacing [the room]_{395-the room} — pacing , not in the sentimental sense of making a little promenade up and down , but in the homely practical signification , with a view of measuring , that [she]_119-lucilla might form an idea how much carpet was required . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was tall enough to go through this process without any great drawback in point of grace — the long step giving rather a tragedy - queen effect to [[her]_119-lucilla handsome but substantial person]_{934-her handsome but substantial person} and long , sweeping dress . [She]_119-lucilla stopped short , however , when [she]_119-lucilla saw [them]_935-them , and withdrew to the sofa , on which [she]_119-lucilla had established [her]_119-lucilla throne ; and there was a little air of conscious pathos on [her]_119-lucilla face as [she]_119-lucilla sat down , which impressed [[her]_119-lucilla companions]_{314-her companions} . As for [Tom]_117-tom , [he]_117-tom instinctively felt that it must have something to do with that mystery under which [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was supported by [her]_119-lucilla duty ; and [the irrelevant young man]_{937-the irrelevant young man} conceived immediately a violent desire to knock [the fellow]_{938-the fellow} down ; whereas there was [no fellow]_{939-no fellow} at all in the case , unless it might be [Mr Holden]_{124-mr holden} , [the upholsterer , whose visits [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} would have received with greater enthusiasm at this moment than those of [the most eligible eldest son in [England]_33-england]_{941-the most eligible eldest son in england}]_{940-the upholsterer , whose visits miss marjoribanks would have received with greater enthusiasm at this moment than those of the most eligible eldest son in england} . And then [she]_119-lucilla gave a little pathetic sigh . " What were [you]_119-lucilla doing , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ? "_{[119-lucilla]} said [her]_119-lucilla father,—"rehearsing [Lady Macbeth]_{125-lady macbeth} , [I]_119-lucilla suppose . At least [you]_119-lucilla looked exactly like it when [we]_4613-we came into [the room]_{395-the room} . "_{[119-lucilla]} " No , [papa]_295-papa , "_{[119-lucilla]} said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla sweetly ; " [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was only measuring to see how much carpet [we]_4613-we should want ; and that , [you]_295-papa know , and [Tom]_117-tom 's coming , made [me]_{88-miss marjoribanks} think of old times . [You]_295-papa are so much downstairs in [the library]_{921-the library} that [you]_295-papa do n't feel it ; but [a lady]_{4506-a lady} has to spend [her]_{4506-a lady} life in [the drawing - room]_{4397-the drawing - room} — and then [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} always was so domestic . It does not matter what is outside , [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} always find [my]_{88-miss marjoribanks} pleasure at [home]_287-home . [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} can not help if it has a little effect on [my]_{88-miss marjoribanks} spirits now and then , "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , looking down upon [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} handkerchief , " to be always surrounded with things that have such associations — — "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} " What associations ? "_{[942-the amazed doctor]} said [the amazed Doctor]_{942-the amazed doctor} . To be sure , [he]_{942-the amazed doctor} had forgotten [[his]_{942-the amazed doctor} wife]_{345-his wife} ; but it was four years ago , and [he]_{942-the amazed doctor} had got used to [her]_{345-his wife} absence from [her]_{345-his wife} favourite sofa ; and , on the whole , in that particular , had acquiesced in the arrangements of [Providence]_{107-providence} . " Really , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , [I]_117-tom do n't know what [you]_117-tom mean . "_[117-tom] " No , [papa]_295-papa , "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , with resignation . " [I]_119-lucilla know [you]_117-tom do n't , and that is what makes it so sad . But talking of new carpets , [you]_117-tom know , [I]_119-lucilla had such an adventure to - day that [I]_119-lucilla must tell [you]_117-tom — quite one of [my]_119-lucilla adventures — the very luckiest thing . It happened when [I]_119-lucilla was out walking ; [I]_119-lucilla heard a voice out of [a house in [Grove Street]_{27-grove street}]_{4621-a house in grove street} , just the very thing to go with [my]_119-lucilla voice . That is not a thing that happens every day , "_{[119-lucilla]} said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , " for all [the masters]_{4622-the masters} have always told [me]_119-lucilla that [my]_119-lucilla voice was something quite by itself . When [I]_119-lucilla heard it , though it was in [Grove Street]_{27-grove street} , and [all the people]_{4623-all the people} about , [I]_119-lucilla could have danced for joy . "_{[119-lucilla]} " It was [a man]_{285-a man} 's voice , [I]_117-tom suppose , "_[117-tom] suggested [Tom Marjoribanks]_117-tom , in gloomy tones ; and [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} added , in [his]_{326-the doctor} cynical way : " It 's a wonderful advantage to be so pleased about trifles . What number was it ? For [my]_{90-dr marjoribanks} part , [I]_{90-dr marjoribanks} have [not many patients in [Grove Street]_{27-grove street}]_{4625-not many patients in grove street} , "_{[90-dr marjoribanks]} said [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} . " [I]_{90-dr marjoribanks} would find a voice to suit [you]_117-tom in another quarter , if [I]_{90-dr marjoribanks} were [you]_117-tom . "_{[90-dr marjoribanks]} " [Dear papa]_{303-dear papa} , it 's such a pity that [you]_{303-dear papa} do n't understand , "_{[119-lucilla]} said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla compassionately . " It turned out to be [Barbara Lake]_120-barbara ; for , of course , [I]_119-lucilla went in directly , and found out . [I]_119-lucilla never heard a voice that went so well with [mine]_119-lucilla . "_{[119-lucilla]} If [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} did not go into raptures over [the contralto]_{799-the contralto} on its own merits , it was not from any jealousy , of which , indeed , [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was incapable , but simply because its adaptation to [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} own seemed to [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} by far its most interesting quality , and indeed almost the sole claim it had to consideration from [the world]_{331-the world} . " [Barbara Lake]_120-barbara ? "_{[326-the doctor]} said [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} . " There 's something in that . If [you]_117-tom can do [her]_120-barbara any good or get [her]_120-barbara teaching or anything — [I]_{326-the doctor} have a regard for poor [Lake]_120-barbara , [poor little fellow]_{4627-poor little fellow} ! [He]_{90-dr marjoribanks} 's kept up wonderfully since [[his]_{90-dr marjoribanks} wife]_{345-his wife} died ; and [nobody]_4434-nobody expected it of [him]_{90-dr marjoribanks} , "_{[326-the doctor]} [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} continued , with a momentary dreary recollection of the time when [the poor woman]_{948-the poor woman} took farewell of [[her]_{948-the poor woman} children]_{949-her children} , which indeed was the next day after that on which [[his]_{90-dr marjoribanks} own wife]_{950-his own wife} , who had [nobody in particular to take farewell of]_{951-nobody in particular to take farewell of} , faded out of [her]_{950-his own wife} useless life . " Yes , "_{[119-lucilla]} said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , " [I]_119-lucilla mean [her]_{345-his wife} to come here and sing with [me]_119-lucilla ; but , then , [one]_4465-one needs to organise a little first . [I]_119-lucilla am nineteen — how long is it since [you]_{326-the doctor} were married , [papa]_295-papa ? "_{[119-lucilla]} " Two - and - twenty years , "_{[326-the doctor]} said [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} abruptly . [He]_{326-the doctor} did not observe the strangeness of the question , because [he]_{326-the doctor} had been thinking for the moment of [[his]_{326-the doctor} wife]_{345-his wife} , and perhaps [his]_{326-the doctor} face was a trifle graver than usual , though [neither of [[his]_{326-the doctor} young companions]_{955-his young companions}]_{954-neither of his young companions} thought of remarking it . To be sure [he]_{326-the doctor} was not [a young man]_{956-a young man} even when [he]_{326-the doctor} married ; but , on the whole , perhaps something more than this perfect comfort and respectability , and those nice little dinners , had seemed to shine on [his]_{326-the doctor} horizon when [he]_{326-the doctor} brought [home]_287-home [[his]_{326-the doctor} incapable bride]_{958-his incapable bride} . " Two - and - twenty years ! "_{[119-lucilla]} exclaimed [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . " [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} do n't mind talking before [Tom]_117-tom , for [he]_117-tom is [one of [the family]_{4553-the family}]_{4632-one of the family} . The things are all the same as they were when [mamma]_390-mamma came [home]_287-home , though , [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} am sure , [nobody]_4434-nobody would believe it . [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} think it is going against [Providence]_{107-providence} , for [my]_{88-miss marjoribanks} part . Nothing was ever intended to last so long , except the things [the Jews]_{126-the jews} , [poor souls]_{4637-poor souls} ! wore in [the desert]_{4638-the desert} , perhaps . [Papa]_94-papa , if [you]_94-papa have no objection , [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} should like to choose the colours [myself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . There is a great deal in choosing colours that go well with one 's complexion . [People]_505-people think of that for [their]_505-people dresses , but not for [[their]_505-people rooms]_{4640-their rooms} , which are of so much more importance . [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} should have liked blue , but blue gets so soon tawdry . [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} think , "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , rising and looking at [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} seriously in the glass , " that [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} have enough complexion at present to venture upon a pale spring green . "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} This little calculation , which [a timid young woman]_{959-a timid young woman} would have taken care to do by [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla did publicly , with [her]_119-lucilla usual discrimination . [The Doctor , who had looked a little grim at first]_{960-the doctor , who had looked a little grim at first} , could not but laugh when [he]_{960-the doctor , who had looked a little grim at first} saw the sober look of care and thought with which [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} examined [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} capabilities in the glass . It was not so much the action itself that amused [[her]_119-lucilla father]_{292-her father} , as the consummate ability of [the young revolutionary]_{962-the young revolutionary} . [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} was [Scotch]_127-scotch , and had a respect for " talent "_{[90-dr marjoribanks]} in every development , as is natural to [[his]_{90-dr marjoribanks} nation]_{963-his nation} . [He]_{90-dr marjoribanks} did not even give [[his]_{90-dr marjoribanks} daughter]_{286-his daughter} that credit for sincerity which [she]_{286-his daughter} deserved , but set it all to the score of [her]_{286-his daughter} genius , which was complimentary , certainly , in one point of view ; but the fact was that [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was perfectly sincere , and that [she]_119-lucilla did what was natural to [her]_119-lucilla under guidance of [her]_119-lucilla genius , so as always to be in good fortune , just as [Tom Marjoribanks]_117-tom , under the guidance of [his]_{90-dr marjoribanks} , brought discredit even upon those eternal ordinances of English government which fixed the time of the [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} assizes . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was quite in earnest in thinking that the colour of [the drawing - room]_{4397-the drawing - room} was an important matter , and that [a woman of sense]_{966-a woman of sense} had very good reason for suiting it to [her]_{966-a woman of sense} complexion — an idea which accordingly [she]_119-lucilla proceeded to develop and explain . " For [one]_4465-one can change [one]_4465-one 's dress , "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , " as often as [one]_4465-one likes — at least as often , [you]_4644-you know , as one has dresses to change ; but the furniture remains the same . [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} am always [a perfect guy]_{4645-a perfect guy} , whatever [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} wear , when [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} sit against a red curtain . [[You]_4644-you men]_{4646-you men} say that [a woman]_{4411-a woman} always knows when [she]_{4411-a woman} 's good - looking , but [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} am happy to say [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} know when [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} look [a guy]_{4648-a guy} . What [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} mean is a delicate pale green , [papa]_295-papa . For [my]_{88-miss marjoribanks} part , [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} think it wears just as well as any other colour ; and [all the painters]_{4650-all the painters} say it is the very thing for pictures . The carpet , of course , would be a darker shade ; and as for the chairs , it is not at all necessary to keep to one colour . Both red and violet go beautifully with green , [you]_4644-you know . [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} am sure [Mr Holden]_{124-mr holden} and [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} could settle all about it without giving [you]_4644-you any trouble . "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} " Who told [you]_{326-the doctor} , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , "_{[326-the doctor]} said [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} , " that [I]_{326-the doctor} meant to refurnish [the house]_{339-the house} ? "_{[326-the doctor]} [He]_{326-the doctor} was even a little angry at [her]_{326-the doctor} boldness , but at the same time [he]_{326-the doctor} was so much amused and pleased in [his]_{326-the doctor} heart to have so clever [a daughter]_{968-a daughter} , that all the tones that could produce terror were softened out of [his]_{326-the doctor} voice . " [I]_{90-dr marjoribanks} never heard that was a sort of thing [a man]_{285-a man} had to do for [[his]_{285-a man} daughter]_{286-his daughter} , "_{[90-dr marjoribanks]} said [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} ; " and [I]_{90-dr marjoribanks} would like to know what [I]_{90-dr marjoribanks} should do with all that finery when [you]_117-tom get married — as [I]_{90-dr marjoribanks} suppose [you]_117-tom will by and by — and leave [me]_{90-dr marjoribanks} alone in [the house]_{339-the house} ? "_{[90-dr marjoribanks]} " Ah , that is the important question , "_[117-tom] said [Tom]_117-tom . As usual , it was [Tom]_117-tom 's luck ; but then , when there did happen to be a moment when [he]_117-tom ought to be silent , [the unfortunate fellow]_{969-the unfortunate fellow} could not help but speak . " Perhaps [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} may marry some time , "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , with composure ; " it would be foolish , [you]_117-tom know , to make any engagements ; but that will depend greatly upon how [you]_117-tom behave , and how [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} behaves , [papa]_295-papa . [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} give [myself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} ten years here , if [you]_117-tom should be very good . By twenty - nine [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} shall be going off a little , and perhaps it may be tiring , for anything [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} can tell . Ten years is a long time , and naturally , in the meantime , [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} want to look as well as possible . Stop a minute ; [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} forgot to put down the number of paces for the length . [Tom]_117-tom , please to do it over again for [me]_{88-miss marjoribanks} ; of course , [your]_117-tom steps are a great deal longer than [mine]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} " [Tom]_117-tom is tired , "_{[326-the doctor]} said [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} ; " and there are no new carpets coming out of [my]_{326-the doctor} pockets . Besides , [he]_117-tom 's going to bed , and [I]_{326-the doctor} 'm going [downstairs]_{302-downstairs} to [the library]_{921-the library} . [We]_4658-we may as well bid [you]_117-tom good - night . "_{[326-the doctor]} These words , however , were addressed to deaf ears . [Tom]_117-tom , as was natural , had started immediately to obey [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , as [he]_117-tom was in duty bound ; and [the old Doctor]_{971-the old doctor} looked on with a little amazement and a little amusement , recognising , with something of the surprise which that discovery always gives to [fathers]_433-fathers and [mothers]_973-mothers , that [[his]_117-tom visitor]_{974-his visitor} cared twenty times more for what [Lucilla]_119-lucilla said than for anything that [his]_117-tom superior wisdom could suggest . [He]_117-tom would have gone off and left [them]_975-them as [a couple of young fools]_{976-a couple of young fools} , if it had not occurred to [him]_117-tom all at once that since this sort of thing had begun , [the last person in [the world]_{331-the world} that [he]_117-tom would choose to see dancing attendance on [[his]_117-tom daughter]_{286-his daughter}]_{977-the last person in the world that he would choose to see dancing attendance on his daughter} was [Tom Marjoribanks]_117-tom . Oddly enough , though [he]_117-tom had just been finding fault with [Providence]_{107-providence} for not giving [him]_117-tom [a son]_{980-a son} instead of [a daughter]_{968-a daughter} , [he]_117-tom was not at all delighted nor grateful when [Providence]_{107-providence} put before [him]_117-tom this simple method of providing [himself]_117-tom with [the son [he]_117-tom wanted]_{982-the son he wanted} . [He]_117-tom took a great deal too much interest in [Tom Marjoribanks]_117-tom to let [him]_117-tom do anything so foolish ; and as for [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , the idea that , after all [her]_119-lucilla accomplishments , and [her]_119-lucilla expensive education , and [her]_119-lucilla year on [the Continent]_{983-the continent} , [she]_119-lucilla should marry [a man who had nothing]_{984-a man who had nothing} , disgusted [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} . [He]_117-tom kept [his]_117-tom seat accordingly , though [he]_117-tom was horribly bored by [the drawing - room]_{4397-the drawing - room} and its claims , and wanted very much to return to [the library]_{921-the library} , and get into [his]_117-tom slippers and [his]_117-tom dressing - gown . It was rather a pretty picture , on the whole , which [he]_117-tom was regarding . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , perhaps , with a view to this discussion , had put on green ribbons on the white dress which [she]_119-lucilla always wore in the evening , and [her]_119-lucilla tawny curls and fresh complexion carried off triumphantly that difficult colour . Perhaps [a critical observer]_{988-a critical observer} might have said that [her]_119-lucilla figure was a little too developed and substantial for these vestal robes ; but then [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was young , and could bear it . [She]_119-lucilla was standing by , not far from the fire , on the other side from [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} , looking on anxiously , while [Tom]_117-tom measured [the room]_{395-the room} with [his]_117-tom long steps . " [I]_119-lucilla never said [you]_117-tom were to stride , "_{[119-lucilla]} said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; " take moderate steps , and do n't be so silly . [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was doing it [myself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} famously if [you]_117-tom had not come in and interrupted [me]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . It is frightful to belong to a family where [the men]_{582-the men} are so stupid , "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , with a sigh of real distress ; for , to be sure , [the unlucky Tom]_117-tom immediately bethought [himself]_117-tom to take small steps like those of [a lady]_{4506-a lady} , which all but threw [him]_117-tom on [his]_117-tom well - formed though meaningless nose . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla shook [her]_119-lucilla head with an exasperated look , and contracted [her]_119-lucilla lips with disdain , as [he]_117-tom passed [her]_119-lucilla on [his]_117-tom ill - omened career . Of course [he]_117-tom came right up against the little table on which [she]_119-lucilla had with [her]_119-lucilla own hand arranged a bouquet of geraniums and mignonette . " It is what [he]_117-tom always does , "_{[119-lucilla]} [she]_119-lucilla said to [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} calmly , as [Tom]_117-tom arrived at that climax of [his]_117-tom fate ; and the look with which [she]_119-lucilla accompanied these words , as [she]_119-lucilla rang the bell smartly and promptly , mollified [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} 's heart . " [I]_{90-dr marjoribanks} can tell [you]_{326-the doctor} the size of [the room]_{395-the room} , if that is all [you]_{326-the doctor} want , "_{[90-dr marjoribanks]} said [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} . " [I]_{90-dr marjoribanks} suppose [you]_{326-the doctor} mean to give parties , and drive [me]_{90-dr marjoribanks} out of [my]_{90-dr marjoribanks} senses with dancing and singing.—No , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , [you]_{326-the doctor} must wait till [you]_{326-the doctor} get married — that will never do for [me]_{90-dr marjoribanks} . "_{[90-dr marjoribanks]} " [Dear papa]_{303-dear papa} , "_{[119-lucilla]} said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla sweetly , " it is so dreadful to hear [you]_{303-dear papa} say parties . [Everybody]_{300-everybody} knows that the only thing [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} care for in life is to be a comfort to [you]_{303-dear papa} ; and as for dancing , [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} saw at once that was out of the question . Dancing is all very well , "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} thoughtfully ; " but it implies quantities of [young people]_{4663-young people} — and [young people]_{4663-young people} can never make what [I]_119-lucilla call society . It is Evenings [I]_119-lucilla mean to have , [papa]_295-papa . [I]_119-lucilla am sure [you]_{303-dear papa} want to go [downstairs]_{302-downstairs} , and [I]_119-lucilla suppose [Tom]_117-tom would think it civil to sit with [me]_119-lucilla , though [he]_117-tom is tired ; so [I]_119-lucilla will show [you]_{303-dear papa} a good example , and [Thomas]_117-tom can pick up the table and the flowers at [his]_117-tom leisure . Good - night , [papa]_295-papa , "_{[119-lucilla]} said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , giving [him]_994-him [her]_119-lucilla round fresh cheek to kiss . [She]_119-lucilla went out of [the room]_{395-the room} with a certain triumph , feeling that [she]_119-lucilla had fully signified [her]_119-lucilla intentions , which is always an important matter ; and shook hands in a condescending way with [Tom]_117-tom , who had broken [his]_117-tom shins in a headlong rush to open the door . [She]_119-lucilla looked at [him]_994-him with an expression of mild despair , and shook [her]_119-lucilla head again as [she]_119-lucilla accorded [him]_994-him that sign of amity . " If [you]_994-him only would look a little where [you]_994-him are going , "_{[128-miss marjoribanks;—perhaps]} said [Miss Marjoribanks;—perhaps]_{128-miss marjoribanks;—perhaps} [she]_119-lucilla meant the words to convey an allegorical as well as a positive meaning , as [so many people]_{914-so many people} have been found out to do — and then [she]_119-lucilla pursued [her]_119-lucilla peaceful way [upstairs]_362-upstairs . As for [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} , [he]_{326-the doctor} went off to [[his]_{326-the doctor} library]_{358-his library} rubbing [his]_{326-the doctor} hands , glad to be released , and laughing softly at [[his]_{326-the doctor} nephew]_{923-his nephew} 's abashed looks . " [She]_119-lucilla knows how to put [him]_{923-his nephew} down at least , "_{[326-the doctor]} [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} said to [himself]_{326-the doctor} , well pleased ; and [he]_{326-the doctor} was so much amused by [[his]_{326-the doctor} daughter]_{286-his daughter} 's superiority to the vulgar festivity of parties , that [he]_{326-the doctor} almost gave in to the idea of refurnishing [the drawing - room]_{4397-the drawing - room} to suit [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's complexion . [He]_{326-the doctor} rubbed [his]_{326-the doctor} hands once more over the fire , and indulged in a little laugh all by [himself]_{326-the doctor} over that original idea . " So it is Evenings [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} means to have ? "_{[326-the doctor]} said [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} ; and , to be sure , nothing could be more faded than the curtains , and there were bits of the carpet in which the pattern was scarcely discernible . So that , on the whole , up to this point there seemed to be a reasonable prospect that [Lucilla]_119-lucilla would have everything [her]_119-lucilla own way . [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had so many things to think of next morning that [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} found [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} cousin]_{906-her cousin} , who was rather difficult to get rid of , much in [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} way : naturally [the young man]_{890-the young man} was briefless , and came on circuit for the name of the thing , and was quite disposed to dawdle the first morning , and attach [himself]_{890-the young man} to the active footsteps of [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; and for [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} part , [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had things to occupy [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} so very much more important . For one thing , one of [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} 's little dinner - parties was to take place that evening , which would be the first under the new régime , and was naturally a matter of some anxiety to [all parties]_{1007-all parties} . " [I]_119-lucilla shall go down and ask [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} to come with [the Colonel]_{595-the colonel} , "_{[119-lucilla]} said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . " [I]_119-lucilla have always meant to do that . [We]_4669-we ca n't have a full dinner - party , [you]_{96-mrs chiley} know , as long as [the house]_{339-the house} is so shabby ; but [I]_119-lucilla am sure [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} will come to take care of [me]_119-lucilla . "_{[119-lucilla]} " To take care of you!—in [[[your]_119-lucilla father]_{4671-your father} 's house]_{4672-your father 's house} ! Do [you]_{96-mrs chiley} think [they]_4673-they 'll bite ? "_{[326-the doctor]} said [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} grimly ; but as for [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , [she]_119-lucilla was quite prepared for that . " [I]_119-lucilla must have [a chaperone]_{4674-a chaperone} , [you]_{326-the doctor} know , "_{[119-lucilla]} [she]_119-lucilla said . " [I]_119-lucilla do n't say it is not quite absurd ; but then , at first , [I]_119-lucilla always make it a point to give in to the prejudices of society . That is how [I]_119-lucilla have always been so successful , "_{[119-lucilla]} said [the experienced Lucilla]_119-lucilla . " [I]_119-lucilla never went in the face of [anybody]_313-anybody 's prejudices . Afterwards , [you]_{326-the doctor} know , when [one]_4465-one is known — — "_{[119-lucilla]} [The Doctor]_{326-the doctor} laughed , but at the same time [he]_{326-the doctor} sighed . There was nothing to be said against [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} , who had , on the whole , as [women]_492-women go , a very superior training , and knew what a good dinner was ; but it was the beginning of the revolution of which [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} , vaguely oppressed with the idea of new paper , new curtains , and all that was involved in the entrance of [Mr Holden]_{124-mr holden} the upholsterer into [the house]_{339-the house} , did not see the end . [He]_{326-the doctor} acquiesced , of course , since there was nothing else for it : but it must be confessed that the spectre of [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} sitting at [his]_{326-the doctor} right hand clouded over for [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} the pleasant anticipation of the evening . If it had been possible to put [her]_{96-mrs chiley} at the head of the table beside [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , whom [she]_{96-mrs chiley} was to come to take care of , [he]_{326-the doctor} could have borne it better — and to be sure it would have been a great deal more reasonable ; but then that was absolutely out of the question , and [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} gave in with a sigh . Thus it was that [he]_{326-the doctor} began to realise the more serious result of that semi - abdication into which [he]_{326-the doctor} had been beguiled . The female element , so long peacefully ignored and kept at a distance , had come in again in triumph and taken possession , and [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} knew too well by the experience of a long life what [a restless and troublesome element it]_{1015-a restless and troublesome element it} was . [He]_{326-the doctor} had begun to feel that it had ceased to be precisely amusing as [he]_{326-the doctor} took [his]_{326-the doctor} place in [[his]_{326-the doctor} brougham]_{671-his brougham} . It was good sport to see [Lucilla]_119-lucilla make an end of [Tom]_117-tom , and put [her]_119-lucilla bridle upon the stiff neck of [Nancy]_102-nancy ; but when it came to changing the character of [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} 's dinners , [his]_{326-the doctor} intellect naturally got more obtuse , and [he]_{326-the doctor} did not see the joke . As for [Tom]_117-tom , [he]_117-tom had to be disposed of summarily . " Do go away , "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} said , in [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} straightforward way . " [You]_{326-the doctor} can come back to luncheon if [you]_{326-the doctor} like;—that is to say , if [you]_{326-the doctor} can pick up anybody that is very amusing , [you]_{326-the doctor} may bring [him]_4677-him here about half - past one , and if any of [[my]_119-lucilla friends]_{4577-my friends} have come to call by that time , [I]_119-lucilla will give [you]_{326-the doctor} lunch ; but it must be [somebody very amusing]_{4679-somebody very amusing} , or [I]_119-lucilla will have nothing to say to [you]_{326-the doctor} , "_{[119-lucilla]} said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . And with this dismissal [Tom Marjoribanks]_117-tom departed , not more content than [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} ; for , to be sure , the last thing in [the world]_{331-the world} which [the poor fellow]_{1020-the poor fellow} thought of was to bring [somebody who was amusing]_{1021-somebody who was amusing} , to injure [his]_{1020-the poor fellow} chances with [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . [Tom]_117-tom , like [most other people]_{1022-most other people} , was utterly incapable of fathoming the grand conception which inspired [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . When [she]_119-lucilla told [him]_117-tom that it was the object of [her]_119-lucilla life to be a comfort to [papa]_94-papa , [he]_117-tom believed it to a certain extent , but it never occurred to [him]_117-tom that filial devotion , though beautiful to contemplate , would preserve [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's heart from the ordinary dangers of youth , or that [she]_119-lucilla was at all in earnest in postponing all matrimonial intentions until [she]_119-lucilla was nine - and - twenty , and had begun to " go off "_{[119-lucilla]} a little . So [he]_117-tom went away disconsolate enough , wavering between [his]_117-tom instinct of obedience and [his]_117-tom desire of being in [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's company , and a desperate determination never to be the means of injuring [himself]_117-tom by presenting to [her]_119-lucilla anybody who was very amusing . All [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's monde , as it happened , was a little out of humour that day . [She]_119-lucilla had gone on so far triumphantly that it had now come to be necessary that [she]_119-lucilla should receive a little check in [her]_119-lucilla victorious career . When [Tom]_117-tom was disposed of , [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} put on [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} hat and went down [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} to carry [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} invitation to [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} , who naturally was very much pleased to come . " But , [[my]_{870-the old lady} dear]_{4403-my dear} , [you]_{4403-my dear} must tell [me]_{870-the old lady} what to put on , "_{[870-the old lady]} [the old lady]_{870-the old lady} said . " [I]_{870-the old lady} do n't think [I]_{870-the old lady} have had anything new since [you]_{4403-my dear} were [home]_287-home last . [I]_{870-the old lady} have heard so much about [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} 's dinners that [I]_{870-the old lady} feel a little excited , as if [I]_{870-the old lady} was going to be made [a freemason]_{4682-a freemason} or something . There is [my]_{870-the old lady} brown , [you]_{4403-my dear} know , that [I]_{870-the old lady} wear at [home]_287-home when [we]_4684-we have [anybody]_313-anybody — and [my]_{870-the old lady} black velvet ; and then there is [my]_{870-the old lady} French gray that [I]_{870-the old lady} got for [Mary Chiley]_{129-mary chiley} 's marriage . "_{[870-the old lady]} " [Dear Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} , "_{[119-lucilla]} said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , " it does n't matter in the least what [you]_{96-mrs chiley} wear ; there are only to be [gentlemen]_{4686-gentlemen} , [you]_{96-mrs chiley} know , and [one]_4465-one never dresses for [gentlemen]_{4686-gentlemen} . [You]_{96-mrs chiley} must keep that beautiful black velvet for another time . "_{[119-lucilla]} " Well , [[my]_{96-mrs chiley} dear]_{4403-my dear} , "_{[96-mrs chiley]} said [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} , " [I]_{96-mrs chiley} am long past that sort of thing — but [the men]_{582-the men} think , [you]_{4403-my dear} know , that it is always for [them]_{582-the men} [we]_4691-we dress . "_{[96-mrs chiley]} " Yes , "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , " [their]_{582-the men} vanity is something dreadful — but it is one of [my]_119-lucilla principles never to dress unless there are [ladies]_581-ladies . A white frock , high in the neck , "_{[119-lucilla]} said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , with sweet simplicity—"as for anything else , it would be bad style . "_{[119-lucilla]} [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} gave [[her]_{96-mrs chiley} young visitor]_{1024-her young visitor} a very cordial kiss when [she]_{96-mrs chiley} went away . " The sense [she]_119-lucilla has ! "_{[870-the old lady]} said [the old lady]_{870-the old lady} ; but at the same time [[the Colonel]_{595-the colonel} 's wife]_{1027-the colonel 's wife} was so old - fashioned that this contemptuous way of treating " [The Gentlemen]_{574-the gentlemen} "_{[870-the old lady]} puzzled [her]_{870-the old lady} unprogressive intelligence . [She]_{870-the old lady} thought it was superhuman virtue on [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's part , nearly incredible , and yet established by proofs so incontestable that it would be a shame to doubt it ; and [she]_{870-the old lady} felt ashamed of [herself]_{870-the old lady} — [she]_{870-the old lady} who might have been [a grandmother]_{1028-a grandmother} , had such been the will of [Providence]_{107-providence} — for lingering five minutes undecided between [her]_{870-the old lady} two best caps . " [I]_{1029-the penitent old lady} dare say [Lucilla]_119-lucilla does not spend so much time on such vanity , and [she]_119-lucilla only nineteen , "_{[1029-the penitent old lady]} said [the penitent old lady]_{1029-the penitent old lady} . As for [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} returned up [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} with a mind at ease , and that consciousness of superior endowments which gives amiability and expansion even to the countenance . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} did not give any money to [the beggar who at that period infested [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} with [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} six children]_{1031-her six children} , for that was contrary to those principles of political economy which [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had studied with such success at [Mount Pleasant]_{2-mount pleasant}]_{1030-the beggar who at that period infested grange lane with her six children , for that was contrary to those principles of political economy which she had studied with such success at mount pleasant} ; but [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} stopped and asked [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} name , and where [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} lived , and promised to inquire into [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} case . " If [you]_{88-miss marjoribanks} are honest and want to work , [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} will try to find [you]_{88-miss marjoribanks} something to do , "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} ; which , to be sure , was a threat appalling enough to keep [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} free from any further molestation on the part of [that interesting family]_{1032-that interesting family} . But [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , to do [her]_119-lucilla justice , felt it equally natural that beneficence should issue from [her]_119-lucilla in this manner as in that other mode of feeding the hungry which [she]_119-lucilla was willing to adopt at half - past one , and had solemnly engaged [herself]_119-lucilla to fulfil at seven o'clock . [She]_119-lucilla went up after that to [[Mr Holden]_{124-mr holden} 's]_{1033-mr holden 's} , and had a most interesting conversation , and found among [[his]_{124-mr holden} stores]_{1034-his stores} a delicious damask , softly , spiritually green , of which , to [his]_{124-mr holden} great astonishment , [she]_119-lucilla tried the effect in one of the great mirrors which ornamented [the shop]_{1035-the shop} . " It is just the tint [I]_119-lucilla want , "_{[119-lucilla]} [Lucilla]_119-lucilla said , when [she]_119-lucilla had applied that unusual test ; and [she]_119-lucilla left the fashionable upholsterer of [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} in a state of some uncertainty whether it was curtains or dresses that [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} meant to have made . Perhaps this confusion arose from the fact that [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's mind was occupied in discussing the question whether [she]_119-lucilla should not go round by [Grove Street]_{27-grove street} , and try that duet again with [Barbara]_120-barbara , and invite [her]_120-barbara to [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} in the evening to electrify [the little company]_{1036-the little company} ; or whether , in case this latter idea might not be practicable , [she]_119-lucilla should bring [Barbara]_120-barbara with [her]_119-lucilla to lunch by way of occupying [Tom Marjoribanks]_117-tom . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla stood at [Mr Holden]_{124-mr holden} 's door for five seconds at least balancing the matter ; but finally [she]_119-lucilla gave [her]_119-lucilla curls a little shake , and took a quick step forward , and without any more deliberation returned towards [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} ; for , on the whole , it was better not to burst in full triumph all at once upon [[her]_119-lucilla constituency]_{1037-her constituency} , and exhaust [her]_119-lucilla forces at the beginning . If [she]_119-lucilla condescended to sing something [herself]_119-lucilla , it would indeed be a greater honour than [[her]_119-lucilla father]_{292-her father} 's dinner - party , in strict justice , was entitled to ; and as for the second question , though [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was too happy in the confidence of [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} own powers to fear [any rivals]_{1039-any rivals} , and though [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} cousin]_{906-her cousin} 's devotion bored [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , still [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} felt doubtful how far it was good policy to produce [Barbara]_120-barbara at luncheon for the purpose of occupying [Tom]_117-tom . [Other people]_{279-other people} might see [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} besides [Tom]_117-tom , and [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} own grand coup might be forestalled for anything [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} could tell ; and then [Tom]_117-tom had some title to consideration on [his]_117-tom own merits , though [he]_117-tom was [the unlucky member of [the family]_{4553-the family}]_{1042-the unlucky member of the family} . [He]_117-tom might even , if [he]_117-tom were so far left to [himself]_117-tom ( though [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} smiled at the idea ) , fall in love with [Barbara]_120-barbara ; or , what was more likely , driven to despair by [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's indifference , [he]_117-tom might pretend to fall in love ; and [Lucilla]_119-lucilla reflected , that if anything happened [she]_119-lucilla could never forgive [herself]_119-lucilla . This was the point [she]_119-lucilla had arrived at when [she]_119-lucilla shook [her]_119-lucilla tawny curls and set out suddenly on [her]_119-lucilla return [home]_287-home . It was now nearly one o'clock , and it was quite possible that [Tom]_117-tom , as well as [herself]_119-lucilla , might be on the way to [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} ; but [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , who , as [she]_119-lucilla said , made a point of never going against the prejudices of society , made up [her]_119-lucilla mind to remain sweetly unconscious of the hour of luncheon , unless [some lady]_{1045-some lady} came to keep [her]_119-lucilla company . But then [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was always lucky , as [she]_119-lucilla said . A quarter of an hour before [Tom]_117-tom applied for admission , [Miss Bury]_{114-miss bury} came to pay [Lucilla]_119-lucilla a visit . [She]_{114-miss bury} had been visiting in [[her]_{114-miss bury} district]_{1046-her district} all the morning , and was very easily persuaded to repose [herself]_{114-miss bury} a little ; and then , naturally , [she]_{114-miss bury} was anxious about [[her]_{114-miss bury} young friend]_{1047-her young friend} 's spiritual condition , and the effect upon [her]_{114-miss bury} mind of a year 's residence abroad . [She]_{114-miss bury} was asking whether [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had not seen something soul - degrading and dishonouring to religion in all the mummeries of Popery ; and [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , who was perfectly orthodox , had replied to the question in the most satisfactory manner ; when [Tom]_117-tom made [his]_117-tom appearance , looking rather sheepish and reluctant , and followed by [the " somebody amusing "_{[1048-the " somebody amusing " whom lucilla had commissioned him to bring]} whom [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had commissioned [him]_117-tom to bring]_{1048-the " somebody amusing " whom lucilla had commissioned him to bring} . [He]_117-tom had struggled against [his]_117-tom fate , [poor fellow]_{1049-poor fellow} ! but when it happens to be [a man]_{285-a man} 's instinct to do what [he]_{285-a man} is told , [he]_{285-a man} can no more resist it than if it was a criminal impulse . [Tom]_117-tom entered with [[his]_117-tom amusing companion]_{1051-his amusing companion} , who had been chosen with care , and was very uninviting to look at ; and by and by [Miss Bury]_{114-miss bury} , with the most puzzled looks , found [herself]_{114-miss bury} listening to gossip about [the theatres]_{1052-the theatres} and all kinds of profane subjects . " [I]_{1053-the amusing man} think [they]_4694-they are going to hang [that fellow that killed [the tailor]_{4696-the tailor}]_{4695-that fellow that killed the tailor} , "_{[1053-the amusing man]} said [the amusing man]_{1053-the amusing man} ; " that will stir [you]_{114-miss bury} up a little in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} , [I]_{1053-the amusing man} should suppose . It is as good as a play for [a country town]_{494-a country town} . Of course , there will be [a party that will get up a memorial , and prove that [a man so kind - hearted]_{4699-a man so kind - hearted} never existed out of paradise]_{4698-a party that will get up a memorial , and prove that a man so kind - hearted never existed out of paradise} ; and there will be another party who will prove [him]_{4699-a man so kind - hearted} to be insane ; and then at the end all [the blackguards within a hundred miles]_{4700-the blackguards within a hundred miles} will crowd into [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} , and [the fellow]_{938-the fellow} will be hanged , as [he]_{938-the fellow} deserves to be ; but [I]_{1053-the amusing man} assure [you]_{114-miss bury} it 's a famous amusement for [a country town]_{494-a country town} . "_{[1053-the amusing man]} " [Sir]_4493-sir , "_{[114-miss bury]} said [Miss Bury]_{114-miss bury} , with a tremulous voice , for [her]_{114-miss bury} feelings had overcome [her]_{114-miss bury} , " when [you]_4493-sir speak of amusement , does it ever occur to [you]_4493-sir what will become of [his]_{938-the fellow} miserable soul ? "_{[114-miss bury]} " [I]_{1054-the young barrister} assure [you]_4493-sir , [wretches of that description]_{4704-wretches of that description} have no souls , "_{[1054-the young barrister]} said [the young barrister]_{1054-the young barrister} , " or else , of course , [I]_{1054-the young barrister} would not permit [myself]_{1054-the young barrister} to speak so freely . It is a conclusion [I]_{1054-the young barrister} have come to not rashly , but after many opportunities of observing , "_{[1054-the young barrister]} [the young man]_{890-the young man} went on with solemnity ; " on the whole , [my]_{890-the young man} opinion is , that this is the great difference between [one portion of mankind]_{4705-one portion of mankind} and the other : that description of being , [you]_4493-sir may take [my]_{890-the young man} word for it , has no soul . "_{[890-the young man]} " [I]_{114-miss bury} never take [anybody]_313-anybody 's word for what is so plainly stated in the Holy Scriptures , "_{[114-miss bury]} said [Miss Bury]_{114-miss bury} ; " [I]_{567-the rector} never heard [any one]_{4391-any one} utter such a terrible idea . [I]_{567-the rector} am sure [I]_{567-the rector} do n't want to defend [a — a murderer]_{4708-a — a murderer} , "_{[567-the rector]} cried [[the Rector]_{567-the rector} 's sister]_{1057-the rector 's sister} , with agitation ; " but [I]_{114-miss bury} have heard of [persons in that unfortunate position coming to a heavenly frame of mind , and giving every evidence of being truly converted]_{4709-persons in that unfortunate position coming to a heavenly frame of mind , and giving every evidence of being truly converted} . The law may take [their]_{4709-persons in that unfortunate position coming to a heavenly frame of mind , and giving every evidence of being truly converted} lives , but it is an awful thing — a truly dreadful thing , "_{[114-miss bury]} said [Miss Bury]_{114-miss bury} , trembling all over , " to try to take away [their]_{4709-persons in that unfortunate position coming to a heavenly frame of mind , and giving every evidence of being truly converted} soul . "_{[114-miss bury]} " Oh , nonsense , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . By [Jove]_130-jove ! [he]_130-jove does not mean that , [you]_119-lucilla know , "_[117-tom] said [Tom]_117-tom , interposing to relieve [[his]_117-tom friend]_{1058-his friend} . " Do [you]_119-lucilla believe in [Jove]_130-jove , [Mr Thomas Marjoribanks]_117-tom , "_{[114-miss bury]} said [Miss Bury]_{114-miss bury} , looking [him]_{1058-his friend} in an alarming manner full in the face . [The unfortunate Tom]_117-tom grew red and then [he]_117-tom grew green under this question and that awful look . " No , [Miss Bury]_{114-miss bury} , [I]_{1058-his friend} ca n't say [I]_{1058-his friend} do , "_{[1058-his friend]} [he]_{1058-his friend} answered humbly ; and [the amusing man]_{1053-the amusing man} was so much less brotherly than [Tom]_117-tom that [he]_{1053-the amusing man} burst into unsympathetic laughter . As for [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , it was the first real check [she]_119-lucilla had sustained in the beginning of [her]_119-lucilla career . There could not have been a more unfortunate contretemps , and there is no telling how disastrous the effect might have been , had not [her]_119-lucilla courage and coolness , not to say [her]_119-lucilla orthodoxy , been equal to the occasion . [She]_119-lucilla gave [[her]_119-lucilla cousin]_{906-her cousin} a look which was still more terrible than [Miss Bury]_{114-miss bury} 's , and then [she]_119-lucilla took affairs into [her]_119-lucilla own hands . " It is dreadful sometimes to see what [straits people]_{4710-straits people} are put to , to keep up the conversation , "_{[119-lucilla]} said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; " [Tom]_117-tom in particular , for [I]_119-lucilla think [he]_117-tom has a pleasure in talking nonsense . But [you]_4711-you must not suppose [I]_119-lucilla am of that opinion . [I]_119-lucilla remember quite well there was [a dreadful man]_{4712-a dreadful man} once here in [jail]_4713-jail for something , and [Mr Bury]_{109-mr bury} made [him]_{4712-a dreadful man} [the most beautiful character]_{4714-the most beautiful character} ! [Every creature]_{4715-every creature} has a soul . [I]_119-lucilla am sure [we]_4716-we say so in the Creed every day of [our]_4716-we lives , and especially in that long creed where [so many people]_{914-so many people} perish everlastingly . So far from laughing , it is quite dreadful to think of it , "_{[119-lucilla]} said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . " It is one of [my]_119-lucilla principles never to laugh about anything that has to do with religion . [I]_119-lucilla always think it [my]_119-lucilla duty to speak with respect . It has such a bad effect upon some minds . [Miss Bury]_{114-miss bury} , if [you]_{114-miss bury} will not take anything more , [I]_119-lucilla think [we]_4716-we had better go [upstairs]_362-upstairs . "_{[119-lucilla]} To think that [Tom]_117-tom , whose luck , as usual , had betrayed [him]_117-tom to such an unlooked - for extent , should have been on the point of following to [the drawing - room]_{4397-the drawing - room} , was more than [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} could comprehend ; but fortunately [[his]_117-tom companion]_{1062-his companion} had more sense , and took [his]_117-tom leave , taking [his]_117-tom conductor with [him]_117-tom . [Miss Bury]_{114-miss bury} went [upstairs]_362-upstairs in silence , sighing heavily from time to time . [The good woman]_{1064-the good woman} was troubled in [her]_{1064-the good woman} spirit at the evident depravity of [the young men with whom circumstances]_{1065-the young men with whom circumstances} had constrained [her]_{1064-the good woman} to sit down at table , and [she]_{1064-the good woman} was sadly afraid that such companionship must have a debasing effect upon the mind of [that lamb of the flock now standing before [her]_{1064-the good woman}]_{1066-that lamb of the flock now standing before her} . [Miss Bury]_{114-miss bury} bethought [herself]_{114-miss bury} of [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} 's profane jokes , and the indifference [he]_{90-dr marjoribanks} had shown to many things in which it was [his]_{90-dr marjoribanks} duty to have interested [himself]_{90-dr marjoribanks} , and [she]_{114-miss bury} could not but look with tender pity in [[her]_{114-miss bury} young friend]_{1047-her young friend} 's face . " Poor dear , "_{[114-miss bury]} said [Miss Bury]_{114-miss bury} , " it is dreadful indeed if this is the sort of society [you]_{1047-her young friend} are subjected to . [I]_{114-miss bury} could recommend to [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} [a most admirable woman]_{4719-a most admirable woman} , [a true Christian , who would take charge of things and be [[your]_{1047-her young friend} companion]_{4721-your companion} , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla]_{4720-a true christian , who would take charge of things and be your companion , lucilla} . It is not at all nice for [you]_{1047-her young friend} , at [your]_{1047-her young friend} age , to be obliged to receive [young men like these]_{4722-young men like these} alone . "_{[114-miss bury]} " [I]_119-lucilla had [you]_{1047-her young friend} ! "_{[119-lucilla]} said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , taking both [Miss Bury]_{114-miss bury} 's hands . " [I]_119-lucilla felt it was such a blessing . [I]_119-lucilla would not have let [Tom]_117-tom stay for luncheon if [you]_{1047-her young friend} had not been [there]_4723-there ; and now [I]_119-lucilla am so glad , because it has shown [me]_119-lucilla the danger of letting [him]_117-tom bring [people]_505-people . [I]_119-lucilla am quite sure it was a special providence that made [you]_{1047-her young friend} think of coming [here]_4529-here to - day . "_{[119-lucilla]} " Well , [[my]_{114-miss bury} dear]_{4403-my dear} , "_{[114-miss bury]} said [Miss Bury]_{114-miss bury} , who was naturally mollified by this statement of the question , " [I]_{114-miss bury} am very glad to have been of use to [you]_{4403-my dear} . If there is anything [I]_{114-miss bury} desire in this life , it is to be useful to [my]_{114-miss bury} fellow - creatures , and to do [my]_{114-miss bury} work while it is called day . [I]_{114-miss bury} should not think the time lost , [[my]_{114-miss bury} dear]_{4403-my dear} [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , if [I]_{114-miss bury} could only hope that [I]_{114-miss bury} had impressed upon [your]_{4403-my dear} mind that an account must be given of every careless word — — "_{[114-miss bury]} " Oh , yes , "_{[119-lucilla]} said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , " that is so true ; and besides , it is quite against [my]_119-lucilla principles . [I]_119-lucilla make it a point never to speak of anything about religion except with the greatest respect ; and [I]_119-lucilla am quite sure it was a special providence that [I]_119-lucilla had [you]_{4403-my dear} . "_{[119-lucilla]} [Miss Bury]_{114-miss bury} took [her]_{114-miss bury} farewell very affectionately , not to say effusively , after this , with [her]_{114-miss bury} heart melting over [the ingenuous young creature who was so thankful for [her]_{114-miss bury} protection]_{1068-the ingenuous young creature who was so thankful for her protection} ; but at the same time [she]_{114-miss bury} left [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} a prey to the horrible sensation of having made a failure . To be sure , there was time to recover [herself]_{114-miss bury} in the evening , which was , so to speak , [her]_{114-miss bury} first formal appearance before [the public of [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{1069-the public of carlingford} . [Tom]_117-tom was so ill - advised as to come in when [she]_{114-miss bury} was having [her]_{114-miss bury} cup of tea before dinner to fortify [her]_{114-miss bury} for [her]_{114-miss bury} exertions ; and the reception [he]_117-tom met with may be left to the imagination . But , after all , there was little satisfaction in demolishing [Tom]_117-tom ; and then [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had known from the beginning that the success of [her]_119-lucilla undertaking depended entirely on [herself]_119-lucilla . The evening passed off in a way which , if [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had been [an ordinary woman]_{1070-an ordinary woman} , would have altogether obliterated from [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} mind all recollection of the failure at lunch . To speak first of the most important particular , the dinner was perfect . As for [the benighted men who had doubted [Lucilla]_119-lucilla]_{1071-the benighted men who had doubted lucilla} , [they]_{1071-the benighted men who had doubted lucilla} were covered with shame , and , at the same time , with delight . If there had been a fault in [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} 's table under the ancient régime , it lay in a certain want of variety , and occasional over - abundance , which wounded the feelings of [young Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , who was [a person of refinement]_{1072-a person of refinement} . To - night , as [that accomplished critic]_{1073-that accomplished critic} remarked , there was a certain air of feminine grace diffused over everything — and an amount of doubt and expectation , unknown to the composed feastings of old , gave interest to the meal . As for [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} , [he]_{326-the doctor} found [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} , at [his]_{326-the doctor} right hand , not so great a bore as [he]_{326-the doctor} expected . [She]_119-lucilla was [a woman capable of appreciating the triumphs of art that were set before [her]_119-lucilla]_{1075-a woman capable of appreciating the triumphs of art that were set before her} ; and had indeed been trained to as high a pitch of culture in this respect as perhaps is possible to the female intelligence ; and then [her]_119-lucilla pride and delight in being admitted to a participation in those sacred mysteries was beyond expression . " [[My]_{96-mrs chiley} dear]_{4403-my dear} [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , [I]_{96-mrs chiley} feel exactly as if [I]_{96-mrs chiley} was going to be made [a freemason]_{4682-a freemason} ; and as if [[your]_119-lucilla dear good papa]_{4730-your dear good papa} had to blindfold [me]_{96-mrs chiley} , and make [me]_{96-mrs chiley} swear all sorts of things before [he]_{4730-your dear good papa} took [me]_{96-mrs chiley} [downstairs]_{302-downstairs} , "_{[96-mrs chiley]} [she]_{96-mrs chiley} said , as [they]_1076-they sat together waiting for the commencement of the ceremony ; and when [the two ladies]_{1077-the two ladies} returned to [the drawing - room]_{4397-the drawing - room} , [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} took [Lucilla]_119-lucilla in [her]_{96-mrs chiley} arms and gave [her]_119-lucilla a kiss , as the only way of expressing adequately [her]_{96-mrs chiley} enthusiasm . " [[My]_{595-the colonel} love]_{4732-my love} , "_{[595-the colonel]} said [[the Colonel]_{595-the colonel} 's wife]_{1027-the colonel 's wife} , " [I]_{96-mrs chiley} never realised before what it was to have a genius . [You]_{4732-my love} should be very thankful to [Providence]_{107-providence} for giving [you]_{4732-my love} such a gift . [I]_{96-mrs chiley} have given dinners all [my]_{96-mrs chiley} life — that is , all [my]_{96-mrs chiley} married life , [[my]_{96-mrs chiley} dear]_{4403-my dear} , which comes to almost the same thing , for [I]_{96-mrs chiley} was only [a baby]_{4734-a baby} — but [I]_{96-mrs chiley} never could come up to anything like that , "_{[96-mrs chiley]} said [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} , with tears in [her]_{96-mrs chiley} eyes . As for [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was so satisfied with [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} success that [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} felt at liberty to tranquillise [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} old friend]_{1081-her old friend} . " [I]_{96-mrs chiley} am sure [you]_{4732-my love} always give very nice dinners , "_{[96-mrs chiley]} [she]_{96-mrs chiley} said ; " and then , [you]_{4732-my love} know , [the Colonel]_{595-the colonel} has [his]_{595-the colonel} favourite dishes — whereas , [I]_{96-mrs chiley} must say for [papa]_295-papa , [he]_295-papa is very reasonable for [a man]_{285-a man} . [I]_{96-mrs chiley} am so glad [you]_{4732-my love} are pleased . It is very kind of [you]_{4732-my love} to say it is genius , but [I]_{96-mrs chiley} do n't pretend to anything but paying great attention and studying the combinations . There is nothing [one]_4465-one can not manage if [one]_4465-one only takes the trouble . Come [here]_4529-here to this nice easy - chair — it is so comfortable . It is so nice to have a little moment to [ourselves]_{4741-ourselves} before [they]_4742-they come [upstairs]_362-upstairs . "_{[96-mrs chiley]} " That is what [I]_{96-mrs chiley} always say , "_{[96-mrs chiley]} said [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} ; " but there are not many girls so sensible as [you]_{4732-my love} , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . [I]_{96-mrs chiley} hear [them]_4742-they all saying it is so much better French fashion . Of course , [I]_{96-mrs chiley} am [an old woman]_{4744-an old woman} , and like things in the old style . "_{[96-mrs chiley]} " [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} do n't think it is because [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} am more sensible , "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , with modesty . " [I]_119-lucilla do n't pretend to be better than [other people]_{279-other people} . It is because [I]_119-lucilla have thought it all over , [you]_{4732-my love} know — and then [I]_119-lucilla went through a course of political economy when [I]_119-lucilla was at [Mount Pleasant]_{2-mount pleasant} , "_{[119-lucilla]} [Lucilla]_119-lucilla said tranquilly , with an air of having explained the whole matter , which much impressed [[her]_119-lucilla hearer]_{1082-her hearer} . " But for all that , something dreadful happened to - day . [Tom]_117-tom brought in [one of [[his]_117-tom friends]_{382-his friends}]_{4746-one of his friends} with [him]_117-tom , [you]_{4732-my love} know , and [Miss Bury]_{114-miss bury} was here , and [they]_4748-they talked — [I]_119-lucilla want to tell [you]_{4732-my love} , in case [she]_{114-miss bury} should say something , and then [you]_{4732-my love} will know what to believe . [I]_119-lucilla never felt so dreadfully ashamed in [my]_119-lucilla life — [they]_4748-they talked — — "_{[119-lucilla]} " [[My]_{870-the old lady} dear]_{4403-my dear} ! not anything improper , [I]_{870-the old lady} hope , "_{[870-the old lady]} cried [the old lady]_{870-the old lady} , in dismay . " Oh , no , "_{[119-lucilla]} said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; " but [they]_4748-they began laughing about [some people having no souls]_{4750-some people having no souls} , [you]_{4732-my love} know — as if there could be [anybody without a soul]_{4751-anybody without a soul} — and poor [Miss Bury]_{114-miss bury} nearly fainted . [You]_{4732-my love} may think what a dreadful thing it was for [me]_119-lucilla . "_{[119-lucilla]} " [[My]_{96-mrs chiley} dear child]_{4752-my dear child} , if that was all , "_{[96-mrs chiley]} said [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} , reassured—"as for [everybody]_{300-everybody} having a soul , [I]_{870-the old lady} am sure [I]_{870-the old lady} can not say . [You]_{4752-my dear child} never were in [India]_34-india , to be sure ; but [Miss Bury]_{114-miss bury} should have known better than to faint at [a young man]_{956-a young man} 's talk , and frighten [you]_{4752-my dear child} , [[my]_{870-the old lady} poor dear]_{4755-my poor dear} . [She]_{114-miss bury} ought to be ashamed of [herself]_{114-miss bury} , at [her]_{114-miss bury} age . Do [you]_{4752-my dear child} think [Tom]_117-tom has turned out clever ? "_{[870-the old lady]} [the old lady]_{870-the old lady} continued , not without a little finesse , and watching [Lucilla]_119-lucilla with a curious eye . " Not in the very least , "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} calmly ; " [he]_117-tom is just as awkward as [he]_117-tom used to be . It is dreadful to have [him]_117-tom here just now , when [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} have so many things to do — and then [he]_117-tom would follow [me]_{88-miss marjoribanks} about everywhere if [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} would let [him]_117-tom . [A cousin of that sort]_{4756-a cousin of that sort} is always in the way . "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} " [I]_{96-mrs chiley} am always afraid of [a cousin]_{4757-a cousin} , for [my]_{96-mrs chiley} part , "_{[96-mrs chiley]} said [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} ; " and talking of that , what do [you]_{4752-my dear child} think of [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ? [He]_117-tom is very nice in [himself]_117-tom , and [he]_117-tom has [a nice property]_{4758-a nice property} ; and [some people]_{443-some people} say [he]_117-tom has a very good chance to be [member for [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{4760-member for carlingford} when there is an election . [I]_{96-mrs chiley} think that is just what would suit [you]_{4752-my dear child} . "_{[96-mrs chiley]} " [I]_119-lucilla could not see [him]_117-tom for the lamp , "_{[119-lucilla]} said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; " it was right between [us]_4761-us , [you]_{4752-my dear child} know — but it is no use talking of that sort of thing just now . Of course , if [I]_119-lucilla had liked , [I]_119-lucilla never need have come [home]_287-home at all , "_{[119-lucilla]} [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} added , with composure ; " and , now [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} have come [home]_287-home , [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} have got other things to think of . If papa is good , [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} will not think of leaving [him]_117-tom for ten years . "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} " Oh , yes ; [I]_{96-mrs chiley} have heard [girls]_4764-girls say that before , "_{[96-mrs chiley]} said [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} ; " but [they]_4764-girls always changed [their]_4764-girls minds . [You]_119-lucilla would not like to be [an old maid]_{4765-an old maid} , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; and in ten years — — "_{[96-mrs chiley]} " [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} should have begun to go off a little , no doubt , "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . " No , [I]_119-lucilla ca n't say [I]_119-lucilla wish to be [an old maid]_{4765-an old maid} . Can [they]_1085-they be coming [upstairs]_362-upstairs already , do [you]_119-lucilla think ? Oh , it is [Tom]_117-tom , [I]_119-lucilla suppose , "_{[119-lucilla]} said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , with a little indignation . But when [They]_1085-they did make [their]_1085-they appearance , which was at a tolerably early period — for a return to [the drawing - room]_{4397-the drawing - room} was quite a novelty for [[Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} 's friends]_{1087-dr marjoribanks 's friends} , and tempted [them]_{1087-dr marjoribanks 's friends} accordingly — [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was quite ready to receive [them]_1085-they . And just before ten o'clock , when [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} began to think of going [home]_287-home , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , without being asked , and without indeed a word of preface , suddenly went to the piano , and before [anybody]_313-anybody knew , had commenced to sing . [She]_119-lucilla was a great deal too sensible to go into high art on this occasion , or to electrify [[[her]_119-lucilla father]_{292-her father} 's friends]_{1091-her father 's friends} with [her]_119-lucilla newly - acquired Italian , or even with [German]_131-german , as [some young ladies]_{1092-some young ladies} do . [She]_119-lucilla sang [them]_1085-they a ballad out of one of those treasures of resuscitated ballads which [the new generation]_{1093-the new generation} had then begun to dig out of the bowels of [the earth]_{1094-the earth} . There was not , to tell the truth , a great deal of music in it , which proved [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's disinterestedness . " [I]_119-lucilla only sang it to amuse [you]_4768-you , "_{[119-lucilla]} [she]_119-lucilla said , when [all the world]_{1095-all the world} crowded to the piano ; and for that night [she]_119-lucilla was not to be persuaded to further exertions . Thus [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} proved to [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} little public that power of subordinating [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} personal tastes and even [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} vanity to [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} great object , which more than anything else demonstrates a mind made to rule . " [I]_{115-mr cavendish} hope next time [you]_119-lucilla will be more charitable , and not tantalise [us]_4769-us in this way , "_{[115-mr cavendish]} [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} said , as [he]_{115-mr cavendish} took [his]_{115-mr cavendish} leave ; and [Lucilla]_119-lucilla retired from the scene of [her]_119-lucilla triumph , conscious of having achieved entire success in [her]_119-lucilla first appearance in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} . [She]_119-lucilla laid [her]_119-lucilla head upon [her]_119-lucilla pillow with that sweet sense of an approving conscience which accompanies the footsteps of [the benefactors of [their]_{1096-the benefactors of their kind} kind]_{1096-the benefactors of their kind} . But even [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's satisfaction was not without its drawbacks . [She]_119-lucilla could not get out of [her]_119-lucilla mind that unhappy abortive luncheon and all its horrors ; not to speak of the possibility of [her]_119-lucilla religious principles being impugned , which was dreadful in itself ( " for [people]_505-people can stand [a man]_{285-a man} being sceptical , [you]_4772-you know , "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} justly observed , " but [everybody]_{300-everybody} knows how unbecoming it is in [a woman]_{4411-a woman} — and [me]_{88-miss marjoribanks} who have such a respect for religion ! "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} ) ; there remained the still more alarming chance that [Miss Bury]_{114-miss bury} , who was so narrow - minded , might see something improper in the presence of [the two young men at [[Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's maidenly table]_{1098-lucilla 's maidenly table}]_{1097-the two young men at lucilla 's maidenly table} ; for , to be sure , [[the Rector]_{567-the rector} 's sister]_{1057-the rector 's sister} was altogether incapable of grasping the idea that [young men]_{1101-young men} , like [old men]_{1102-old men} and [the other less interesting members of [the human family]_{497-the human family}]_{1103-the other less interesting members of the human family} , were simple material for [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's genius , out of which [she]_119-lucilla had a great result to produce . This was the dread that overshadowed the mind of [Lucilla]_119-lucilla as [she]_119-lucilla composed [herself]_119-lucilla to rest after [her]_119-lucilla fatigues . When [she]_119-lucilla slept the sleep of [the innocent]_{1105-the innocent} , it still pursued [her]_119-lucilla into [her]_119-lucilla dreams . [She]_119-lucilla dreamed that [she]_119-lucilla stood at the altar by the side of [the member for [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{1106-the member for carlingford} , and that [Mr Bury]_{109-mr bury} , with inflexible cruelty , insisted upon marrying [her]_119-lucilla to [Tom Marjoribanks]_117-tom instead ; and then the scene changed , and instead of receiving the salutations of [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} as M.P. for [the borough]_{1107-the borough} , it was [the amusing man]_{1053-the amusing man} , in the character of [the defeated candidate]_{1109-the defeated candidate} , who grinned and nodded at [her]_119-lucilla , and said from the hustings that [he]_{1053-the amusing man} would never forget the luncheon that had been [his]_{1053-the amusing man} first introduction to [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} . Such was the nightmare that pursued [Lucilla]_119-lucilla even into the sphere of dreams . When such a presentiment takes possession of a well - balanced mind like that of [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , it may be accepted as certain that something is likely to follow . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla did [her]_119-lucilla best to disarm fate , not only by the sweetest submission and dutifulness to [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} and [his]_{326-the doctor} wishes , but by a severe disregard of [Tom]_117-tom , which drove [that unhappy young man]_{1111-that unhappy young man} nearly desperate . Far from saying anything about luncheon , [she]_119-lucilla even ignored [his]_{1111-that unhappy young man} presence at breakfast , and remained calmly unconscious of [his]_{1111-that unhappy young man} empty cup , until [he]_{1111-that unhappy young man} had to ask for some coffee in an injured and pathetic voice , which amused [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} beyond description . But even this did not prove sufficient to propitiate [the Fates]_{132-the fates} . When [They]_1112-they were gone — and it may be well to say that [Lucilla]_119-lucilla used this pronoun to signify [the gentlemen]_{574-the gentlemen} , in greater or smaller number as it might happen — and [she]_119-lucilla had finished all [her]_119-lucilla arrangements , [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} decided upon going to [Grove Street]_{27-grove street} to pay [Barbara Lake]_120-barbara a visit , and practise some duets , which was certainly as innocent an occupation for [her]_119-lucilla leisure as could be desired . [She]_119-lucilla was putting on [her]_119-lucilla hat with this object when the bell in [the garden]_{695-the garden} rang solemnly , and [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , whose curiosity conquered [her]_119-lucilla good manners for the moment , hastening to the window , saw [Mr Bury]_{109-mr bury} [himself]_{109-mr bury} enter [the garden]_{695-the garden} , accompanied by [a black figure in deep and shabby mourning]_{1116-a black figure in deep and shabby mourning} . All the tremors of the night rushed back upon [her]_119-lucilla mind at the sight . [She]_119-lucilla felt that the moment had arrived for a trial of [her]_119-lucilla courage very different from the exertions which had hitherto sufficed [her]_119-lucilla . Nothing but the most solemn intentions could have supported [the Rector]_{567-the rector} in that severe pose of [his]_{567-the rector} figure and features , every line in which revealed an intention of being " faithful "_{[1118-the accompanying mute in black , whose office the culprit could not divine]} ; and [the accompanying mute in black , whose office [the culprit]_{1119-the culprit} could not divine]_{1118-the accompanying mute in black , whose office the culprit could not divine} , had a veil over [her]_{1118-the accompanying mute in black , whose office the culprit could not divine} face , and wore [a widow]_{910-a widow} 's dress . [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , it is true , was not [a woman to be discouraged by appearances]_{1121-a woman to be discouraged by appearances} , but [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} felt [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} heart beat as [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} collected all [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} powers to meet this mysterious assault . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} took off [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} hat with an instinctive certainty that , for this morning at least , the duet was impracticable , when [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} heard [Mr Bury]_{109-mr bury} 's steady step ascending the stairs ; but , notwithstanding , it was with a perfectly cheerful politeness that [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} bade [him]_{109-mr bury} welcome when [he]_{109-mr bury} came into [the room]_{395-the room} . " It is so good of [you]_{109-mr bury} to come , "_{[119-lucilla]} [Lucilla]_119-lucilla said ; " [you]_{109-mr bury} that have so much to do . [I]_119-lucilla scarcely could believe it when [I]_119-lucilla saw [you]_{109-mr bury} come in : [I]_119-lucilla thought it must be for [papa]_295-papa . "_{[119-lucilla]} " [I]_{567-the rector} did hope to find [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} , "_{[567-the rector]} said [the Rector]_{567-the rector} , " but as [he]_295-papa is not at [home]_287-home , [I]_{109-mr bury} thought it best to come to [you]_{109-mr bury} . This is [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} , "_{[109-mr bury]} said [Mr Bury]_{109-mr bury} , taking the chair [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had indicated with a certain want of observance of [[his]_{109-mr bury} companion]_{1062-his companion} which betrayed to the keen perceptions of [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} that [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was [a dependant of some kind or other]_{1125-a dependant of some kind or other} . [The Rector]_{567-the rector} was [a very good man]_{1127-a very good man} , but was [Evangelical]_{134-evangelical} , and had [a large female circle who admired and swore by [him]_{567-the rector}]_{1128-a large female circle who admired and swore by him} ; and , consequently , [he]_{567-the rector} felt it in a manner natural that [he]_{567-the rector} should take [his]_{567-the rector} seat first , and the place that belonged to [him]_{567-the rector} as [the principal person present]_{1129-the principal person present} ; and then , to be sure , [his]_{567-the rector} mission here was for [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} 's as well as [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's " good . "_{[1130-the figure in black]} After this introduction , [the figure in black]_{1130-the figure in black} put up its veil , and revealed [a deprecating woman]_{1131-a deprecating woman} , with a faint sort of pleading smile on [her]_{1131-a deprecating woman} face . Probably [she]_{1131-a deprecating woman} was making believe to smile at the position in which [she]_{1131-a deprecating woman} found [herself]_{1131-a deprecating woman} ; but anyhow [she]_{1131-a deprecating woman} took [her]_{1131-a deprecating woman} seat humbly on another chair at a little distance , and waited , as [Lucilla]_119-lucilla did , for the next golden words that it might please [the Rector]_{567-the rector} to say . " [[My]_{109-mr bury} sister]_{4404-my sister} told [me]_{109-mr bury} what happened yesterday , "_{[109-mr bury]} said [Mr Bury]_{109-mr bury} . " [She]_{4404-my sister} is very sorry for [you]_119-lucilla , [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . It is sad for [you]_119-lucilla to be left alone so young , and without [a mother]_{4424-a mother} , and exposed to — to temptations which it is difficult to withstand at [your]_119-lucilla age . Indeed , at all ages , [we]_4779-we have great occasion to pray not to be led into temptation ; for the heart of [man]_4780-man is terribly deceitful . After hearing what [she]_{4404-my sister} had to say , [I]_{109-mr bury} thought it best to come up at once this morning and talk to [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} . [I]_{109-mr bury} am sure [his]_{90-dr marjoribanks} natural good sense will teach [him]_{90-dr marjoribanks} that [you]_119-lucilla ought not to be left alone in [the house]_{339-the house} . "_{[109-mr bury]} " [I]_119-lucilla do not see how [papa]_295-papa can help it , "_{[119-lucilla]} said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . " [I]_119-lucilla am sure it is very sad for [him]_{90-dr marjoribanks} as well ; but since [dear mamma]_{323-dear mamma} died there has been [nobody]_4434-nobody but [me]_119-lucilla to be a comfort to [him]_{90-dr marjoribanks} . [I]_119-lucilla think [he]_{90-dr marjoribanks} begins to look a little cheerful now , "_{[119-lucilla]} [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} continued , with beautiful simplicity , looking [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} adversary]_{1133-her adversary} in the face . " [Everybody]_{300-everybody} knows that to be a comfort to [him]_{90-dr marjoribanks} is the object of [my]_{88-miss marjoribanks} life . "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} " That is a very good feeling , "_{[567-the rector]} said [the Rector]_{567-the rector} , " but it does not do to depend too much upon [our]_4786-our feelings . [You]_119-lucilla are too young to be placed in a position of so much responsibility , and open to so much temptation . [I]_{567-the rector} was deeply grieved for [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} when [[his]_{90-dr marjoribanks} partner]_{4787-his partner} in life was taken from [him]_{90-dr marjoribanks} ; but [[my]_{567-the rector} dear]_{4403-my dear} [Miss Lucilla]_119-lucilla , now [you]_119-lucilla have come [home]_287-home , who stand so much in need of [a mother]_{4424-a mother} 's care , [we]_4791-we must try to find some one to fill [her]_{4424-a mother} place . "_{[567-the rector]} [Lucilla]_119-lucilla uttered a scream of genuine alarm and dismay ; and then [she]_119-lucilla came to [herself]_119-lucilla , and saw the force of [her]_119-lucilla position . [She]_119-lucilla had it in [her]_119-lucilla power to turn the tables on [the Rector]_{567-the rector} , and [she]_119-lucilla did not hesitate , as [a weaker woman]_{848-a weaker woman} might have done , out of consideration for [anybody]_313-anybody 's feelings . " Do [you]_{567-the rector} mean [you]_{567-the rector} have found some one for [him]_{109-mr bury} to marry ? "_{[119-lucilla]} [she]_119-lucilla asked , with a look of artless surprise , bending [her]_119-lucilla earnest gaze on [Mr Bury]_{109-mr bury} 's face . As for [the Rector]_{567-the rector} , [he]_{567-the rector} looked at [Lucilla]_119-lucilla aghast , like [a man caught in a trap]_{1139-a man caught in a trap} . " Of course not , of course not , "_{[567-the rector]} [he]_{567-the rector} stammered , after [his]_{567-the rector} first pause of consternation ; and then [he]_{567-the rector} had to stop again to take breath . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla kept up the air of amazement and consternation which had come naturally at the first , and had [her]_119-lucilla eyes fixed on [him]_{567-the rector} , leaning forward with all the eager anxiety natural to the circumstances , and [the unfortunate clergyman]_{1140-the unfortunate clergyman} reddened from the edge of [his]_{567-the rector} white cravat to the roots of [his]_{567-the rector} gray hair . [He]_{567-the rector} was almost as sensitive to the idea of having proposed something improper as [[his]_{567-the rector} sister]_{577-his sister} could have been , though indeed , at the worst , there would have been nothing improper in it had [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} made up [his]_{567-the rector} mind to [another wife]_{1142-another wife} . " It is very dreadful for [me]_119-lucilla that am so young to go against [you]_{567-the rector} "_{[119-lucilla]} said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; " but if it is that , [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} can not be expected to take any part in it — it would not be natural . It is the great object of [my]_{88-miss marjoribanks} life to be a comfort to [papa]_295-papa ; but if that is what [you]_{567-the rector} mean , [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} could not give in to it . [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} am sure [Miss Bury]_{114-miss bury} would understand [me]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} ; and [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} looked so nearly on the point of tears , that [the Rector]_{567-the rector} 's anxious disclaimer found words for itself . " Nothing of the kind , [[my]_{109-mr bury} dear]_{4403-my dear} [Miss Lucilla]_119-lucilla — nothing of the kind , "_{[109-mr bury]} cried [Mr Bury]_{109-mr bury} ; " such an idea never came into [my]_{109-mr bury} mind . [I]_{109-mr bury} can not imagine how [I]_{109-mr bury} could have said anything — [I]_{109-mr bury} ca n't fancy what put such an idea —— [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} , [you]_{133-mrs mortimer} are not going away ? "_{[109-mr bury]} [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had already seen with the corner of [her]_119-lucilla eye that [the victim]_{589-the victim} had started violently , and that [her]_{589-the victim} heavy veil had fallen over [her]_{589-the victim} face — but [she]_119-lucilla had not taken any notice , for there are cases in which it is absolutely necessary to have [a victim]_{1145-a victim} . By this time , however , [the poor woman]_{948-the poor woman} had risen in [her]_{948-the poor woman} nervous , undecided way . " [I]_{948-the poor woman} had better go — [I]_{948-the poor woman} am sure [I]_{948-the poor woman} had better go , "_{[948-the poor woman]} [she]_{948-the poor woman} said hurriedly , clasping together a pair of helpless hands , as if [they]_1147-they could find a little strength in union . " [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} will understand [you]_{109-mr bury} better , and [you]_{109-mr bury} will perhaps understand [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} — — "_{[948-the poor woman]} " Oh , sit down , sit down , "_{[109-mr bury]} said [Mr Bury]_{109-mr bury} , who was not tolerant of feelings . " Perhaps [I]_{567-the rector} expressed [myself]_{567-the rector} badly . What [I]_{567-the rector} meant to say was , that [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} , who has been a little unfortunate in circumstances — sit down , pray — had by a singular providence just applied to [me]_{567-the rector} when [[my]_{567-the rector} sister]_{4404-my sister} returned [home]_287-home yesterday . These things do not happen by chance , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . [We]_4796-we are taken care of when [we]_4796-we are not thinking of it . [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} is [a Christian lady for whom [I]_{567-the rector} have the greatest respect]_{4797-a christian lady for whom i have the greatest respect} . A situation to take the superintendence of the domestic affairs , and to have charge of [you]_{109-mr bury} , would be just what would suit [her]_{133-mrs mortimer} . It must be a great anxiety to [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} to leave [you]_{109-mr bury} alone , and without any control , at [your]_{109-mr bury} age . [You]_{109-mr bury} may think the liberty is pleasant at first , but if [you]_{109-mr bury} had [a Christian friend]_{4799-a christian friend} to watch over and take care of [you]_{109-mr bury} —— What is the matter ? "_{[567-the rector]} said [the Rector]_{567-the rector} , in great alarm . It was only that [the poor widow who was to have charge of Lucilla]_{1149-the poor widow who was to have charge of lucilla} , according to [his]_{567-the rector} benevolent intention , looked so like fainting , that [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} jumped up from [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} chair and rang the bell hastily . It was not [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's way to lose time about anything ; [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} took [the poor woman]_{948-the poor woman} by the shoulders and all but lifted [her]_{948-the poor woman} to the sofa , where [she]_{948-the poor woman} was lying down with [her]_{948-the poor woman} bonnet off when [the Rector]_{567-the rector} came to [his]_{567-the rector} senses . To describe the feelings with which [Mr Bury]_{109-mr bury} contemplated this little entr'acte , which was not in [his]_{109-mr bury} programme , would be beyond [our]_1152-our powers . [He]_{109-mr bury} went off humbly and opened the window when [he]_{109-mr bury} was told to do so , and tried to find the eau - de - Cologne on the table ; while [Thomas]_117-tom rushed [downstairs]_{302-downstairs} for water at a pace very unlike [his]_117-tom usual steady rate of progress . As for [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , [she]_119-lucilla stood by the side of [[her]_119-lucilla patient]_{1154-her patient} quite self - possessed , while [the Rector]_{567-the rector} looked so foolish . " [She]_119-lucilla will be all right directly , "_{[567-the rector]} [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was saying ; " luckily [she]_119-lucilla never went right off . When [you]_4800-you do n't go right off , lying down is everything . If there had been any one to run and get some water [she]_119-lucilla would have got over it ; but luckily [I]_{567-the rector} saw it in time . "_{[567-the rector]} What possible answer [Mr Bury]_{109-mr bury} could make to this , or how [he]_{109-mr bury} could go on with [his]_{109-mr bury} address in sight of the strange turn things had taken , it would have been hard to say . Fortunately for the moment [he]_{109-mr bury} did not attempt it , but walked about in dismay , and put [himself]_{109-mr bury} in the draught ( with [his]_{109-mr bury} rheumatism ) , and felt dreadfully vexed and angry with [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} , who , for [her]_{133-mrs mortimer} part , now [she]_{133-mrs mortimer} had done with fainting , manifested an inclination to cry , for which [Mr Bury]_{109-mr bury} in [his]_{109-mr bury} heart could have whipped [her]_{133-mrs mortimer} , had that mode of discipline been permitted in [the Church of [England]_33-england]_{35-the church of england} . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was merciful , but [she]_119-lucilla could not help taking a little advantage of [her]_119-lucilla victory . [She]_119-lucilla gave [the sufferer]_{1156-the sufferer} a glass of water , and the eau - de - Cologne to keep [her]_{1156-the sufferer} from a relapse , and whispered to [her]_{1156-the sufferer} to lie quiet ; and then [she]_119-lucilla came back and took [her]_119-lucilla seat , and begged [the Rector]_{567-the rector} not to stand in the draught . " [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} do n't think [she]_{133-mrs mortimer} is strong , "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} confidentially , when [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had wiled [the disconcerted clergyman]_{1158-the disconcerted clergyman} back to [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} side , " [her]_{133-mrs mortimer} colour changes so ; [she]_{133-mrs mortimer} never would be able for what there is to do here , even if [papa]_295-papa would consent to think of it . For [my]_119-lucilla part [I]_119-lucilla am sure [I]_119-lucilla should be glad of a little assistance , "_{[119-lucilla]} said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , " but [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} never like to give false hopes , and [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} do n't think [papa]_295-papa would consent;—she looks nice if [she]_{133-mrs mortimer} was not so weak , poor thing!—and there are such quantities of things to be done [here]_4529-here : but if [you]_{567-the rector} wish it , [Mr Bury]_{109-mr bury} , [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} will speak to [papa]_295-papa , "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , lifting [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} eyes , which were so open and straightforward , to [the Rector]_{567-the rector} 's face . To tell the truth , [he]_{567-the rector} did not in the least know what to say , and the chances are [he]_{567-the rector} would not have been half so vexed and angry , nor felt in so unchristian a disposition with [the poor woman on the sofa]_{1160-the poor woman on the sofa} , had [he]_{567-the rector} meant to do [her]_{1160-the poor woman on the sofa} harm instead of good . " Yes , [I]_{567-the rector} should be glad if [you]_{88-miss marjoribanks} would mention it to [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} , "_{[567-the rector]} [he]_{567-the rector} said , without very well knowing what [he]_{567-the rector} said ; and got up to shake hands with [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , and then recollected that [he]_{567-the rector} could not leave [his]_{567-the rector} protégée behind [him]_{567-the rector} , and hesitated , and did not know what to do . [He]_{567-the rector} was really grateful , without being aware of it , to [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , when once again [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} came to [his]_{567-the rector} aid . " Please , leave [her]_{1160-the poor woman on the sofa} a little , "_{[119-lucilla]} said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , " and [I]_119-lucilla can make acquaintance with [her]_{1160-the poor woman on the sofa} , [you]_{567-the rector} know , in case [papa]_295-papa should be disposed to think of it;—she must lie still till it quite wears off . [I]_119-lucilla would ask [you]_{567-the rector} to stay to lunch if [I]_119-lucilla was not afraid of wasting [your]_{567-the rector} precious time — — "_{[119-lucilla]} [Mr Bury]_{109-mr bury} gave a little gasp of indignation , but [he]_{109-mr bury} did not say anything . On the whole , even though smarting under the indignity of being asked to lunch , as [[his]_{109-mr bury} sister]_{577-his sister} had been , when probably there might be a repetition of the scene of yesterday , [he]_{109-mr bury} was glad to get safely out of [the house]_{339-the house} , even at the risk of abandoning [his]_{109-mr bury} enterprise . As for [a woman in want of a situation , who had so little common sense as to faint at such a critical moment]_{1163-a woman in want of a situation , who had so little common sense as to faint at such a critical moment} , [the Rector]_{567-the rector} was disposed to wash [his]_{567-the rector} hands of [her]_{1163-a woman in want of a situation , who had so little common sense as to faint at such a critical moment} ; for [Mr Bury]_{109-mr bury} , " like [them]_4806-them all , "_{[109-mr bury]} as [Lucilla]_119-lucilla said , was horribly frightened by a faint when [he]_{109-mr bury} saw one , and afterwards pretended to disbelieve it , and called it one of the things which a little self - command could always prevent . When [he]_{567-the rector} was gone [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} felt the full importance of [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} victory ; and then , though [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had not hesitated to sacrifice [this poor woman]_{1165-this poor woman} when it was necessary to have [a victim]_{1145-a victim} , that moment was over , and [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had no pleasure in being cruel ; on the contrary , [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} went and sat by [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} patient]_{1154-her patient} , and talked , and was very kind to [her]_{1165-this poor woman} ; and after a while heard all [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} story , and was more comforting than [the Rector]_{567-the rector} could have been for [his]_{567-the rector} life . " [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} knew it would hurt [your]_{109-mr bury} feelings , "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} said candidly , " but [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} could not do anything else — and [you]_{109-mr bury} know it was [Mr Bury]_{109-mr bury} 's fault ; but [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} am sure if [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} can be of any use to [you]_{109-mr bury} — — "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} It was thus that [Lucilla]_119-lucilla added , without knowing it , another complication to [her]_119-lucilla fortunes ; but then , to be sure , clear - sighted as [she]_119-lucilla was , [she]_119-lucilla could not see into the future , nor know what was to follow . [She]_119-lucilla told [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} in the evening with the greatest faithfulness , and described how [Mr Bury]_{109-mr bury} looked , and that [she]_119-lucilla had said [she]_119-lucilla did not think [papa]_295-papa would be disposed to think of it ; and [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} was so much entertained that [he]_{90-dr marjoribanks} came [upstairs]_362-upstairs to hear the end , and took a cup of tea . It was the third night in succession that [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} had taken this step , though it was against [his]_{326-the doctor} principles ; and thus it will be seen that good came out of evil in a beautifully distinct and appropriate way . It was not till [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had surmounted to a certain extent the vexation caused [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} by [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} unlucky confidence in [Tom]_117-tom , that [that unhappy young man]_{1111-that unhappy young man} took the step which [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had so long dreaded , but which [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} trusted to [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} own genius to hinder [him]_{1111-that unhappy young man} from carrying into execution . [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had extricated [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} so triumphantly from the consequences of that unhappy commencement of [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} very charming luncheon - parties , that [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had begun to forget the culpability of [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} cousin]_{906-her cousin} . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had defeated [the Rector]_{567-the rector} in [his]_{567-the rector} benevolent intentions , and [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had taken up [his]_{567-the rector} protégée just at the moment when [Mr Bury]_{109-mr bury} was most disgusted with [the unfortunate woman]_{1176-the unfortunate woman} 's weakness . [Poor Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} , to be sure , had fainted , or had been near fainting , at the most inopportune moment , and it was only natural that [the Rector]_{567-the rector} should be annoyed ; but as for [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , who was always prompt in [her]_119-lucilla actions , and [whose good nature and liberality were undoubted]_{1178-whose good nature and liberality were undoubted} , [she]_119-lucilla found [her]_119-lucilla opportunity in the failure of [Mr Bury]_{109-mr bury} 's scheme . After [the Rector]_{567-the rector} had gone away , [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} conducted [the widow]_{1180-the widow} [home]_287-home ; and by this time [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} 's prospects were beginning to brighten under the active and efficient patronage of [[her]_{133-mrs mortimer} new friend]_{1182-her new friend} . This being the case , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's good humour was perfectly restored , and [she]_119-lucilla had forgiven [Tom]_117-tom [his]_117-tom maladroitness . " [He]_117-tom can not help it , [you]_117-tom know , "_{[119-lucilla]} [she]_119-lucilla said privately to [old Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} : " [I]_119-lucilla suppose [some people]_{443-some people} are born to do ridiculous things . "_{[119-lucilla]} And it was indeed as if [he]_117-tom had intended to give a practical illustration of the truth of this conclusion that [Tom]_117-tom chose the particular moment [he]_117-tom did for driving [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} to the extremity of [her]_119-lucilla patience . [The upholsterers]_{1183-the upholsterers} were in [the house]_{339-the house} , and indeed had just finished putting up the pictures on the new paper in [the drawing - room]_{4397-the drawing - room} ( which was green , as [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had determined it should be , of the most delicate tint , and looked , as [she]_119-lucilla flattered [herself]_119-lucilla , exactly like silk hangings ) ; and [Mr Holden]_{124-mr holden} [himself]_{124-mr holden} waited with a certain complaisance for [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's opinion of the effect . [He]_{124-mr holden} had no doubt on the subject [himself]_{124-mr holden} ; but [he]_{124-mr holden} was naturally impressed , as [most people]_{1186-most people} were , with that confidence in [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's judgment which so much facilitates the operations of [those persons who are born to greatness]_{1187-those persons who are born to greatness} . It was precisely at this moment that [his]_117-tom evil genius persuaded [Tom Marjoribanks]_117-tom to interrupt [Thomas]_117-tom , who was carrying [Mr Holden]_{124-mr holden} 's message to [[his]_117-tom young mistress]_{1188-his young mistress} , and to shut the library door upon [the external world]_{1189-the external world} . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had taken refuge in [the library]_{921-the library} during the renovation of [the drawing - room]_{4397-the drawing - room} ; and [she]_119-lucilla was aware that this was [Tom]_117-tom 's last day at [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} , and had no intention of being unkind to [him]_117-tom . To tell the truth , [she]_119-lucilla had at the bottom of [her]_119-lucilla heart a certain regard and impulse of protection and patronage towards [Tom]_117-tom , of which something might have come had [the unlucky fellow]_{1192-the unlucky fellow} known how to manage . But , at the same time , [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was aware that things must be approaching a crisis [upstairs]_362-upstairs , and was listening intently to the movements overhead , and wondering why [she]_119-lucilla was not sent for . This was the moment of all others at which [Tom]_117-tom thought fit to claim a hearing ; and the state of [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's feelings may be easily imagined when [she]_119-lucilla saw [him]_117-tom plant [himself]_117-tom by [her]_119-lucilla side , with [his]_117-tom face alternately red and white , and all the signs of a desperate resolution in [his]_117-tom countenance . For the first time in [her]_119-lucilla life a certain despair took possession of [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's mind . The sounds had suddenly ceased [upstairs]_362-upstairs , as if [the artists]_{1195-the artists} were making a pause to contemplate the effect of [their]_{1195-the artists} completed work — which indeed was precisely the case — and at the same time [nobody]_4434-nobody came to call [her]_119-lucilla , important though the occasion was . [She]_119-lucilla made a last effort to emancipate [herself]_119-lucilla before it was too late . " Ring , please , [Tom]_117-tom , "_{[119-lucilla]} [she]_119-lucilla said ; " [I]_119-lucilla want to know if [they]_{1195-the artists} have finished [upstairs]_362-upstairs . [I]_119-lucilla am so sorry [you]_117-tom are going away ; but [you]_117-tom know it is one of [my]_119-lucilla principles never to neglect [my]_119-lucilla duty . [I]_119-lucilla am sure [they]_{1195-the artists} must be waiting for [me]_119-lucilla — if [you]_117-tom would only be kind enough to ring . "_{[119-lucilla]} " [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , "_[117-tom] said [Tom]_117-tom , " [you]_119-lucilla know [I]_{890-the young man} would do anything in [the world]_{331-the world} [you]_119-lucilla liked to tell [me]_{890-the young man} ; but do n't ask [me]_{890-the young man} to ring just now : [I]_{890-the young man} am going to leave [you]_119-lucilla , and there is something [I]_{890-the young man} must say to [you]_119-lucilla , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , "_{[890-the young man]} said [the young man]_{890-the young man} , with agitation . [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was seated near the window , and [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had a moral certainty that if [any of [the Browns]_{615-the browns}]_{1198-any of the browns} happened to be in [that ridiculous glass - house where [they]_{615-the browns} did [their]_{615-the browns} photography]_{1200-that ridiculous glass - house where they did their photography} , [they]_{615-the browns} must have a perfectly good view of [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , with [Tom]_117-tom in the background , who had placed [himself]_117-tom so as to shut [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} into the recess of the window . This , coupled with the evidence of [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} senses that [the workmen up stairs]_{1201-the workmen up stairs} had ceased [their]_{1201-the workmen up stairs} work , and that a slow footstep traversing the floor now and then was all that was audible , drove [Lucilla]_119-lucilla to despair . " Yes , "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} said , temporising a little , which was the only thing [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} could do , " [I]_{1202-the designing young woman} am sure [I]_{1202-the designing young woman} am very sorry ; but then , [you]_117-tom know , with [the house]_{339-the house} in such a condition ! Next time [you]_117-tom come [I]_{1202-the designing young woman} shall be able to enjoy [your]_117-tom society , "_{[1202-the designing young woman]} said [the designing young woman]_{1202-the designing young woman} ; " but at present [I]_{1202-the designing young woman} am so busy . It is one of [my]_{1202-the designing young woman} principles , [you]_117-tom know , that things are never rightly done if [the lady of the house]_{4811-the lady of the house} does not pay proper attention . [They]_{4811-the lady of the house} are sure to make some dreadful mistake [upstairs]_362-upstairs if [I]_{1202-the designing young woman} do n't look after [them]_{4811-the lady of the house} . [I]_{1202-the designing young woman} shall see [you]_117-tom again before [you]_117-tom go . "_{[1202-the designing young woman]} " [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , do n't be so cruel ! "_[117-tom] cried [the unlucky Tom]_117-tom , and [he]_117-tom caught [her]_1203-her hand though [they]_1204-they were at the window ; " do stop a moment and listen to [me]_{1205-the unfortunate lover} . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ! what does it matter about furniture and things when [a man]_{285-a man} 's heart is bursting ? "_{[1205-the unfortunate lover]} cried [the unfortunate lover]_{1205-the unfortunate lover} ; and just at that moment [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} could see that the curtain was drawn aside a little — ever so little — in [the glass - house]_{1206-the glass - house} . [She]_1203-her sat down again with a sigh , and drew [her]_1203-her hand away , and prepared [herself]_1203-her to meet [her]_1203-her fate with heroism at least . " What in [the world]_{331-the world} can [you]_117-tom have been doing ? "_{[119-lucilla]} said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla innocently ; " [you]_117-tom used always to tell [me]_119-lucilla , [you]_117-tom know , when [you]_117-tom got into any difficulty , and [I]_119-lucilla am sure if [I]_119-lucilla can be of any use to [you]_117-tom , [Tom]_117-tom —— But as for furniture and things , they matter a great deal , [I]_119-lucilla assure [you]_117-tom , to [people]_505-people 's happiness ; and then , [you]_117-tom know , it is the object of [my]_119-lucilla life to be a comfort to [dear papa]_{303-dear papa} . "_{[119-lucilla]} When [she]_119-lucilla said this , [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} settled [herself]_119-lucilla again in the recess of the window , so that [the Miss Browns]_{135-the miss browns} could command a full view if [they]_{135-the miss browns} chose ; for [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's courage was of the highest order , and nothing , except , perhaps , a strategical necessity of profound importance , would have moved [her]_119-lucilla to retreat before [an enemy]_{1207-an enemy} . As for [Tom]_117-tom , [he]_117-tom was bewildered , to start with , by this solemn repetition of [her]_119-lucilla great purpose . " [I]_117-tom know how good [you]_119-lucilla are , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , "_[117-tom] [he]_117-tom said , with humility ; " but then [[my]_117-tom uncle]_{4817-my uncle} , [you]_119-lucilla know — [I]_117-tom do n't think [he]_{4817-my uncle} is [a man to appreciate]_{4818-a man to appreciate} —— Oh , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ! why should [you]_119-lucilla go and sacrifice to [him]_{4817-my uncle} the happiness of [your]_119-lucilla life ? "_[117-tom] " [Tom]_117-tom , "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , with some solemnity , " [I]_{324-the devoted daughter} wish [you]_117-tom would not talk to [me]_{324-the devoted daughter} of happiness . [I]_{324-the devoted daughter} have always been brought up to believe that duty was happiness ; and [everybody]_{300-everybody} has known for a long time what was the object of [my]_{324-the devoted daughter} life . As for [poor papa]_{4396-poor papa} , it is the worse for [him]_{4396-poor papa} if [he]_{4396-poor papa} does not understand ; but that does not make any difference to [my]_{324-the devoted daughter} duty , "_{[324-the devoted daughter]} said [the devoted daughter]_{324-the devoted daughter} . [She]_{324-the devoted daughter} gave a little sigh as [she]_{324-the devoted daughter} spoke , the sigh of [a great soul , whose motives must always remain to some extent unappreciated]_{1209-a great soul , whose motives must always remain to some extent unappreciated} ; and the sight of [her]_{324-the devoted daughter} resignation and beautiful perseverance overwhelmed [[her]_{324-the devoted daughter} unlucky suitor]_{1210-her unlucky suitor} ; for indeed , up to this moment , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla still entertained the hope of preventing [Tom]_117-tom from , as [she]_119-lucilla [herself]_119-lucilla described it , " saying the very words , "_{[119-lucilla]} which , to be sure , are awkward words to hear and to say . " [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , when [you]_119-lucilla are so good to [[my]_117-tom uncle]_{4817-my uncle} , [you]_119-lucilla ought to have a little pity on [me]_117-tom , "_[117-tom] said [Tom]_117-tom , driven to the deepest despondency . " How do [you]_119-lucilla think [I]_{1211-the unfortunate young man} can bear it , to see [you]_119-lucilla getting everything done here , as if [you]_119-lucilla meant to stay all [your]_119-lucilla life — when [you]_119-lucilla know [I]_{1211-the unfortunate young man} love [you]_119-lucilla ? "_{[1211-the unfortunate young man]} said [the unfortunate young man]_{1211-the unfortunate young man} ; " when [you]_119-lucilla know [I]_{1211-the unfortunate young man} have always been so fond of [you]_119-lucilla , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , and always looked forward to the time — — ; and now it is very hard to see [you]_119-lucilla care so little for [me]_{1211-the unfortunate young man} . "_{[1211-the unfortunate young man]} " [Tom]_117-tom , "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , with indignant surprise , " how can [you]_117-tom say [I]_119-lucilla care little for [you]_117-tom ? [you]_117-tom know [I]_119-lucilla was always very fond of [you]_117-tom , on the contrary . [I]_119-lucilla am sure [I]_119-lucilla always stood [[your]_117-tom friend]_{4822-your friend} at [home]_287-home , whatever happened , and never said a word when [you]_117-tom broke that pretty little pearl ring [I]_119-lucilla was so fond of , and tore the scarf that [[my]_119-lucilla aunt]_{4471-my aunt} gave [me]_119-lucilla . [I]_119-lucilla wonder , for [my]_119-lucilla part , how [you]_117-tom can be so unkind as so say so . [We]_4825-we have always been [the very best friends in [the world]_{331-the world}]_{4826-the very best friends in the world} , "_{[119-lucilla]} said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , with an air of injury . " [I]_119-lucilla always said at [school]_273-school [I]_119-lucilla liked [you]_117-tom the best of all [[my]_119-lucilla cousins]_{4829-my cousins} ; and [I]_119-lucilla am very fond of all [[my]_119-lucilla cousins]_{4829-my cousins} . "_{[119-lucilla]} [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} concluded , after a little pause , " It is so unkind to tell [me]_{88-miss marjoribanks} that [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} do n't care for [you]_117-tom . "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} [Poor Tom]_105-tom groaned within [himself]_105-tom as [he]_105-tom listened . [He]_105-tom did not know what to answer to [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's aggrieved yet frank confession . Naturally it would have been much less displeasing to [Tom]_105-tom to understand that [she]_119-lucilla hated [him]_105-tom , and never desired to see [him]_105-tom any more . But [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was far from entertaining any such unchristian sentiments . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} even began to forget [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} anxiety about what was going on [upstairs]_362-upstairs in that delightful sense of power and abundant resources with which [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was mastering the present difficulty . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} reflected in [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} that though it was excessively annoying to be thus occupied at such a moment , still it was nearly as important to make an end of [Tom]_105-tom as to see that the pictures were hung rightly ; for , to be sure , it was always easy to return to the latter subject . Accordingly , [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} drew [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} chair a little nearer to the window , and regarded [Tom]_105-tom with a calm gaze of benevolent interest which was in perfect accordance with the sentiments [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had just expressed ; a look in which a gentle reproach was mingled . " [I]_119-lucilla have always been like [a sister]_{4831-a sister} to [you]_105-tom , "_{[119-lucilla]} said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; " how can [you]_105-tom be so unkind as to say [I]_119-lucilla do n't care ? "_{[119-lucilla]} As for the unhappy [Tom]_105-tom , [he]_105-tom got up , as was natural , and took a little walk in front of the table , as [a young man in trouble]_{1213-a young man in trouble} is apt to do . " [You]_119-lucilla know very well that is not what [I]_105-tom mean , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , "_[105-tom] [he]_105-tom said disconsolately . " It is [you]_119-lucilla who are unkind . [I]_105-tom do n't know why it is that [ladies]_581-ladies are so cruel ; [I]_105-tom am not such a snob as to persecute [anybody]_313-anybody . But what is the good of pretending not to know what [I]_105-tom mean ? "_[105-tom] " [Tom]_105-tom , listen ! "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} cried [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , rising in [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} turn ; " [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} feel sure [they]_581-ladies must have finished . There is [Mr Holden]_{124-mr holden} going through [the garden]_{695-the garden} . And [everybody]_{300-everybody} knows that hanging pictures is just the thing of all others that requires [a person of taste]_{4836-a person of taste} . If [they]_581-ladies have spoiled [the room]_{395-the room} , it will be all [your]_119-lucilla fault . "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} " Oh , for [Heaven]_136-heaven 's sake never mind [the room]_{395-the room} ! "_[105-tom] said [Tom]_105-tom . " [I]_{1214-the lover} never thought [you]_119-lucilla would have trifled with [a man]_{285-a man} , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . [You]_119-lucilla know quite well what [I]_{1214-the lover} mean ; [you]_119-lucilla know it is n't a — a new thing , "_{[1214-the lover]} said [the lover]_{1214-the lover} , beginning to stammer and get confused . " [You]_119-lucilla know that is what [I]_{1214-the lover} have been thinking of all along , as soon as ever [I]_{1214-the lover} had anything to live on . [I]_{1214-the lover} love [you]_119-lucilla , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; [you]_119-lucilla know [I]_{1214-the lover} love [you]_119-lucilla ! how can [you]_119-lucilla trifle with [me]_{1214-the lover} so ? "_{[1214-the lover]} " It is [you]_119-lucilla who are trifling , "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , " especially when [you]_119-lucilla know [I]_119-lucilla have really something of importance to do . [You]_119-lucilla can come [upstairs]_362-upstairs with [me]_119-lucilla if [you]_119-lucilla like . Of course [we]_4841-we all love [each other]_{679-each other} . What is the good of being [relations]_{4843-relations} otherwise ? "_{[119-lucilla]} said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla calmly ; " it is such a natural thing , [you]_119-lucilla know . [I]_119-lucilla suppose it is because [you]_119-lucilla are going away that [you]_119-lucilla are so affectionate to - day . It is very nice of [you]_119-lucilla , [I]_119-lucilla am sure ; but , [Tom]_105-tom , [I]_119-lucilla feel quite certain [you]_105-tom have not packed [your]_105-tom things , "_{[119-lucilla]} [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} added , in an admonitory tone . " Come along with [me]_{88-miss marjoribanks} [upstairs]_362-upstairs . "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} And by this time [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's curiosity was beginning again to get the upper hand . If [she]_119-lucilla only could have escaped , it would have been impossible for [[her]_119-lucilla cousin]_{906-her cousin} to have renewed the conversation ; and luckily [he]_{906-her cousin} was to leave [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} the same evening ; but then [a man]_{285-a man} is always an inconsequent creature , and not to be calculated on . This time , instead of obeying as usual , [Tom]_105-tom — having , as [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} afterwards described ( but only in the strictest confidence ) , " worked [himself]_105-tom up to it"—set_[105-tom] [himself]_105-tom directly in [her]_119-lucilla way , and seized upon both [her]_119-lucilla hands . " [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , "_{[1192-the unlucky fellow]} cried [the unlucky fellow]_{1192-the unlucky fellow} , " is it possible that [you]_119-lucilla really have misunderstood [me]_{1192-the unlucky fellow} all this time ? Do [you]_119-lucilla mean to say that [you]_119-lucilla do n't know ? Oh , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , listen just five minutes . It is n't because [I]_{1192-the unlucky fellow} am [[your]_119-lucilla cousin]_{4845-your cousin} . [I]_{1192-the unlucky fellow} wish to [Heaven]_136-heaven [I]_{1192-the unlucky fellow} was not [[your]_119-lucilla cousin]_{4845-your cousin} , but [some one [you]_119-lucilla had never seen before]_{4847-some one you had never seen before} . [I]_{1192-the unlucky fellow} mean [I]_{1192-the unlucky fellow} want [you]_119-lucilla to consent to — to — to — marry [me]_{1192-the unlucky fellow} , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . That is what [I]_{1192-the unlucky fellow} mean . [I]_{1192-the unlucky fellow} am called to [the bar]_{4848-the bar} , and [I]_{1192-the unlucky fellow} can work for [you]_119-lucilla , and make a reputation . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , listen to what [I]_{1192-the unlucky fellow} have to say . "_{[1192-the unlucky fellow]} [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} left [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} hands in [his]_1218-you with a calmness which froze [poor Tom]_105-tom 's heart in [his]_1218-you breast . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} did not even take the trouble to draw them away . " Have [you]_1218-you gone out of [your]_1218-you senses , [Tom]_105-tom ? "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} asked , in [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} sensible way ; and [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} lifted [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} eyes to the face of [the poor young fellow who was in love]_{1219-the poor young fellow who was in love} , with an inquiring look , as if [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} felt a little anxious about [him]_1218-you . " If [you]_1218-you have any feeling as if fever was coming on , "_{[119-lucilla]} said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , " [I]_119-lucilla think [you]_1218-you should go [upstairs]_362-upstairs and lie down a little till [papa]_295-papa comes in . [I]_119-lucilla heard there had been some cases down about [the canal]_{4851-the canal} . [I]_119-lucilla hope it is not the assizes that have been too much for [you]_1218-you . "_{[119-lucilla]} When [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} said this , [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} took fast hold of [Tom]_105-tom 's hands with a motherly grasp to feel if they were hot , and looked into [his]_105-tom eyes with a certain serious inspection , which , under the circumstances , [poor fellow]_{1049-poor fellow} ! was enough to drive [him]_105-tom out of the little rationality [he]_105-tom had left . [Tom]_105-tom was so far carried away by [his]_105-tom frenzy , that [he]_105-tom gave [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} a little shake in [his]_105-tom impatience . " [You]_{88-miss marjoribanks} are trying to drive [me]_{890-the young man} mad , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ! "_{[890-the young man]} cried [the young man]_{890-the young man} . " [I]_105-tom have got no fever . It is only [you]_{88-miss marjoribanks} who are driving [me]_105-tom out of [my]_105-tom senses . This time [you]_{88-miss marjoribanks} must hear [me]_105-tom . [I]_105-tom will not let [you]_{88-miss marjoribanks} go till [you]_{88-miss marjoribanks} have given [me]_105-tom an answer . [I]_105-tom am called to [the bar]_{4848-the bar} , and [I]_105-tom have begun [my]_105-tom Career , "_[105-tom] said [Tom]_105-tom , making a pause for breath . " [I]_105-tom knew [you]_{88-miss marjoribanks} would have laughed at [me]_105-tom when [I]_105-tom was depending on [[my]_105-tom mother]_{4853-my mother} ; but now all that is over , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . [I]_105-tom have loved [you]_{88-miss marjoribanks} as long as [I]_105-tom can remember ; and [I]_105-tom always thought — that [you]_{88-miss marjoribanks} — cared for [me]_105-tom a little . If [you]_{88-miss marjoribanks} will have [me]_105-tom , there is nothing [I]_105-tom could not do , "_[105-tom] said [Tom]_105-tom , who thoroughly believed what [he]_105-tom was saying ; " and if [you]_{88-miss marjoribanks} will not have [me]_105-tom , [I]_105-tom will not answer for the consequences . If [I]_105-tom go off to [India]_34-india , or if [I]_105-tom go to the bad — — "_[105-tom] " [Tom]_105-tom , "_{[119-lucilla]} said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla solemnly , and this time [she]_119-lucilla drew away [her]_119-lucilla hands , " if [you]_105-tom ever want to get married , [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} think the very best thing [you]_105-tom can do is to go to [India]_34-india . As for marrying just now at [your]_105-tom age , [you]_105-tom know [you]_105-tom might as well jump into [the sea]_{4854-the sea} . [You]_105-tom need not be vexed , "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , in [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} motherly way . " [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} would not speak so if [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was not [[your]_105-tom best friend]_{4855-your best friend} . As for marrying [me]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , [you]_105-tom know it is ridiculous . [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} have not the least intention of marrying [anybody]_313-anybody . If [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had thought of that , [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} need never have come [home]_287-home at all . As for [your]_105-tom going to the bad , [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} am not afraid of that . If [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} were to let [you]_105-tom carry on with such a ridiculous idea , [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} should never forgive [myself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . It would be just as sensible to go into [a lunatic asylum]_{4858-a lunatic asylum} at once . It is very lucky for [you]_105-tom that [you]_105-tom said this to [me]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} [Lucilla]_119-lucilla went on , " and not to one of [the girls that think it great fun to be married]_{4859-the girls that think it great fun to be married} . And if [I]_119-lucilla were [you]_105-tom , [Tom]_105-tom , [I]_119-lucilla would go and pack [my]_119-lucilla things . [You]_105-tom know [you]_105-tom are always too late ; and do n't jump on [your]_105-tom portmanteau and make such a dreadful noise if it wo n't shut , but ring the bell for [Thomas]_105-tom . [You]_105-tom know [we]_4860-we are to dine at half - past five to - day , to give [you]_105-tom time for [the train]_{895-the train} . "_{[119-lucilla]} These were the last words [Tom Marjoribanks]_117-tom heard as [Lucilla]_119-lucilla left [the room]_{395-the room} . [She]_119-lucilla ran up to [the drawing - room]_{4397-the drawing - room} without losing a minute , and burst in upon [the vacant place where [Mr Holden]_{124-mr holden} had stood so long waiting for [her]_119-lucilla]_{1224-the vacant place where mr holden had stood so long waiting for her} . To be sure , [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's forebodings were so far fulfilled that the St Cecilia , which [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} meant to have over the piano , was hung quite in the other corner of [the room]_{395-the room} , by reason of being just the same size as another picture at the opposite angle , which [the workmen]_{1226-the workmen} , sternly symmetrical , thought it necessary to " match . "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} But , after all , that was a trifling defect . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} stood in the middle of [the room]_{395-the room} , and surveyed the walls , well pleased , with a heart which kept beating very steadily in [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} bosom . On the whole , perhaps , [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was not sorry to have had it out with [Tom]_117-tom . So far as [he]_117-tom was personally concerned , [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , being [[a physician]_{1228-a physician} 's daughter]_{1229-a physician 's daughter} , had great faith in [the vis medicatrix]_{1230-the vis medicatrix} , and was not afraid for [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} cousin]_{906-her cousin} 's health or [his]_117-tom morals , as [a less experienced woman]_{1232-a less experienced woman} might have been . If [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was angry with [anybody]_313-anybody , it was with [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , who had not taken sufficient precautions to avoid the explanation . " But , after all , everything is for the best , "_{[119-lucilla]} [Lucilla]_119-lucilla said to [herself]_119-lucilla , with that beautiful confidence which is common to [people who have things [their]_{1234-people who have things their own way} own way]_{1234-people who have things their own way} ; and [she]_119-lucilla devoted [her]_119-lucilla mind to [the St Cecilia]_{137-the st cecilia} , and paid no more attention to [Tom]_117-tom . It was not till more than an hour after that a succession of dreadful thumps was not only heard but felt throughout [the house]_{339-the house} . It was [Tom]_117-tom , but [he]_117-tom was not doing any harm to [himself]_117-tom . [He]_117-tom was not blowing out [his]_117-tom brains or knocking [his]_117-tom head against the wall . [He]_117-tom was only jumping on [his]_117-tom portmanteau , notwithstanding that [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had warned [him]_117-tom against such a proceeding — and in [his]_117-tom state of mind the jumps were naturally more frantic than usual . When [Lucilla]_119-lucilla heard it , [she]_119-lucilla rang the bell , and told [Thomas]_117-tom to go and help [Mr Tom]_117-tom with [his]_117-tom packing ; from which it will be seen that [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} bore no grudge against [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} cousin]_{906-her cousin} but was disposed to send [him]_{906-her cousin} forth in friendship and peace . It was nearly six weeks after this before all [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's arrangements were completed , and [she]_119-lucilla was able with satisfaction to [herself]_119-lucilla to begin [her]_119-lucilla campaign . It was just before Christmas , at the time above all others when society has need of a ruling spirit . For example , [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} expected [[the Colonel]_{595-the colonel} 's niece]_{873-the colonel 's niece} , [Mary Chiley]_{129-mary chiley} , who had been married about six months before , and who was not fond of [[her]_{129-mary chiley} husband 's friends]_{1239-her husband 's friends} , and at the same time had [no home of [her]_{129-mary chiley} own]_{1240-no home of her own} to go to , being [an orphan]_{1241-an orphan} . [The Colonel]_{595-the colonel} had invited [the young couple]_{1243-the young couple} by way of doing a kind thing , but [he]_{595-the colonel} grumbled a little at the necessity , and had never liked [the fellow]_{938-the fellow} , [he]_{595-the colonel} said — and then what were [two old people]_{1245-two old people} to do to amuse [them]_{1243-the young couple} ? Then [Mrs Centum]_{98-mrs centum} had [[her]_119-lucilla two eldest boys]_{1246-her two eldest boys} [home]_287-home from [school]_273-school , and was driven out of [her]_119-lucilla senses by the noise and the racket , as [she]_119-lucilla confided to [[her]_119-lucilla visitors]_{1249-her visitors} . " It is all very well to make pretty pictures about Christmas , "_{[1250-the exasperated mother]} said [the exasperated mother]_{1250-the exasperated mother} , " but [I]_{1250-the exasperated mother} should like to know how [one]_4465-one can enjoy anything with such a commotion going on . [I]_{1250-the exasperated mother} get up every morning with a headache , [I]_{1250-the exasperated mother} assure [you]_{1249-her visitors} ; and then [Mr Centum]_{98-mrs centum} expects [me]_{1250-the exasperated mother} to be cheerful when [he]_{98-mrs centum} comes in to dinner ; [men]_4399-men are so unreasonable . [I]_{1250-the exasperated mother} should like to know what [they]_4399-men would do if [they]_4399-men had what [we]_4864-we have to go through : to look after all [the servants]_{4432-the servants} — and [they]_4399-men are always out of [their]_4399-men senses at Christmas — and to see that [the children]_{4442-the children} do n't have too much pudding , and to support all the noise . The holidays are the hardest work [a poor woman]_{4867-a poor woman} can have , "_{[1250-the exasperated mother]} [she]_{1250-the exasperated mother} concluded , with a sigh ; and when it is taken into consideration that this particular Christmas was a wet Christmas , without any frost or possibility of amusement out of doors , [English matrons]_{1251-english matrons} in general will not refuse [their]_{1251-english matrons} sympathy to [Mrs Centum]_{98-mrs centum} . [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} perhaps was equally to be pitied in a different way . [She]_{99-mrs woodburn} had to receive [several members of [[her]_{99-mrs woodburn} husband]_{283-her husband} 's family , who were , like [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , without any sense of humour , and who stared , and did not in the least understand [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} when [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} " took off "_{[1256-low - church]} any of [[her]_{99-mrs woodburn} neighbours]_{585-her neighbours}]_{1252-several members of her husband 's family , who were , like miss marjoribanks , without any sense of humour , and who stared , and did not in the least understand her when she " took off " any of her neighbours} ; not to say that [some of [them]_{1252-several members of her husband 's family , who were , like miss marjoribanks , without any sense of humour , and who stared , and did not in the least understand her when she " took off " any of her neighbours}]_{1255-some of them} were [Low - Church]_{1256-low - church} , and thought the practice sinful . Under these circumstances it will be readily believed that the commencement of [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's operations was looked upon with great interest in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} . It was so opportune that [society]_444-society forgot [its]_444-society usual instincts of criticism , and forgave [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} for being more enlightened and enterprising than [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} neighbours]_{585-her neighbours} ; and then [most people]_{1186-most people} were very anxious to see [the drawing - room]_{4397-the drawing - room} , now [it]_{4397-the drawing - room} had been restored . This was a privilege , however , not accorded to [the crowd]_{480-the crowd} . [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} had seen it under a vow of secrecy , and [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} owned to having made a run [upstairs]_362-upstairs one evening after one of [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} 's little dinners , when [the other convives]_{1263-the other convives} were in [the library]_{921-the library} , where [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had erected [her]_119-lucilla temporary throne . But this clandestine inspection met with the failure it deserved , for there was no light in [the room]_{395-the room} except the moonlight , which made three white blotches on the carpet where the windows were , burying everything else in the profoundest darkness ; and [the spy]_{1266-the spy} knocked [his]_{1266-the spy} foot against something which reduced [him]_{1266-the spy} to sudden and well - merited agony . As for [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} , [she]_{96-mrs chiley} was discretion [itself]_{96-mrs chiley} , and would say nothing even to [[her]_{96-mrs chiley} niece]_{1267-her niece} . " [I]_{870-the old lady} mean to work [her]_{1267-her niece} a footstool in water - lilies , [[my]_{870-the old lady} dear]_{4403-my dear} , like the one [I]_{870-the old lady} did for [you]_{4403-my dear} when [you]_{4403-my dear} were married , "_{[870-the old lady]} [the old lady]_{870-the old lady} said ; and that was the only light [she]_{870-the old lady} would throw on the subject . " [My]_{870-the old lady} opinion is that it must be in crimson , "_{[870-the old lady]} [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} said , when [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} heard this , " for [I]_{99-mrs woodburn} know [[your]_{4403-my dear} aunt]_{4869-your aunt} 's water - lilies . When [I]_{99-mrs woodburn} see them growing , [I]_{99-mrs woodburn} always think of [you]_{4403-my dear} . It would be quite like [Lucilla Marjoribanks]_119-lucilla to have it in crimson — for it is a cheerful colour , [you]_{4403-my dear} know , and quite different from the old furniture ; and that would always be a comfort to [[her]_{4869-your aunt} dear papa]_{366-her dear papa} . "_{[99-mrs woodburn]} From this it will be seen that the curiosity of [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} was excited to a lively extent . [Many people]_{1269-many people} even went so far as to give [the Browns]_{615-the browns} a sitting in [[their]_{1269-many people} glass - house]_{1271-their glass - house} , with the hope of having a peep at the colour of the hangings at least . But [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was [too sensible a woman to leave [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} virgin drawing - room]_{1273-her virgin drawing - room}]_{1272-too sensible a woman to leave her virgin drawing - room} exposed to the sun when there was any , and to [the photographers , who were perhaps more dangerous]_{1274-the photographers , who were perhaps more dangerous} . " [I]_{138-miss brown} think it is blue , for [my]_{138-miss brown} part , "_{[138-miss brown]} said [Miss Brown]_{138-miss brown} , who had got into the habit of rising early in hopes of finding [[the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} 's household]_{1276-the doctor 's household} off its guard . " [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was always a great one for blue ; [she]_119-lucilla thinks it is becoming to [her]_119-lucilla complexion ; "_{[138-miss brown]} which , indeed , as [the readers of this history]_{1277-the readers of this history} are aware , was a matter of fact . As for [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} did [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} best to keep up this agreeable mystery . " For [my]_{88-miss marjoribanks} part , [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} am fond of neutral tints , "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} said , when [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was questioned on the subject ; " anybody who knows [me]_119-lucilla can easily guess [my]_119-lucilla taste . [I]_119-lucilla should have been born [a Quaker]_{4871-a quaker} , [you]_4872-you know , [I]_119-lucilla do so like the drabs and grays , and all those soft colours . [You]_4872-you can have as much red and green as [you]_4872-you like abroad , where the sun is strong , but here it would be bad style , "_{[119-lucilla]} said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; from which [the most simple - minded of [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} auditors]_{1279-her auditors}]_{1278-the most simple - minded of her auditors} drew the natural conclusion . Thus all [the world]_{331-the world} contemplated with excitement the first Thursday which was to open [this enchanted chamber]_{1281-this enchanted chamber} to [their]_{331-the world} admiring eyes . " Do n't expect any regular invitation , "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} said . " [I]_119-lucilla hope [you]_4872-you will all come , or as many of [you]_4872-you as can . [Papa]_94-papa has always [some men]_{4585-some men} to dinner with [him]_94-papa that day , [you]_4872-you know , and it is so dreadfully slow for [me]_119-lucilla with [a heap of [men]_4399-men]_{4874-a heap of men} . That is why [I]_119-lucilla fixed on Thursday . [I]_119-lucilla want [you]_4872-you to come every week , so it would be absurd to send an invitation ; and remember it is not a party , only an Evening , "_{[119-lucilla]} said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . " [I]_119-lucilla shall wear a white frock high , as [I]_119-lucilla always do . Now be sure [you]_4872-you come . "_{[119-lucilla]} " But [we]_4876-we ca n't all go in high white frocks , "_{[96-mrs chiley]} said [[Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} 's niece]_{1282-mrs chiley 's niece} , [Mary]_{129-mary chiley} , who , if [her]_{129-mary chiley} trousseau had been subtracted from the joys of marriage , would not , [poor soul]_{4447-poor soul} ! have found very much left . This intimation dismayed [the bride]_{1284-the bride} a little ; for , to be sure , [she]_{1284-the bride} had decided which dress [she]_{1284-the bride} was to wear before [Lucilla]_119-lucilla spoke . " But , [[my]_{88-miss marjoribanks} dear]_{4403-my dear} , [you]_4872-you are married , "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} ; " that makes it quite different : come in that pretty pink that is so becoming . [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} do n't want to have any dowdies , for [my]_{88-miss marjoribanks} part ; and do n't forget that [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} shall expect [you]_4872-you all at nine o'clock . "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} When [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had said this , [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} proceeded on [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} way , sowing invitations and gratification round [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} asked [the youngest Miss Brown]_{138-miss brown} to bring [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} music , in recognition of [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} ancient claims as [the songstress of society in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{1285-the songstress of society in carlingford} ; for [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had all that regard for constituted rights which is so necessary to [a revolutionary of the highest class]_{1286-a revolutionary of the highest class} . [She]_119-lucilla had no desire to shock [anybody]_313-anybody 's prejudices or wound [anybody]_313-anybody 's feelings . " And [she]_119-lucilla has a nice little voice , "_{[119-lucilla]} [Lucilla]_119-lucilla said to [herself]_119-lucilla , with the most friendly and tolerant feelings . Thus [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} prepared to establish [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} kingdom]_{683-her kingdom} with a benevolence which was almost Utopian , not upon the ruins of other thrones , but with the goodwill and co - operation of [the lesser powers]_{1290-the lesser powers} , who were , to be sure , too feeble to resist [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} advance , but whose rights [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was quite ready to recognise , and even to promote , in [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} own way . At the same time it is necessary here to indicate a certain vague and not disagreeable danger , which appeared to [some experienced persons]_{1291-some experienced persons} to shadow [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's conquering way . [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , who was [a young man of refinement]_{1292-a young man of refinement} , not to say that [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had [a very nice property]_{1293-a very nice property} , had begun to pay attention to [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} in what [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} thought quite a marked manner . To be sure , [he]_{115-mr cavendish} could not pretend to the honour of taking [her]_119-lucilla in to dinner , which was not [his]_{115-mr cavendish} place , being [a young man]_{956-a young man} ; but [he]_{115-mr cavendish} did what was next best , and manœuvred to get the place on [her]_119-lucilla left hand , which , in a party composed chiefly of [men]_4399-men , was not difficult to manage . For , to tell the truth , [most of [the gentlemen present]_{1297-the gentlemen present}]_{1296-most of the gentlemen present} were at that special moment more interested in the dinner than in [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . And after dinner it was [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} who was the first to leave [the room]_{395-the room} ; and to hear [the two]_{678-the two} talking about all the places [they]_{678-the two} had been to , and [all the people [they]_{678-the two} had met]_{1300-all the people they had met} , was as good as a play , [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} said . [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} confided to [Lucilla]_119-lucilla [his]_{115-mr cavendish} opinions upon things in general , and accepted the reproofs which [she]_119-lucilla administered ( for [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was quite unquestionable in [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} orthodoxy , and thought it a duty , as [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} said , always to speak with respect of religion ) when [his]_{115-mr cavendish} sentiments were too speculative , and said , " How charming is divine philosophy ! "_{[115-mr cavendish]} so as , for the moment , to dazzle [Lucilla]_119-lucilla [herself]_119-lucilla , who thought it a very pretty compliment . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} came to [her]_119-lucilla assistance when [she]_119-lucilla made tea , and generally fulfilled all the duties which are expected of [a man who is paying attention to [a young lady]_{4507-a young lady}]_{1301-a man who is paying attention to a young lady} . [Old Mrs Chiley]_{139-old mrs chiley} watched the nascent regard with [her]_{96-mrs chiley} kind old grandmotherly eyes . [She]_{96-mrs chiley} calculated over in [her]_{96-mrs chiley} own mind the details of [his]_{115-mr cavendish} possessions , so far as [the public]_{1303-the public} was aware of them , and found them on the whole satisfactory . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} had [a nice property]_{4758-a nice property} , and then [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was a very nice , indeed [an unexceptionable young man]_{1305-an unexceptionable young man} ; and to add to this , it had been agreed to between [Colonel Chiley]_{103-colonel chiley} and [Mr Centum]_{98-mrs centum} , and [several other of [the leading people in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{1307-the leading people in carlingford}]_{1306-several other of the leading people in carlingford} , that [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was [the most likely man to represent [the borough]_{1107-the borough} when [old Mr Chiltern]_{140-mr chiltern} , who was always threatening to retire]_{1308-the most likely man to represent the borough when old mr chiltern , who was always threatening to retire} , fulfilled [his]_{140-mr chiltern} promise . [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} had [a very handsome house a little out of [town]_607-town , where [a lady]_{4506-a lady} would be next thing to [a county lady]_{1313-a county lady} — indeed , quite [a county lady]_{1313-a county lady} , if [[her]_{4506-a lady} husband]_{283-her husband} was [the Member for [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{1106-the member for carlingford}]_{1310-a very handsome house a little out of town , where a lady would be next thing to a county lady — indeed , quite a county lady , if her husband was the member for carlingford} . All these thoughts passed through [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} 's mind , and , as was natural , in the precious moments after dinner , were suggested in occasional words of meaning to the understanding ear of [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . " [[My]_{870-the old lady} dear]_{4403-my dear} [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , it is just the position that would suit [you]_119-lucilla — with [your]_119-lucilla talents ! "_{[870-the old lady]} [the old lady]_{870-the old lady} said ; and [Lucilla]_119-lucilla did not say No . To be sure , [she]_119-lucilla had not at the present moment the least inclination to get married , as [she]_119-lucilla truly said ; it would , indeed , to tell the truth , disturb [her]_119-lucilla plans considerably ; but still , if such was the intention of [Providence]_{107-providence} , and if it was to [the Member for [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{1106-the member for carlingford} , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla felt that it was still credible that everything might be for the best . " But it is a great deal too soon to think of anything of that sort , "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} would reply . " If [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had thought of that , [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} need never have come [home]_287-home at all ; and especially when papa has been so good about everything . "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} Yet for all that [she]_119-lucilla was not ungracious to [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} when [he]_{115-mr cavendish} came in first as usual . To marry [a man in [his]_{115-mr cavendish} position]_{1319-a man in his position} would not , after all , be deranging [her]_119-lucilla plans to any serious extent . Indeed , it would , if [his]_{115-mr cavendish} hopes were realised , constitute [Lucilla]_119-lucilla [a kind of queen in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{1320-a kind of queen in carlingford} , and [she]_119-lucilla could not but feel that , under these circumstances , it might be a kind of duty to reconsider [her]_119-lucilla resolution . And thus the time passed while [the drawing - room]_{4397-the drawing - room} was undergoing renovation . [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} had been much tantalised , [she]_119-lucilla said , by the absence of the piano , which prevented [them]_1322-them from having any music , and [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had even been tempted into a few snatches of song , which , to tell the truth , some of [the gentlemen present]_{1297-the gentlemen present} , especially [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} [himself]_{326-the doctor} and [Colonel Chiley]_{103-colonel chiley} , being old - fashioned , preferred without the accompaniment . And thus it was , under the most brilliant auspices , and with the full confidence of all [[her]_119-lucilla future constituency]_{1325-her future constituency} , that [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} superintended the arrangement of [the drawing - room]_{4397-the drawing - room} on that momentous Thursday , which was to be the real beginning of [her]_119-lucilla great work in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} . " [[My]_119-lucilla dear]_{4403-my dear} , [you]_{4403-my dear} must leave [yourself]_{4403-my dear} entirely in [my]_119-lucilla hands , "_{[119-lucilla]} [Lucilla]_119-lucilla said to [Barbara Lake]_120-barbara on the morning of that eventful day . " Do n't get impatient . [I]_119-lucilla dare say [you]_{4403-my dear} do n't know [many people]_{1269-many people} , and it may be a little slow for [you]_{4403-my dear} at first ; but [everybody]_{300-everybody} has to put up with that , [you]_{4403-my dear} know , for a beginning . And , by the bye , what are [you]_{4403-my dear} going to wear ? "_{[119-lucilla]} " [I]_120-barbara have not thought about it , "_{[120-barbara]} said [Barbara]_120-barbara , who had the painful pride of poverty , aggravated much by a sense that the comforts of [other people]_{279-other people} were an injury to [her]_120-barbara . [Poor soul]_{4447-poor soul} ! [she]_120-barbara had been thinking of little else for at least a week past ; and then [she]_120-barbara had not very much choice in [her]_120-barbara wardrobe ; but [her]_120-barbara disposition was one which rejected sympathy , and [she]_120-barbara thought it would look best to pretend to be indifferent . At the same time , [she]_120-barbara said this with a dull colour on [her]_120-barbara cheeks , the colour of irritation ; and [she]_120-barbara could not help asking [herself]_120-barbara why [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , who was not so handsome as [she]_119-lucilla was , had the power to array [herself]_119-lucilla in gorgeous apparel , while [she]_119-lucilla , [Barbara]_120-barbara , had nothing but a white frock . There are differences even in white frocks , though [the masculine mind]_{1329-the masculine mind} may be unaware of them . [Barbara]_120-barbara 's muslin had been washed six times , and had a very different air from the vestal robes of [[her]_120-barbara patroness]_{1330-her patroness} . To be sure , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was not taken in , in the least , by [[her]_119-lucilla companion]_{512-her companion} 's look of indifference , and would even have been delighted to bestow a pretty dress upon [Barbara]_120-barbara , if that had been a possible thing to do . " There will be no dress , "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , with solemnity . " [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} have insisted upon that . [You]_120-barbara know it is not a party , it is only an Evening . A white frock , high — that is all [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} mean to wear ; and mind [you]_120-barbara do n't lose patience . [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} shall keep [my]_{88-miss marjoribanks} eye on [you]_120-barbara ; and after the first , [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} feel sure [you]_120-barbara will enjoy [yourself]_120-barbara . Good - bye for the present . "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} When [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had uttered these encouraging words . [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} went away to pursue [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} preparations , and [Barbara]_120-barbara proceeded to get out [her]_120-barbara dress and examine it . It was as important to [her]_120-barbara as all the complicated paraphernalia of the evening 's arrangements were to [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . It is true that there were greater interests involved in the case of [the leader]_{1332-the leader} ; but then [Barbara]_120-barbara was [the soldier of fortune]_{1333-the soldier of fortune} who had to open the oyster with [her]_120-barbara sword , and [she]_120-barbara was feeling the point of it metaphorically while [she]_120-barbara pulled out the breadths of [her]_120-barbara white dress , and tried to think that they would not look limp at night ; and what [her]_120-barbara sentiments lost in breadth , as compared with [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's , they gained in intensity , for — for anything [she]_120-barbara could tell — [her]_120-barbara life might change colour by means of this Thursday Evening ; and such , indeed , was [her]_120-barbara hope . [Barbara]_120-barbara prepared for [her]_120-barbara first appearance in [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} , with a mind wound up to any degree of daring . It did not occur to [her]_120-barbara that [she]_120-barbara required to keep faith with [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} in anything except the duet . As regarded other matters , [Barbara]_120-barbara was quite unscrupulous , for at the bottom [she]_120-barbara could not but feel that [any one who was kind to [her]_120-barbara]_{1334-any one who was kind to her} was taking an unwarrantable liberty . What right had [Lucilla Marjoribanks]_119-lucilla to be kind to [her]_120-barbara ? as if [she]_120-barbara was not as good as [Lucilla]_119-lucilla any day ! and though it might be worth [her]_120-barbara while to take advantage of it for the moment , it was still an insult , in its way , to be avenged if an opportunity ever should arise . The evening came , as evenings do come , quite indifferently whether [people]_505-people are glad or sorry ; and it was with a calmness which [the other ladies]_{1336-the other ladies} regarded as next to miraculous , that [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} took [Colonel Chiley]_{103-colonel chiley} 's arm to go to [the dining - room]_{1337-the dining - room} . [We]_1338-we say [the other ladies]_{1336-the other ladies} , for on this great occasion [Mrs Centum]_{98-mrs centum} and [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} were both among [the dinner - guests]_{1340-the dinner - guests} . " To see [her]_119-lucilla eat [her]_119-lucilla dinner as if [she]_119-lucilla had nothing on [her]_119-lucilla mind ! "_{[99-mrs woodburn]} [Mrs Centum]_{98-mrs centum} said in amazement : " as for [me]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , though [nobody]_4434-nobody can blame [me]_{88-miss marjoribanks} if anything goes wrong , [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} could enjoy nothing for thinking of it . And [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} must say [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was disappointed with the dinner , "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} added , with a certain air of satisfaction , in [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} 's ear . It was when [they]_1341-they were going [upstairs]_362-upstairs , and [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was behind with [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} . " The fuss [the men]_{582-the men} have always made about these dinners ! and except for a few made dishes that were really nothing , [you]_4885-you know , [I]_{1343-the banker} ca n't say [I]_{1343-the banker} saw anything particular in it . And as for [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , [I]_{1343-the banker} ca n't think [she]_119-lucilla has any feeling , "_{[1343-the banker]} said [[the banker]_{1343-the banker} 's wife]_{1344-the banker 's wife} . " Oh , [[my]_{99-mrs woodburn} dear]_{4403-my dear} , it is because [you]_4885-you do n't understand , "_{[99-mrs woodburn]} said [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} . " [She]_119-lucilla is kept up , [you]_4885-you know , by a sense of duty . It is all because [she]_119-lucilla has set [her]_119-lucilla heart on being a comfort to [[her]_119-lucilla dear papa]_{366-her dear papa} ! "_{[99-mrs woodburn]} Such , it is true , were the comments that were made upon [the public - spirited young woman who was doing so much for [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{1345-the public - spirited young woman who was doing so much for carlingford} ; but then [Lucilla]_119-lucilla only shared the fate of [all the great benefactors of]_{1346-all the great benefactors of} [the world]_{331-the world} . An hour later the glories of the furniture were veiled and hidden by the robes of a radiant flood of society , embracing all that was most fair and all that was most distinguished in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} . No doubt there was a world of heterogeneous elements ; but then if there had not been difficulties where would have been the use of [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's genius ? [Mr Bury]_{109-mr bury} and [[his]_{109-mr bury} sister]_{577-his sister} , who had been unconsciously mollified by the admirable dinner provided for [them]_1349-them [downstairs]_{302-downstairs} , found [some stray lambs in the assembly who were in need of [them]_{1351-some stray lambs in the assembly who were in need of them}]_{1351-some stray lambs in the assembly who were in need of them} , and thus had the double satisfaction of combining pleasure with duty ; and though there were [several people in [the room]_{395-the room} whose lives were a burden to [them]_{1352-several people in the room whose lives were a burden to them in consequence of mrs woodburn 's remarkable gift} in consequence of [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} 's remarkable gift]_{1352-several people in the room whose lives were a burden to them in consequence of mrs woodburn 's remarkable gift} , even [they]_{1352-several people in the room whose lives were a burden to them in consequence of mrs woodburn 's remarkable gift} found it impossible not to be amused by an occasional representation of [an absent individual]_{1354-an absent individual} , or by the dashing sketch of [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , which [she]_119-lucilla gave at intervals in [her]_119-lucilla corner , amid the smothered laughter of [the audience]_{1355-the audience} , who were half ashamed of [themselves]_{1355-the audience} . " [She]_119-lucilla is never ill - tempered , [you]_{99-mrs woodburn} know , "_{[1356-the persons who felt themselves threatened in their turn]} [the persons who felt [themselves]_{1356-the persons who felt themselves threatened in their turn} threatened in [their]_{1356-the persons who felt themselves threatened in their turn} turn]_{1356-the persons who felt themselves threatened in their turn} said to [each other]_{679-each other} with a certain piteous resignation ; and oddly enough it was in general [the most insignificant people about who were afraid of [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn}]_{1358-the most insignificant people about who were afraid of mrs woodburn} . It is needless to say that such a dread never entered the serene intelligence of [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , who believed in [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} with a reasonable and steady faith . As for [old Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} , who had so many funny little ways , and whom [the mimic executed to perfection]_{1359-the mimic executed to perfection} , [she]_{96-mrs chiley} also was quite calm on the subject . " [You]_{99-mrs woodburn} know there is nothing to take off in [me]_{870-the old lady} , "_{[870-the old lady]} [the old lady]_{870-the old lady} would say ; " [I]_{870-the old lady} always was a simple body : and then [I]_{870-the old lady} am old enough to be all [[your]_{99-mrs woodburn} grandmothers]_{4888-your grandmothers} , [[my]_{870-the old lady} dear]_{4403-my dear} ; "_{[870-the old lady]} which was a saying calculated , as [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} justly observed , to melt a heart of stone . Then [the Miss Browns]_{135-the miss browns} had brought [their]_{135-the miss browns} photographs , in which [most people in [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane}]_{1361-most people in grange lane} were caricatured hideously , but with such a charming equality that [the most exigeant]_{1362-the most exigeant} forgave the wrong to [himself]_{1362-the most exigeant} in laughing at [[his]_{1362-the most exigeant} neighbours]_{1363-his neighbours} . [Miss Brown]_{138-miss brown} had brought [her]_{138-miss brown} music too , and sang [her]_{138-miss brown} feeble little strain to the applause of [[her]_{138-miss brown} immediate neighbours]_{1364-her immediate neighbours} , and to the delight of [those who were at a distance , and who could talk louder and flirt more openly under cover of the music]_{1365-those who were at a distance , and who could talk louder and flirt more openly under cover of the music} ; and there were [other young ladies who had also come prepared with a little roll of songs or " pieces]_{4890-other young ladies who had also come prepared with a little roll of songs or " pieces} . "_{[119-lucilla]} [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , with [her]_119-lucilla finger as it were upon the pulse of [the company]_{1366-the company} , let [them]_{1366-the company} all exhibit [their]_{1366-the company} powers with that enlightened impartiality which [we]_1367-we have already remarked in [her]_119-lucilla . When [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} came to [her]_119-lucilla in [his]_{115-mr cavendish} ingratiating way , and asked [her]_119-lucilla how [she]_119-lucilla could possibly let all the sparrows chirp like that when [the nightingale]_{1368-the nightingale} was present , [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} proved [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} proof to the flattery . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} said , " Do go away , like [a good man]_{4891-a good man} , and make [yourself]_4892-you agreeable . There are so [few men]_{4893-few men} , [you]_4892-you know , who can flirt in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} . [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} have always reckoned upon [you]_4892-you as such [a valuable assistant]_{4894-a valuable assistant} . It is always an advantage to have [a man who flirts]_{4895-a man who flirts} , "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . This was a sentiment perhaps too large and enlightened , in the truest sense of the word , to meet , as it ought to have done , with the applause of [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} audience]_{478-her audience} . [Most of the persons immediately surrounding [her]_119-lucilla]_{1370-most of the persons immediately surrounding her} thought , indeed , that it was a mere bon - mot to which [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had given utterance , and laughed accordingly ; but it is needless to explain that these were persons quite unable to understand [her]_119-lucilla genius . All this time [she]_119-lucilla was keeping [her]_119-lucilla eyes upon [a figure in the corner of a sofa , which looked as if it was glued there]_{1371-a figure in the corner of a sofa , which looked as if it was glued there} , and kept staring defiance at [the world in general from under black and level brows]_{1372-the world in general from under black and level brows} . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , it is true , had introduced [Barbara Lake]_120-barbara in the most flattering way to [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} , and to [some of [the young ladies present]_{1374-the young ladies present}]_{1373-some of the young ladies present} ; but then [she]_120-barbara was [a stranger]_{4528-a stranger} , and [an intruder into [those regions of the blest]_{1377-those regions of the blest}]_{1376-an intruder into those regions of the blest} , and [she]_119-lucilla could not help feeling so . If [[her]_119-lucilla present companions]_{1378-her present companions} had not whispered among [themselves]_{1378-her present companions} , " [Miss Lake]_{118-miss lake} ! what [Miss Lake]_{4896-miss lake} ? Good gracious ! [[Lake]_{118-miss lake} [the drawing - master]_{347-the drawing - master} 's daughter]_{4897-lake the drawing - master 's daughter} ! "_{[119-lucilla]} [she]_119-lucilla [herself]_119-lucilla would still have reminded [herself]_119-lucilla of [her]_119-lucilla humble paternity . [Barbara]_120-barbara sat as if [she]_120-barbara could not move from that corner , looking out upon [everybody with scared eyes]_{1379-everybody with scared eyes} , which expressed nothing but defiance , and in [her]_120-barbara own mind making the reflections of bitter poverty upon the airy pretty figures round [her]_120-barbara , in all the variations of that costume which [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had announced as the standard of dress for the evening . [Barbara]_120-barbara 's muslin , six times washed , was not more different from the spotless lightness of all the draperies round [her]_120-barbara , than was [her]_120-barbara air of fright , and at the same time of defiance , from the gay babble and pleasant looks of the group which , by a chance combination , [she]_120-barbara seemed to form part of . [She]_120-barbara began to say to [herself]_120-barbara that [she]_120-barbara had much better go away , and that there never could be anything in common between [those frivolous creatures]_{1380-those frivolous creatures} and [herself]_120-barbara , [[a poor man]_{1381-a poor man} 's daughter]_{1382-a poor man 's daughter} ; and [she]_120-barbara began to get dreadfully exasperated with [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , who had beguiled [her]_120-barbara into this scene , to make game of [her]_120-barbara , as poor [Barbara]_120-barbara said ; though , so far from making game of [her]_120-barbara , [nobody]_4434-nobody took much notice , after the first unsuccessful attempt at conversation , of [the unfortunate young woman]_{1384-the unfortunate young woman} . It was when [she]_120-barbara was in this unhappy humour that [her]_120-barbara eye fell upon [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , who was in the act of making the appeal to [Lucilla]_119-lucilla which [we]_1385-we have already recorded . [Barbara]_120-barbara had never as yet had [a lover]_{1386-a lover} , but [she]_120-barbara had read an unlimited number of novels , which came to nearly the same thing , and [she]_120-barbara saw at a glance that this was somebody who resembled [the indispensable hero]_{1387-the indispensable hero} . [She]_120-barbara looked at [him]_{115-mr cavendish} with a certain fierce interest , and remembered at that instant how often in books it is [the humble heroine]_{1388-the humble heroine} , behind backs , whom [all the young ladies]_{1389-all the young ladies} snub , who wins [the hero at the last]_{1390-the hero at the last} . And then [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , though [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} sent [him]_{115-mr cavendish} away , smiled benignantly upon [him]_{115-mr cavendish} . The colour flushed to [Barbara]_120-barbara 's cheeks , and [her]_120-barbara eyes , which had grown dull and fixed between fright and spite , took sudden expression under [her]_120-barbara straight brows . An intention , which was not so much an intention as an instinct , suddenly sprang into life within [her]_120-barbara , and , without knowing , [she]_120-barbara drew a long breath of eagerness and impotence . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} was standing quite near by this time , doing [his]_{115-mr cavendish} duty according to [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's orders , and flirting with all [his]_{115-mr cavendish} might ; and [Barbara]_120-barbara looked at [him]_{115-mr cavendish} as [a hungry schoolboy]_{1391-a hungry schoolboy} might be supposed to look at a tempting apple just out of [his]_{115-mr cavendish} reach . How was [she]_120-barbara to get at [this suitor of [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's]_{1392-this suitor of lucilla 's} ? It would have given [her]_120-barbara so pure a delight to tear down the golden apple , and tread on it , and trample it to nothing ; and then it came into [her]_120-barbara head that it might be good to eat as well . It was at this moment that [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , who was in six places at once , suddenly touched [Barbara]_120-barbara 's shoulder . " Come with [me]_{88-miss marjoribanks} a minute ; [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} want to show [you]_120-barbara something , "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} said loud out . [Barbara]_120-barbara , on [her]_120-barbara side , looked round with a crimson countenance , feeling that [her]_120-barbara secret thoughts must be written in [her]_120-barbara guilty eyes . But then these were eyes which could be utterly destitute of expression when [they]_1393-they pleased , though [[their]_1393-they owner]_{1394-their owner} , at present just at the beginning of [her]_120-barbara experience , was not quite aware of the fact . [She]_120-barbara stumbled to [her]_120-barbara feet with the awkward motion natural to that form of shyness which [her]_120-barbara temper and [her]_120-barbara temperament united to produce in [her]_120-barbara . [She]_120-barbara did all but put [her]_120-barbara foot through [Miss Brown]_{138-miss brown} 's delicate skirt , and [she]_120-barbara had neither the natural disposition nor the acquired grace which can carry off one of those trifling offences against society . Nevertheless , as [she]_120-barbara stood beside [Lucilla]_119-lucilla at the piano , [the company in general]_{1395-the company in general} owned a little thrill of curiosity . Who was [she]_120-barbara ? [A girl with splendid black hair , with brows as level as if they had been made with a line , with intense eyes which looked a little oblique under that straight bar of shadow]_{1396-a girl with splendid black hair , with brows as level as if they had been made with a line , with intense eyes which looked a little oblique under that straight bar of shadow} . [Her]_120-barbara dress was limp , but [she]_120-barbara was [not such a figure as could be passed over even at an evening party]_{1397-not such a figure as could be passed over even at an evening party} ; and then [her]_120-barbara face was a little flushed , and [her]_120-barbara eyes lit up with excitement . [She]_120-barbara seemed to survey [everybody]_{300-everybody} with that defiant look which was chiefly awkwardness and temper , but which looked like pride when [she]_120-barbara was standing up at [her]_120-barbara full height , and in a conspicuous position , where [everybody]_{300-everybody} could see [her]_120-barbara . [Most people]_{1186-most people} concluded [she]_120-barbara was [an Italian whom [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had picked up somewhere in [her]_119-lucilla travels]_{1401-an italian whom lucilla had picked up somewhere in her travels} . As for [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , [he]_{115-mr cavendish} stopped short altogether in the occupation which [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had allotted to [him]_{115-mr cavendish} , and drew close to the piano . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} thought [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had seen the face somewhere under a shabby bonnet in [some by - street of [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{1402-some by - street of carlingford} , and [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was even sufficiently learned in female apparel to observe the limpness of [her]_120-barbara dress . This preface of curiosity had all been foreseen by [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , and [she]_120-barbara paused a moment , under pretence of selecting [her]_120-barbara music , to take the full advantage of it : for [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , like [most persons of elevated aims]_{1403-most persons of elevated aims} , was content to sacrifice [herself]_119-lucilla to the success of [her]_119-lucilla work ; and then all at once , before [the Carlingford people]_{1404-the carlingford people} knew what [they]_{1404-the carlingford people} were doing , the two voices rose , bursting upon [the astonished community]_{1405-the astonished community} like a sudden revelation . For it must be remembered that [nobody in]_{1406-nobody in} [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} , except [the members of [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} 's dinner - party]_{1407-the members of dr marjoribanks 's dinner - party} , had ever heard [Lucilla]_119-lucilla sing , much less [[her]_119-lucilla companion]_{512-her companion} ; and the account which [these gentlemen]_{1409-these gentlemen} had carried [home]_287-home to [[their]_{1409-these gentlemen} wives]_{1411-their wives} had been generally pooh - poohed and put down . " [Mr Centum]_{98-mrs centum} never listens to a note if [he]_{98-mrs centum} can help it , "_{[1344-the banker 's wife]} said [[the banker]_{1343-the banker} 's wife]_{1344-the banker 's wife} , " and how could [he]_{98-mrs centum} know whether [she]_{1344-the banker 's wife} had a nice voice or not ? "_{[1344-the banker 's wife]} which , indeed , was a powerful argument . But this evening there could be no mistake about it . The words were arrested on the very lips of [the talkers]_{1414-the talkers} ; [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} paused in the midst of doing [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , and , as [we]_1415-we have before said , [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} broke a flirtation clean off at its most interesting moment . It is impossible to record what [they]_{1409-these gentlemen} sang , for those events , as [everybody]_{300-everybody} is aware , happened a good many years ago , and the chances are that [the present generation]_{1417-the present generation} has altogether forgotten the duet which made so extraordinary an impression on [the inhabitants of [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane}]_{1418-the inhabitants of grange lane} . The applause with which the performance was received reached the length of a perfect ovation . [Barbara]_{99-mrs woodburn} , for [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} part , who was not conscious of having ever been applauded before , flushed into splendid crimson , and shone out from under [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} straight eyebrows , intoxicated into absolute beauty . As for [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} took it more calmly . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had the advantage of knowing what [she]_119-lucilla could do , and accordingly [she]_119-lucilla was not surprised when [people]_505-people found it remarkable . [She]_119-lucilla consented , on urgent persuasion , to repeat the last verse of the duet , but when that was over , was smilingly obdurate . " Almost [everybody]_{300-everybody} can sing , "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , with a magnificent depreciation of [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} own gift . " Perhaps [Miss Brown]_{138-miss brown} will sing [us]_4900-us something ; but as for [me]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , [you]_4901-you know , [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} am [the mistress of [the house]_{339-the house}]_{4902-the mistress of the house} . "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} [Lucilla]_119-lucilla went away as [she]_119-lucilla spoke to attend to [[her]_119-lucilla guests]_{845-her guests} , but [she]_119-lucilla left [Barbara]_{99-mrs woodburn} still crimson and splendid , triumphing over [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} limp dress and all [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} disadvantages , by the piano . Fortunately , for that evening [Barbara]_{99-mrs woodburn} 's pride and [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} shyness prevented [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} from yielding to the repeated demands addressed to [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} by [the admiring audience]_{1421-the admiring audience} . [She]_119-lucilla said to [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , with a disloyalty which [that gentleman]_{1422-that gentleman} thought piquant , that " [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} would not be pleased "_{[119-lucilla]} ; and [the future Member for [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{1423-the future member for carlingford} thought [he]_{1423-the future member for carlingford} could not do better than obey the injunctions of [the mistress of the feast]_{1424-the mistress of the feast} by a little flirtation with [the gifted unknown]_{1425-the gifted unknown} . To be sure , [Barbara]_{99-mrs woodburn} was not gifted in talk , and [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} was still defiant and contradictory ; but then [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} eyes were blazing with excitement under [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} level eyebrows , and [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} was as willing to be flirted with as if [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} had known a great deal better . And then [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} had a weakness for [a contralto]_{1426-a contralto} . While this little by - play was going on , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was moving about , the centre of a perfect tumult of applause . No more complete success could be imagined than that of this first Thursday Evening , which was remarkable in the records of [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} ; and yet perhaps [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , like [other conquerors]_{1427-other conquerors} , was destined to build [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} victory upon sacrifice . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} did not feel any alarm at the present moment ; but even if [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had , that would have made no difference to [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's proceedings . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was [not the woman to shrink from a sacrifice when it was for the promotion of the great object of [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} life]_{1428-not the woman to shrink from a sacrifice when it was for the promotion of the great object of her life} ; and that , as [everybody]_{300-everybody} knew who knew [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , was to be a comfort to [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} dear papa]_{366-her dear papa} . " [You]_{115-mr cavendish} have never told [us]_4904-us who [[your]_{115-mr cavendish} unknown]_{4905-your unknown} was , "_{[115-mr cavendish]} said [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} . " [I]_{115-mr cavendish} suppose [she]_{4905-your unknown} is professional . [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} could not possibly possess two such voices in private life . "_{[115-mr cavendish]} " Oh , [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} do n't know about two such voices , "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} ; " [her]_{4905-your unknown} voice suits [mine]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , [you]_{115-mr cavendish} know . It is always a great thing to find two voices that suit . [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} never would choose to have [professional singers]_{4576-professional singers} , for [my]_{88-miss marjoribanks} part . [You]_{115-mr cavendish} have to give [yourself]_{115-mr cavendish} up to music when [you]_{115-mr cavendish} do such a thing ; and that is not [my]_{88-miss marjoribanks} idea of society . [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} am very fond of music , "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} said Lucilla—"excessively fond of it ; but then [everybody]_{300-everybody} is not of [my]_{115-mr cavendish} opinion — and [one]_4465-one has to take so many things into consideration . For [people who give one party]_{4909-people who give one party} in the year it does very well — but then [I]_{115-mr cavendish} hate parties : the only pleasure in society is when [one 's friends]_{4910-one 's friends} come to see [one]_4465-one without any ado . "_{[115-mr cavendish]} " In white frocks , high , "_{[99-mrs woodburn]} said [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} , who could not help assuming [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's manner for the moment , even while addressing [herself]_{99-mrs woodburn} ; but as the possibility of such a lèse - majesté did not even occur to [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} accepted the observation in good faith . " Yes ; [I]_{99-mrs woodburn} hate a grand toilette when it is only a meeting of [friends]_4912-friends , "_{[99-mrs woodburn]} [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} said—"for [the girls]_{4913-the girls} , [you]_{4913-the girls} know ; of course [[you]_{4913-the girls} married [ladies]_581-ladies]_{4914-you married ladies} can always do what [you]_{4913-the girls} like . [You]_{4913-the girls} have [[your]_{4913-the girls} husbands]_{4916-your husbands} to please , "_{[119-lucilla]} said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . And this was a little hard upon [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} satirist , for , to tell the truth , that was a particular of domestic duty to which [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} did not much devote [herself]_{99-mrs woodburn} , according to the opinion of [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} . " But about [the contralto]_{799-the contralto} , "_{[115-mr cavendish]} said [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , who had come to call on [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} under [[his]_{115-mr cavendish} sister]_{577-his sister} 's wing , and desired above all things to keep the peace between [the two ladies]_{1077-the two ladies} , as indeed is [a man]_{285-a man} 's duty under such circumstances . " [You]_{4913-the girls} are always statesmanlike in [your]_{4913-the girls} views ; but [I]_{115-mr cavendish} can not understand why [you]_{4913-the girls} let [poor little Molly Brown]_{141-maria brown} carry on [her]_{141-maria brown} chirping when [you]_{4913-the girls} had such an astonishing force in reserve . [She]_{141-maria brown} must have been covered with confusion , [the poor little soul]_{4918-the poor little soul} . "_{[115-mr cavendish]} " Nothing of the sort , "_{[99-mrs woodburn]} said [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} , pursuing [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} favourite occupation as usual . " [She]_{138-miss brown} only said , ' Goodness [me]_{99-mrs woodburn} ! how high [Lucilla]_119-lucilla goes ! Do [you]_119-lucilla like that dreadfully high music ? ' and made little eyebrows . "_{[99-mrs woodburn]} To be sure , [the mimic]_{883-the mimic} made [Miss Brown]_{138-miss brown} 's eyebrows , and spoke in [her]_{138-miss brown} voice , so that even [Lucilla]_119-lucilla found it a little difficult to keep [her]_119-lucilla gravity . But then [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was defended by [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} mission , and [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} felt in [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} heart that , representing public interest as [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} did , it was [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} duty to avoid all complicity in any attack upon [an individual]_{1435-an individual} ; and consequently , to a certain extent , it was [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} duty also to put [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} down . " [Molly Brown]_{141-maria brown} has a very nice little voice , "_{[119-lucilla]} said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , with most disheartening gravity . " [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} like to hear [her]_{141-maria brown} sing , for [my]_{88-miss marjoribanks} part — the only thing is that [she]_{141-maria brown} wants cultivation a little . It does n't matter much [you]_4919-you know , whether or not [you]_4919-you have a voice to begin with . It is cultivation that is the thing , "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} deliberately . " [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} hope [you]_4919-you really thought it was a pleasant evening . Of course [everybody]_{300-everybody} said so to [me]_{88-miss marjoribanks} ; but then [one]_4465-one can never put any faith in that . [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} have said it [myself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} ever so many times when [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} am sure [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} did not mean it . For [myself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} do n't give any importance to the first evening . [Anybody]_313-anybody can do a thing once , [you]_4919-you know ; the second and the third , and so on — that is the real test . But [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} hope [you]_4919-you thought it pleasant so far as it went . "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} " It was a great deal more than pleasant , "_{[115-mr cavendish]} said [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} ; " and as for [your]_119-lucilla conception of social politics , it is masterly , "_{[115-mr cavendish]} [the future M.P.]_{1436-the future m.p.} added , in a tone which struck [Lucilla]_119-lucilla as very significant ; not that [she]_119-lucilla cared particularly about [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} 's meaning , but still , when [a young man who intends to go into Parliament]_{1437-a young man who intends to go into parliament} congratulates [a young lady]_{4507-a young lady} upon [her]_{4507-a young lady} statesmanlike views , and [her]_{4507-a young lady} conception of politics , it must be confessed that it looks a little particular ; and then , if that was what [he]_{1437-a young man who intends to go into parliament} meant , it was no doubt [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's duty to make up [her]_119-lucilla mind . " Oh , [you]_{1437-a young man who intends to go into parliament} know , [I]_119-lucilla went through a course of political economy at [Mount Pleasant]_{2-mount pleasant} , "_{[119-lucilla]} [she]_119-lucilla said , with a laugh . " [One of [the Miss Blounts]_{142-the miss blounts}]_{4923-one of the miss blounts} was dreadfully strong - minded . [I]_119-lucilla wonder , for [my]_119-lucilla part , that [she]_{4923-one of the miss blounts} did not make [me]_119-lucilla literary ; but fortunately [I]_119-lucilla escaped that . "_{[119-lucilla]} " [Heaven]_136-heaven be praised ! "_{[115-mr cavendish]} said [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} . " [I]_{115-mr cavendish} think [you]_{1437-a young man who intends to go into parliament} ought to be [Prime Minister]_{4924-prime minister} . [That contralto of [yours]_{1437-a young man who intends to go into parliament}]_{4925-that contralto of yours} is charming raw material ; but if [I]_{115-mr cavendish} were [you]_{1437-a young man who intends to go into parliament} [I]_{115-mr cavendish} would put [her]_{4925-that contralto of yours} through an elementary course . [She]_{4925-that contralto of yours} knows how to sing , but [she]_{4925-that contralto of yours} does not know how to move ; and as for talking , [she]_{4925-that contralto of yours} seems to expect to be insulted . If [you]_{1437-a young man who intends to go into parliament} make [a pretty - behaved young lady]_{4926-a pretty - behaved young lady} out of that , [you]_{1437-a young man who intends to go into parliament} will beat [Adam Smith]_{143-adam smith} . "_{[115-mr cavendish]} " Oh , [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} do n't know much about [Adam Smith]_{143-adam smith} , "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . " [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} think [Miss Martha]_{95-miss martha} thought [him]_{143-adam smith} rather old - fashioned . As for [poor Barbara]_{99-mrs woodburn} , [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} is only a little shy , but that will soon wear off . [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} do n't see what need [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} has to talk — or to move either , for that matter . [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} thought [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} did very well indeed for [a girl who never goes into society]_{4927-a girl who never goes into society} . Was it not clever of [me]_{88-miss marjoribanks} to find [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} out the very first day [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} ? It has always been so difficult to find a voice that went perfectly with [mine]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} " For [my]_{115-mr cavendish} part , [I]_{115-mr cavendish} think it was a great deal more than clever , "_{[115-mr cavendish]} said [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} ; for [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} , finding [herself]_{99-mrs woodburn} unappreciated , was silent and making notes . " It was a stroke of genius . So [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} name is [Barbara]_{99-mrs woodburn} ? [I]_{99-mrs woodburn} wonder if it would be indiscreet to ask where [Mademoiselle Barbara]_{144-mademoiselle barbara} comes from , or if [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} belongs to [anybody]_313-anybody , or lives anywhere . [My]_{99-mrs woodburn} own impression is that [you]_4929-you mean to keep [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} shut up in a box all the week through , and produce [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} only on the Thursday evenings . [I]_{99-mrs woodburn} have a weakness for [a fine contralto]_{833-a fine contralto} . If [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} had been existing in [an ordinary habitation like [other people in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{4932-other people in carlingford}]_{4931-an ordinary habitation like other people in carlingford} , [I]_{99-mrs woodburn} should have heard [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} , or heard of [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} . It is clear to [me]_{99-mrs woodburn} that [you]_4929-you keep [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} shut up in a box . "_{[99-mrs woodburn]} " Exactly , "_{[119-lucilla]} said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . " [I]_119-lucilla do n't mean to tell [you]_4929-you anything about [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} . [You]_4929-you may be sure , now [I]_119-lucilla have found [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} out , [I]_119-lucilla mean to keep [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} for [myself]_119-lucilla . [[Her]_{99-mrs woodburn} box]_{4933-her box} is quite a pretty one , like what [Gulliver]_145-gulliver had somewhere . It is just time for lunch , and [you]_4929-you are both going to stay , [I]_119-lucilla hope ; and there is poor [Mary Chiley]_{129-mary chiley} and [[her]_{129-mary chiley} husband]_{283-her husband} coming through [the garden]_{695-the garden} . What a pity it is [he]_{283-her husband} is such a goose ! "_{[119-lucilla]} " Yes ; but [you]_4929-you know [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} never would take [[her]_{99-mrs woodburn} uncle]_{4936-her uncle} 's advice , [[my]_{1439-the incorrigible mimic} dear]_{4403-my dear} , "_{[1439-the incorrigible mimic]} said [the incorrigible mimic]_{1439-the incorrigible mimic} , putting on [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} 's face ; " and being [an orphan]_{1241-an orphan} , what could [anybody]_313-anybody do ? And then [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} does not get on with [[his]_{283-her husband} family]_{4940-his family} . By the way , "_{[99-mrs woodburn]} [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} said , falling into [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} natural tone—"I wonder if [anybody]_313-anybody ever does get on with [[[her]_{99-mrs woodburn} husband]_{283-her husband} 's family]_{4943-her husband 's family} ? "_{[99-mrs woodburn]} The question was one which was a little grave to [herself]_{99-mrs woodburn} at the moment ; and this was the reason why [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} returned to [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} identity — for there was no telling how long [the Woodburns]_{146-the woodburns} , who had come for [Christmas]_{147-christmas} , meant to stay . " [I]_{99-mrs woodburn} shall be quite interested to watch [you]_119-lucilla , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , when it comes to be [your]_119-lucilla turn , and see how [you]_119-lucilla manage , "_{[99-mrs woodburn]} [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} went on , with a keen look at [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} ; and [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} laughed . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} too looked at [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} , and [Lucilla]_119-lucilla felt [herself]_119-lucilla in rather a delicate position : not that [she]_119-lucilla was agitated , as might have been the case had the future M.P. for [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} " engaged [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} affections , "_{[119-lucilla]} as [she]_119-lucilla [herself]_119-lucilla would have said . Fortunately these young affections were quite free as yet ; but nevertheless [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} felt that the question was a serious one , as coming from [the sister of [a gentleman who was undeniably paying [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} attention]_{1441-a gentleman who was undeniably paying her attention} . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} did not in the least wish to alarm a leading member of [a family into which it was possible [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} might enter]_{1442-a family into which it was possible she might enter}]_{1440-the sister of a gentleman who was undeniably paying her attention . she did not in the least wish to alarm a leading member of a family into which it was possible she might enter} ; and then at the same time [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} intended to reserve fully all [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} individual rights . " [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} always make it a point never to shock [anybody]_313-anybody 's prejudices , "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . " [I]_119-lucilla should do just the same with [them]_313-anybody as with [other people]_{279-other people} ; all [you]_4946-you have to do is to show from the first that [you]_4946-you mean to be [good friends]_{4947-good friends} with [everybody]_{300-everybody} . But then [I]_119-lucilla am so lucky : [I]_119-lucilla can always get on with [people]_505-people , "_{[119-lucilla]} said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , rising to greet [the two unfortunates who had come to [Colonel Chiley]_{103-colonel chiley} 's]_{1443-the two unfortunates who had come to colonel chiley 's} to spend a merry Christmas , and who did not know what to do with [themselves]_{1443-the two unfortunates who had come to colonel chiley 's} . And then [they]_{1443-the two unfortunates who had come to colonel chiley 's} all went [downstairs]_{302-downstairs} and lunched together very pleasantly . As for [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was " quite devoted , "_{[115-mr cavendish]} as poor [Mary Chiley]_{129-mary chiley} said , with a touch of envy . To be sure , [her]_{129-mary chiley} trousseau was still in its full glory ; but yet life under the conditions of marriage was not nearly such fun as it had been when [she]_{129-mary chiley} was [a young lady]_{4507-a young lady} , and had [some one]_{1446-some one} paying attention to [her]_{129-mary chiley} : and [she]_{129-mary chiley} rather grudged [Lucilla]_119-lucilla that climax of existence , notwithstanding [her]_{129-mary chiley} own superior standing and dignity as [a married lady]_{1447-a married lady} . And [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} too awoke from [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} study of [the stupid young husband]_{1448-the stupid young husband} to remark upon [[her]_{99-mrs woodburn} brother]_{1449-her brother} 's behaviour : [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} had not seen [the two]_{678-the two} together so often as [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} had done , and consequently this was the first time that the thought had occurred to [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} . [She]_{99-mrs woodburn} too had been born " [one of [the Cavendishes]_{643-the cavendishes}]_{642-one of the cavendishes} , "_{[99-mrs woodburn]} as it was common to say in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} , with a certain imposing yet vague grandeur — and [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} was a little shocked , like [any good sister]_{1451-any good sister} , at the first idea . [She]_{99-mrs woodburn} watched [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's movements and looks with a quite different kind of attention after this idea struck [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} , and made a rapid private calculation as to who [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} 's connections were , and what [he]_{90-dr marjoribanks} would be likely to give [[his]_{90-dr marjoribanks} daughter]_{286-his daughter} ; so that it is evident that [Lucilla]_119-lucilla did not deceive [herself]_119-lucilla , but that [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} 's attentions must have been marked indeed . This was the little cloud which arose , as [we]_1453-we have said , no bigger than [a man]_{285-a man} 's hand , over [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's prosperous way . When the luncheon was over and [they]_1455-they had all gone , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla took a few minutes to think it over before [she]_119-lucilla went out . It was not that [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} was unduly flattered by [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} 's attentions , as might have happened to [an inexperienced young woman]_{1456-an inexperienced young woman} ; for [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , with [her]_119-lucilla attractions and genius , had not reached the mature age of nineteen without receiving the natural homage of [mankind]_1457-mankind on several clearly - defined occasions . But then the present case had various features peculiar to itself , which prevented [Lucilla]_119-lucilla from crushing it in the bud , as [she]_119-lucilla had meant to do with [[her]_119-lucilla cousin]_{906-her cousin} 's ill - fated passion . [She]_119-lucilla had to consider , in the first place , [her]_119-lucilla mission in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} , which was more important than anything else ; but though [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had vowed [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} to the reorganisation of society in [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} native town]_{1459-her native town} , [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had not by any means vowed that it was absolutely as [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} that [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was to accomplish that renovation . And then there was something in the very idea of being M.P. for [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} which moved the mind of [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . It was a perfectly ideal position for [a woman of [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} views]_{1460-a woman of her views} , and seemed to offer the very field that was necessary for [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} ambition . This was the reason , of all others , which made [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} less careful to prevent [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} from " saying the words "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} than [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had been with [Tom]_117-tom . To be sure , it would be a trial to leave [the drawing - room]_{4397-the drawing - room} after [it]_{4397-the drawing - room} had just been furnished so entirely to [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} liking — not to say to [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} complexion ; but still it was a sacrifice which might be made . It was in this way that [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} prepared [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} for the possible modifications which circumstances might impose . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} did not make any rash resolution to resist a change which , on the whole , might possibly be " for the best , "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} but prepared [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} to take everything into consideration , and possibly to draw from it a superior good : in short , [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} looked upon the matter as [a superior mind , trained in sound principles of political economy]_{1462-a superior mind , trained in sound principles of political economy} , might be expected to look upon the possible vicissitudes of fortune , with an enlightened regard to the uses of all things , and to the comparative values on either side . [Barbara Lake]_120-barbara , as it happened , was out walking at the very moment when [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} sat down to consider this question . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had gone to [the School of Design]_{824-the school of design} to meet [Rose]_108-rose , with an amiability very unusual in [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . [Rose]_108-rose had made such progress , after leaving [Mount Pleasant]_{2-mount pleasant} , under [[her]_108-rose father]_{292-her father} 's care , and by the help of that fine feeling for art which has been mentioned in the earlier part of this history , that the charge of [the female pupils in [the School of Design]_{824-the school of design}]_{1465-the female pupils in the school of design} had been confided to [her]_108-rose , with a tiny little salary , which served [Mr Lake]_{93-mr lake} as an excuse for keeping [[his]_{93-mr lake} favourite little daughter]_{1467-his favourite little daughter} with [him]_{93-mr lake} . Nothing could be supposed more unlike [Barbara]_120-barbara than [[her]_120-barbara younger sister]_{1468-her younger sister} , who just came up to [her]_120-barbara shoulder , and was twice as serviceable and active and " nice , "_{[4438-poor man]} according to the testimony of [all the children]_{1469-all the children} . [Barbara]_120-barbara had led [[her]_120-barbara father]_{292-her father} a hard life , [poor man]_{4438-poor man} ! the time that [Rose]_108-rose was at [Mount Pleasant]_{2-mount pleasant} ; but now that [[his]_{292-her father} assistant]_{1472-his assistant} had come back again , [the poor drawing - master]_{1473-the poor drawing - master} had recovered all [his]_{1473-the poor drawing - master} old spirits . [She]_108-rose was just coming out of [the School of Design]_{824-the school of design} , with [her]_108-rose portfolio under [her]_108-rose arm , when [Barbara]_120-barbara met [her]_108-rose . There were [not many pupils]_{1475-not many pupils} , it is true , but still there were enough to worry [poor [Rose]_108-rose , who was not [an imposing personage]_{1477-an imposing personage} , and who was daily wounded by the discovery that after all there are but a limited number of persons in [this world]_{277-this world} , especially in [the poorer classes of [the community]_{1480-the community}]_{1479-the poorer classes of the community} , and under the age of sixteen , who have a feeling for art . It was utterly inconceivable to [the young teacher]_{1481-the young teacher} how [[her]_{1481-the young teacher} girls]_{1482-her girls}]_{1476-poor rose , who was not an imposing personage , and who was daily wounded by the discovery that after all there are but a limited number of persons in this world , especially in the poorer classes of the community , and under the age of sixteen , who have a feeling for art . it was utterly inconceivable to the young teacher how her girls} could be so clever as to find out each a different way of putting the sublime features of [the Belveder Apollo]_{148-the belveder apollo} out of drawing , and [she]_{1481-the young teacher} was still revolving this difficult problem when [[her]_{1481-the young teacher} sister]_{1483-her sister} joined [her]_{1481-the young teacher} . [Barbara]_120-barbara , for [her]_120-barbara part , was occupied with thoughts of [a hero much more interesting than [he]_{1484-a hero much more interesting than he of olympus} of [Olympus]_36-olympus]_{1484-a hero much more interesting than he of olympus} . [She]_120-barbara was flushed and eager , and looking very handsome under [her]_120-barbara shabby bonnet ; and [her]_120-barbara anxiety to have [a confidante]_{1485-a confidante} was so great that [she]_120-barbara made a dart at [Rose]_108-rose , and grasped [her]_108-rose by the arm under which [she]_120-barbara was carrying [her]_120-barbara portfolio , to the great discomposure of [the young artist]_{1486-the young artist} . [She]_120-barbara asked , with a little anxiety , " What is the matter ? is there anything wrong at [home]_287-home ? "_{[120-barbara]} and made a rapid movement to get to the other side . " Oh , [Rose]_108-rose , "_{[120-barbara]} said [Barbara]_120-barbara , panting with haste and agitation , " only fancy ; [I]_120-barbara have just seen [him]_{1484-a hero much more interesting than he of olympus} . [I]_120-barbara met [him]_{1484-a hero much more interesting than he of olympus} right in front of [[Masters]_149-masters 's]_{4953-masters 's} , and [he]_{1484-a hero much more interesting than he of olympus} took off [his]_{1484-a hero much more interesting than he of olympus} hat to [me]_120-barbara . [I]_120-barbara feel in such a way — [I]_120-barbara can scarcely speak . "_{[120-barbara]} " Met — who ? "_[108-rose] said [Rose]_108-rose — for [she]_108-rose was imperfect in [her]_108-rose grammar , like [most people in a moment of emergency]_{1487-most people in a moment of emergency} ; and , besides , [she]_108-rose shared to some extent [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's reluctance to shock the prejudices of [society]_444-society , and was disturbed by the idea that [somebody]_312-somebody might pass and see [Barbara]_120-barbara in [her]_120-barbara present state of excitement , and perhaps attribute it to its true cause . " Oh , [you]_108-rose stupid little thing ! "_{[120-barbara]} said [Barbara]_120-barbara , giving [her]_108-rose " a shake "_{[120-barbara]} by [her]_120-barbara disengaged arm . " [I]_120-barbara tell [you]_108-rose , [[him!—the]_{1484-a hero much more interesting than he of olympus} gentleman [I]_120-barbara met at [Lucilla Marjoribanks]_119-lucilla 's]_{4954-him!—the gentleman i met at lucilla marjoribanks 's} . [He]_{1484-a hero much more interesting than he of olympus} looked as if [he]_{1484-a hero much more interesting than he of olympus} was quite delighted to see [me]_120-barbara again ; and [I]_120-barbara am sure [he]_{1484-a hero much more interesting than he of olympus} turned round to see where [I]_120-barbara was going . [He]_{1484-a hero much more interesting than he of olympus} could n't speak to [me]_120-barbara , [you]_108-rose know , the first time ; though indeed [I]_120-barbara should n't be the least surprised if [he]_{1484-a hero much more interesting than he of olympus} had followed — at a distance , [you]_108-rose know , only to see where [I]_120-barbara live , "_{[120-barbara]} said [Barbara]_120-barbara , turning round and searching into the distance with [her]_120-barbara eager eyes . But there was [nobody to be seen]_{1490-nobody to be seen} in [the street]_{777-the street} , except some of [[Rose]_108-rose 's pupils]_{1492-rose 's pupils} lingering along in the sunshine , and very probably exchanging similar confidences . [Barbara]_120-barbara turned back again with a touch of disappointment . " [I]_120-barbara am quite sure [he]_{1484-a hero much more interesting than he of olympus} will find out before long ; and do n't forget [I]_120-barbara said so , "_{[120-barbara]} [she]_120-barbara added , with a little nod of [her]_120-barbara head . " [I]_108-rose do n't see what it matters if [he]_{1484-a hero much more interesting than he of olympus} found out directly , "_[108-rose] said [Rose]_108-rose . " [Papa]_94-papa would not let [anybody]_313-anybody come to [[our]_4956-our house]_{4957-our house} that [he]_94-papa did not approve of ; and then , [you]_120-barbara know , [he]_94-papa will never have anything to say to [people who are patronising]_{4958-people who are patronising} . [I]_108-rose do n't want to hear any more about [[your]_120-barbara fine gentleman]_{4959-your fine gentleman} . If [you]_120-barbara were worried as [I]_108-rose am , [you]_120-barbara would think much more of getting [home]_287-home than of anybody bowing to [you]_120-barbara in [the street]_{777-the street} . [One of [the gentlemen from [Marlborough House]_{13-marlborough house}]_{4963-the gentlemen from marlborough house}]_{4962-one of the gentlemen from marlborough house} once took off [his]_{4962-one of the gentlemen from marlborough house} hat to [me]_108-rose , "_[108-rose] said [Rose]_108-rose , with a certain solemnity . " Of course [I]_108-rose was pleased ; but then [I]_108-rose knew it was [my]_108-rose design [he]_{4962-one of the gentlemen from marlborough house} was thinking of — [my]_108-rose Honiton flounce , [you]_120-barbara know . [I]_108-rose suppose [this other one]_{4964-this other one} must have thought [you]_120-barbara had a pretty voice . "_[108-rose] This time , however , it was an angry shake that [Barbara]_120-barbara gave to [[her]_120-barbara sister]_{1483-her sister} . " [I]_120-barbara wish [you]_120-barbara would not be such a goose , "_{[120-barbara]} [she]_120-barbara said ; " who cares about [your]_120-barbara Honiton flounce ? [He]_{4962-one of the gentlemen from marlborough house} took off [his]_{4962-one of the gentlemen from marlborough house} hat because — because [he]_{4962-one of the gentlemen from marlborough house} admired [me]_120-barbara , [I]_120-barbara suppose — and then it was a great deal more than just taking off [his]_{4962-one of the gentlemen from marlborough house} hat . [He]_{4962-one of the gentlemen from marlborough house} gave [me]_120-barbara such a look ! [Papa]_94-papa has no sense , though [I]_120-barbara suppose [you]_120-barbara will blaze up when [I]_120-barbara say so . [He]_94-papa ought to think of [us]_4965-we a little . As for patronising , [I]_120-barbara should soon change that , [I]_120-barbara can tell [you]_120-barbara . But then [papa]_295-papa thinks of nothing but paying [his]_295-papa bills and keeping out of debt , as [he]_295-papa says — as if [everybody]_{300-everybody} was not in debt ; and how do [you]_120-barbara suppose [we]_4965-we are ever to get settled in life ? It would be far more sensible to spend a little more , and go into society a little , and do [us]_4965-we justice . Only think all that [that old Doctor]_{4968-that old doctor} is doing for [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; and there are four of [us]_4965-we when [the little ones]_{4969-the little ones} grow up , "_{[120-barbara]} said [Barbara]_120-barbara , in a tone of injury . " [I]_120-barbara should like to know what [papa]_94-papa is thinking of ? If [mamma]_390-mamma had not died when [she]_390-mamma did — — "_{[120-barbara]} " It was not poor [mamma]_150-mamma 's fault , "_[108-rose] said [Rose]_108-rose . " [I]_{1494-the little mistress of the school of design} dare say [she]_150-mamma would have lived if [she]_150-mamma could for all [our]_4965-we sakes . But then [you]_120-barbara have always taken a false view of [our]_4965-we position , [Barbara]_120-barbara . [We]_4965-we are [a family of artists]_{4971-a family of artists} , "_{[1494-the little mistress of the school of design]} said [the little mistress of the School of Design]_{1494-the little mistress of the school of design} . [She]_{1494-the little mistress of the school of design} had pretty eyes , very dewy and clear , and they woke up under the excitement of this proud claim . " When [papa]_295-papa is appreciated as [he]_295-papa deserves , and when [Willie]_151-willie has made a name "_[108-rose] said [Rose]_108-rose , with modest confidence , " things will be different . But the true strength of [our]_4965-we position is that [we]_4965-we are [a family of artists]_{4971-a family of artists} . [We]_4965-we are [everybody]_{300-everybody} 's equal , and [we]_4965-we are [[nobody]_4434-nobody 's equal]_{4976-nobody 's equal} . [We]_4965-we have a rank of [our]_4965-we own . If [you]_120-barbara would only remember this , [you]_120-barbara would not grudge anything to [Lucilla Marjoribanks]_119-lucilla ; and then [I]_108-rose am sure [she]_119-lucilla has been very kind to [you]_120-barbara . "_[108-rose] " Oh , bother ! "_{[120-barbara]} said [the unfeeling Barbara]_120-barbara . " [You]_120-barbara do nothing but encourage [papa]_295-papa with [your]_120-barbara nonsense . And [I]_120-barbara should like to know what right [Lucilla Marjoribanks]_119-lucilla has to be kind to [me]_120-barbara ? If [I]_120-barbara am not as good as [she]_119-lucilla , it is a very strange thing . [I]_120-barbara should never take the trouble to think about [him]_295-papa if it was not that [Lucilla]_119-lucilla believes [he]_295-papa is paying [her]_119-lucilla attention — that is the great fun . It would be delicious to take [him]_295-papa from [her]_119-lucilla , and make game of [her]_119-lucilla and [her]_119-lucilla kindness . Goodness ! there [he]_295-papa is again . [I]_120-barbara felt sure that [he]_295-papa would try to find out [the house]_{339-the house} . "_{[120-barbara]} And [Barbara]_120-barbara crimsoned higher than ever , and held [Rose]_108-rose fast by the arm , and called [her]_108-rose attention by the most visible and indeed tangible signs to [the elegant apparition]_{1495-the elegant apparition} , like [any other underbred young woman]_{1496-any other underbred young woman} . As for [Rose]_108-rose , [she]_108-rose was [a little gentlewoman born]_{1497-a little gentlewoman born} , and had a horror unspeakable of [[her]_108-rose sister]_{1483-her sister} 's bad manners . When [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} made a movement as if to address [Barbara]_120-barbara , it was the pretty gray eyes of [Rose]_108-rose lifted to [his]_{115-mr cavendish} face with a look of straightforward surprise and inquiry which made [him]_{115-mr cavendish} retire so hastily . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} took off [his]_{115-mr cavendish} hat again more respectfully than before , and pursued [his]_{115-mr cavendish} walk along [Grove Street]_{27-grove street} , as if [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had no ulterior intention in visiting [that humble part of [the town]_{551-the town}]_{1499-that humble part of the town} . As for [Barbara]_120-barbara , [she]_120-barbara held [Rose]_108-rose faster than ever , and almost pinched [her]_120-barbara arm to make [her]_120-barbara listen . " [I]_120-barbara knew [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was trying to find out [the house]_{339-the house} , "_{[120-barbara]} [she]_120-barbara said , in an exultant whisper . " And [Lucilla]_119-lucilla thinks [he]_{115-mr cavendish} is paying [her]_119-lucilla attention ! "_{[120-barbara]} For the fact was , that when [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} took to being kind to [Barbara]_120-barbara , [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} conferred upon [the contralto]_{799-the contralto} at the same moment a palpable injury and grievance , which was what [[the drawing - master]_{347-the drawing - master} 's daughter]_{808-the drawing - master 's daughter} had been looking for , for several years of [her]_{808-the drawing - master 's daughter} life . And naturally [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , who was at this moment thinking it all over under the soft green shadows from [her]_119-lucilla new hangings , was deprived of the light which might have been thrown on [her]_119-lucilla reflections , had [she]_119-lucilla seen what was going on in [Grove Street]_{27-grove street} . The conditions of humanity are such that [even a woman of genius]_{1504-even a woman of genius} can not altogether overstep them . And [Lucilla]_119-lucilla still continued to think that [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} was paying [her]_119-lucilla attention , which , indeed , was also the general opinion in [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} . The second of [her]_119-lucilla Thursday evenings found [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , though secure , perhaps more anxious than on the former occasion . The charm of the first novelty was gone , and [Lucilla]_119-lucilla did not feel quite sure that [[her]_119-lucilla subjects]_{663-her subjects} had the good sense to recognise all the benefits which [she]_119-lucilla was going to confer upon [them]_{663-her subjects} . " It is the second time that counts , "_{[119-lucilla]} [she]_119-lucilla said in confidence to [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} . " Last Thursday [they]_{663-her subjects} wanted to see [the drawing - room]_{4397-the drawing - room} , and [they]_{663-her subjects} wanted to know what sort of thing it was to be . [Dear Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} , it is to - night that is the test , "_{[119-lucilla]} said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , giving a nervous pressure to [[her]_119-lucilla old friend]_{1081-her old friend} 's hand ; at least a pressure that would have betokened the existence of nerves in any one else but [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , whose magnificent organisation was beyond any suspicion of such weakness . But , nevertheless , [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} , who watched [her]_119-lucilla with grandmotherly interest , was comforted to perceive that [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , as on the former occasion , had strength of mind to eat [her]_119-lucilla dinner . " [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} wants a little support , [poor dear]_{4981-poor dear} , "_{[870-the old lady]} [the old lady]_{870-the old lady} said in [her]_{870-the old lady} heart ; for [she]_{870-the old lady} was a kinder critic than [the younger matrons]_{1508-the younger matrons} , who felt instinctively that [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was doing what [they]_{1508-the younger matrons} ought to have done . [She]_119-lucilla took [[her]_119-lucilla favourite]_{1509-her favourite} 's arm in [hers]_119-lucilla as [they]_1510-they went [upstairs]_362-upstairs , and gave [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} a kindly nod as [he]_{115-mr cavendish} opened the door for [them]_1510-they . " [He]_{115-mr cavendish} will come and give [you]_119-lucilla [his]_{115-mr cavendish} assistance as soon as ever [he]_{115-mr cavendish} can get away from [the gentlemen]_{574-the gentlemen} , "_{[96-mrs chiley]} said [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} , in [her]_{96-mrs chiley} consolatory tone ; " but , good gracious , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , what is the matter ? "_{[96-mrs chiley]} The cause of this exclamation was a universal hum and rustle as of many dresses and many voices ; and , to tell the truth , when [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} and [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} companion]_{512-her companion} reached the top of the stairs , [they]_1510-they found [themselves]_1510-they lost in [a laughing crowd]_{1513-a laughing crowd} , which had taken refuge on [the landing]_{1514-the landing} . " There is [no room]_{4983-no room} , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , [everybody in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{4984-everybody in carlingford} is [here]_4529-here . Do make [a little room for [us]_1510-they in [the drawing - room]_{4397-the drawing - room}]_{4986-a little room for us in the drawing - room} , "_{[1515-this overplus of society]} cried [this overplus of society]_{1515-this overplus of society} . If there was [an enviable woman in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{1516-an enviable woman in carlingford} at that moment , it certainly was [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , standing on the top of [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} own stairs]_{1517-her own stairs} , scarcely able to penetrate through [the throng of [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} guests]_{845-her guests}]_{1518-the throng of her guests} . [Her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} self - possession did not forsake [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} at this supreme moment . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} grasped [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} once again with a little significant gesture which pleased [the old lady]_{870-the old lady} , for [she]_{870-the old lady} could not but feel that [she]_{870-the old lady} was [[Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's only confidante]_{1521-lucilla 's only confidante} in [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} brilliant but perilous undertaking . " [They]_{663-her subjects} will not be able to get in when [they]_{663-her subjects} come [upstairs]_362-upstairs , "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} ; and whether the faint inflection in [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} voice meant exultation or disappointment , [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} old friend]_{1081-her old friend} could not tell . But the scene changed when [the rightful sovereign]_{1523-the rightful sovereign} entered [the gay but disorganised dominion where [[her]_{1523-the rightful sovereign} subjects]_{663-her subjects} attended [her]_{1523-the rightful sovereign}]_{1524-the gay but disorganised dominion where her subjects attended her} . Before [any one]_{4391-any one} knew how it was done , [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had re - established order , and , what was still more important , made [room]_1527-room . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} said , " [[You]_4989-you girls]_{4990-you girls} have no business to get into [corners]_4991-corners . [The corners]_{4992-the corners} are for [the people that can talk]_{4993-the people that can talk} . It is one of [my]_119-lucilla principles always to flirt in the middle of [the company]_{1366-the company} , "_{[119-lucilla]} said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; and again , as happened so often , [ignorant people]_{1528-ignorant people} laughed and thought it a bon mot . But it is needless to inform [the more intelligent persons]_{1529-the more intelligent persons} who understand [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , that it was by no means a bon mot , but expressed [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's convictions with the utmost sincerity . Thus it happened that the second Thursday was more brilliant and infinitely more gratifying than the first had been . For one thing , [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} felt sure that it was not to see the new furniture , nor to criticise this new sort of entertainment , but with the sincerest intention of enjoying [themselves]_{1528-ignorant people} , that [all the people]_{4623-all the people} had come ; and there are moments when the egotism of [the public]_{1303-the public} conveys the highest compliment that can be paid to [the great minds which take in hand to rule and to amuse it]_{1532-the great minds which take in hand to rule and to amuse it} . The only drawback was , that [Barbara Lake]_120-barbara did not show the same modesty and reticence as on the former occasion . Far from being sensibly silent , which [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had been so prudent as to be on [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's first Thursday , [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} forgot [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} so far as to occupy a great deal of [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} 's valuable time , which [he]_{115-mr cavendish} might have employed much more usefully . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} not only sang by [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} when [he]_{115-mr cavendish} asked [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , having brought some music with [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} unseen by [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , but [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} kept [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} seat upon the stool before the piano ever so long afterwards , detaining [him]_{115-mr cavendish} , and , as [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had very little doubt , making an exhibition of [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} : for [Barbara]_120-barbara , having received one good gift from nature , had been refused the other , and could not talk . When [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , arrested in the midst of [her]_119-lucilla many occupations , heard [her]_119-lucilla protégée 's voice rising alone , [she]_119-lucilla stopped quite short with an anxiety which it was touching to behold . It was not the jealousy of a rival cantatrice which inspired [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's countenance , but the far broader and grander anxiety of [an accomplished statesman]_{1533-an accomplished statesman} , who sees a rash and untrained hand meddling with [his]_{1533-an accomplished statesman} most delicate machinery . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ignored everything for the moment — [her]_119-lucilla own voice , and [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} 's attentions , and every merely secondary and personal emotion . All these details were swallowed up in the fear that [Barbara]_120-barbara would not acquit [herself]_120-barbara as it was necessary for the credit of [the house]_{339-the house} that [she]_120-barbara should acquit [herself]_120-barbara ; that [she]_120-barbara should not sing well enough , or that [she]_120-barbara should sing too much . Once more [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} put [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} finger upon the pulse of [the community]_{1480-the community} as [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} and [they]_1536-they listened together . Fortunately , things went so far well that [Barbara]_120-barbara sang [her]_120-barbara very best , and kept up [her]_120-barbara prestige : but it was different in the second particular ; for , unluckily , [the contralto]_{799-the contralto} knew a great many songs , and showed no inclination to stop . Nothing remained for it but a bold coup , which [Lucilla]_119-lucilla executed with all [her]_119-lucilla natural coolness and success . " [[My]_119-lucilla dear]_{4403-my dear} [Barbara]_120-barbara , "_{[119-lucilla]} [she]_119-lucilla said , putting [her]_119-lucilla hands on [the singer]_{800-the singer} 's shoulders as [she]_119-lucilla finished [her]_119-lucilla strain , " that is enough for to - night . [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} will take [you]_120-barbara [downstairs]_{302-downstairs} and get [you]_120-barbara a cup of tea ; for [you]_120-barbara know there is no room to - night to serve it [upstairs]_362-upstairs . "_{[119-lucilla]} Thus [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} proved [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} capable of preferring [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} great work to [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} personal sentiments , which is generally considered next to impossible for [a woman]_{4411-a woman} . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} did what [perhaps [nobody else]_{1541-nobody else} in [the room]_{395-the room}]_{1540-perhaps nobody else in the room} was capable of doing : [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} sent away [the gentleman who was paying attention to [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , in company with [the girl who was paying attention to [him]_{1543-the gentleman who was paying attention to her , in company with the girl who was paying attention to him}]_{1544-the girl who was paying attention to him}]_{1543-the gentleman who was paying attention to her , in company with the girl who was paying attention to him} ; and at that moment , as was usual when [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was excited , [Barbara]_120-barbara was splendid , with [her]_120-barbara crimson cheeks , and the eyes blazing out from under [her]_120-barbara level eyebrows . [This Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} did , not in ignorance , but with a perfect sense of what [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was about . It was the only way of preventing [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} Evening from losing its distinctive character . It was the Lamp of sacrifice which [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had now to employ , and [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} proved [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} capable of the exertion . But it would be hopeless to attempt to describe the indignation of [old Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} , or the unmitigated amazement of [the company]_{1366-the company} in general , which was conscious at the same time that [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} was paying attention to [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , and that [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had been flirting in an inexcusable manner with [Miss Lake]_{118-miss lake} . " [[My]_{96-mrs chiley} dear]_{4403-my dear} , [I]_{96-mrs chiley} would have nothing to do with [that bold girl]_{4999-that bold girl} , "_{[96-mrs chiley]} [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} said in [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's ear . " [I]_{96-mrs chiley} will go down and look after [them]_5000-them if [you]_119-lucilla like . [A girl like that]_{5001-a girl like that} always leads [the gentlemen]_{574-the gentlemen} astray , [you]_119-lucilla know . [I]_{96-mrs chiley} never liked the looks of [her]_{4999-that bold girl} . Let [me]_{96-mrs chiley} go [downstairs]_{302-downstairs} and look after [them]_5000-them , [[my]_{96-mrs chiley} dear]_{4403-my dear} . [I]_{96-mrs chiley} am sure [I]_{96-mrs chiley} want a cup of tea . "_{[96-mrs chiley]} " [You]_119-lucilla shall have a cup of tea , [dear [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley}]_{5005-dear mrs chiley} , "_{[152-miss marjoribanks—"some]} said [[Miss Marjoribanks—"some]_{152-miss marjoribanks—"some} of [them]_5000-them]_{5006-miss marjoribanks—"some of them} will bring [you]_119-lucilla one ; but [I]_119-lucilla ca n't let [you]_119-lucilla take any trouble about [Barbara]_120-barbara . [She]_120-barbara had to be stopped , [you]_119-lucilla know , or [she]_120-barbara would have turned [us]_5007-us into [a musical party]_{5008-a musical party} ; and as for [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , [he]_{115-mr cavendish} is [the best assistant [I]_119-lucilla have]_{5009-the best assistant i have} . There are [so few men in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{5010-so few men in carlingford} who can flirt , "_{[119-lucilla]} said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla regretfully . [Her]_119-lucilla eyes fell as [she]_119-lucilla spoke upon [young Osmond Brown]_{153-young osmond brown} , who was actually at that moment talking to [[Mr Bury]_{109-mr bury} 's curate]_{1546-mr bury 's curate} , with a disregard of [his]_{153-young osmond brown} social duties painful to contemplate . [Poor Osmond]_{153-young osmond brown} started when [he]_{153-young osmond brown} met [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's reproachful eye . " But then [I]_{153-young osmond brown} do n't know how , "_{[153-young osmond brown]} said the disconcerted youth,—and [he]_{153-young osmond brown} flushed , [poor boy , being only eighteen , and not much more than [a schoolboy]_{1548-a schoolboy}]_{1547-poor boy , being only eighteen , and not much more than a schoolboy} . As for [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , who had no intention of putting up with that sort of thing , [she]_119-lucilla sent off [the curate]_{1549-the curate} summarily for [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} 's cup of tea . " [I]_119-lucilla did not mean [you]_{153-young osmond brown} , [[my]_119-lucilla dear]_{4403-my dear} [Osy]_154-osy , "_{[119-lucilla]} [she]_119-lucilla said , in [her]_119-lucilla motherly tone . " When [you]_{153-young osmond brown} are a little older [we]_5012-we shall see what [you]_{153-young osmond brown} can do ; but [you]_{153-young osmond brown} are not at all disagreeable for [a boy]_{5013-a boy} , "_{[119-lucilla]} [she]_119-lucilla added encouragingly , and took [Osmond]_{153-young osmond brown} 's arm as [she]_119-lucilla made [her]_119-lucilla progress down [the room]_{395-the room} with an indulgence worthy of [her]_119-lucilla maturer years ; and even [Mrs Centum]_{98-mrs centum} and [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} and [the Miss Browns]_{135-the miss browns} , who were , in a manner , [[Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's natural rivals]_{1551-lucilla 's natural rivals} , could not but be impressed with this evidence of [her]_119-lucilla powers . [They]_1552-they were like [the Tuscan chivalry in the ballad]_{1553-the tuscan chivalry in the ballad} , who could scarce forbear a cheer at the sight of [[their]_1552-they opponent]_{1554-their opponent} 's prowess . Perhaps nothing that [she]_119-lucilla could have done would have so clearly demonstrated the superiority of [her]_119-lucilla genius to [[her]_119-lucilla female audience]_{1555-her female audience} as that bold step of stopping the music , which began to be too much , by sending off [the singer]_{800-the singer} [downstairs]_{302-downstairs} under charge of [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} . To be sure [the men]_{582-the men} did not even find out what it was that awoke [the ladies]_{573-the ladies} ' attention ; but then , in delicate matters of social politics , [one]_4465-one never expects to be understood by [them]_{582-the men} . [Barbara Lake]_120-barbara , as was to be expected , took a very long time over [her]_120-barbara cup of tea ; and even when [she]_120-barbara returned [upstairs]_362-upstairs [she]_120-barbara made another pause on [the landing]_{1514-the landing} , which was still kept possession of by a lively stream of [young people coming and going]_{1563-young people coming and going} . [Barbara]_120-barbara had very little experience , and [she]_120-barbara was weak enough to believe that [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} lingered [there]_4723-there to have a little more of [[her]_120-barbara society]_{1565-her society} all to [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} ; but to tell the truth , [his]_{115-mr cavendish} sentiments were of a very different description . For by this time it must be owned that [[Barbara]_120-barbara 's admirer]_{1566-barbara 's admirer} began to feel a little ashamed of [himself]_{1566-barbara 's admirer} . [He]_{1566-barbara 's admirer} could not but be conscious of [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's magnanimity ; and , at the same time , [he]_{1566-barbara 's admirer} was very well aware that [his]_{1566-barbara 's admirer} return with [[his]_{1566-barbara 's admirer} present companion]_{1567-his present companion} would be watched and noted and made the subject of comment a great deal more amusing than agreeable . When [he]_{1566-barbara 's admirer} did take [Barbara]_120-barbara in at last , it was with a discomfited air which tickled [the spectators]_{1568-the spectators} beyond measure . And as [his]_{1566-barbara 's admirer} evil luck would have it , notwithstanding the long pause [he]_{1566-barbara 's admirer} had made on [the landing]_{1514-the landing} , to watch [his]_{1566-barbara 's admirer} opportunity of entering unobserved , [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was the first to encounter [the returning couple]_{1570-the returning couple} . [They]_{1570-the returning couple} met full in the face , a few paces from the door — exactly , as [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} said , as if it had been [Mr]_1571-mr and [Mrs Cavendish]_{155-mrs cavendish} on [their]_{1570-the returning couple} wedding visit , and [the lady of [the house]_{339-the house}]_{4811-the lady of the house} had gone to meet [them]_{1570-the returning couple} . As for [the unfortunate gentleman]_{1574-the unfortunate gentleman} , [he]_{1574-the unfortunate gentleman} could not have looked more utterly disconcerted and guilty if [he]_{1574-the unfortunate gentleman} had been convicted of putting the spoons in [his]_{1574-the unfortunate gentleman} pocket , or of having designs upon the silver tea - service . [He]_{1566-barbara 's admirer} found a seat for [[his]_{1566-barbara 's admirer} companion]_{1062-his companion} with all the haste possible ; and instead of lingering by [her]_{1062-his companion} side , as [she]_{1062-his companion} had anticipated , made off on the instant , and hid [himself]_{1566-barbara 's admirer} like [a criminal in the dark depths of a group of men who were talking together near the door]_{1576-a criminal in the dark depths of a group of men who were talking together near the door} . [These]_1577-these were [men who were hopeless]_{1578-men who were hopeless} , and good for nothing but to talk to [each other]_{679-each other} , and whom [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} tolerated in [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} drawing - room]_{1580-her drawing - room} partly because [[their]_{1570-the returning couple} wives]_{1411-their wives} , with an excusable weakness , insisted on bringing [them]_{1570-the returning couple} , and partly because [they]_{1570-the returning couple} made a foil to the brighter part of [the company]_{1366-the company} , and served as a butt when [anybody wanted to be witty]_{1583-anybody wanted to be witty} . As for [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , [she]_119-lucilla made no effort to recall [the truant from the ranks of [the Incurables]_{156-the incurables}]_{1584-the truant from the ranks of the incurables} . It was the only vengeance [she]_119-lucilla took upon [his]_{1566-barbara 's admirer} desertion . When [he]_{1566-barbara 's admirer} came to take leave of [her]_119-lucilla , [she]_119-lucilla was standing with [her]_119-lucilla hand in that of [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} , who was also going away . " [I]_{96-mrs chiley} confess [I]_{96-mrs chiley} was a little nervous this evening , "_{[96-mrs chiley]} [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was saying . " [You]_5014-you know it is always the second that is the test . But [I]_119-lucilla think , on the whole , it has gone off very well . [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , [you]_{115-mr cavendish} promised to tell [me]_119-lucilla the truth ; for [you]_{115-mr cavendish} know [I]_119-lucilla have great confidence in [your]_{115-mr cavendish} judgment . Tell [me]_119-lucilla sincerely , do [you]_{115-mr cavendish} think it has been a pleasant evening ? "_{[119-lucilla]} [Lucilla]_119-lucilla said , with a beautiful earnestness , looking [him]_{1566-barbara 's admirer} in the face . [The guilty individual to whom this question]_{1585-the guilty individual to whom this question} was addressed felt disposed to sink into [the earth]_{1094-the earth} , if the earth , in the shape of [Mr Holden]_{124-mr holden} 's beautiful new carpet , would but have opened to receive [him]_{1585-the guilty individual to whom this question} ; but , after all , that was perhaps not a thing to be desired under the circumstances . [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , however , was [a man of resources]_{1587-a man of resources} , and not disposed to give up the contest without striking a blow in [his]_{115-mr cavendish} own defence . " Not so pleasant as last Thursday , "_{[115-mr cavendish]} [he]_{115-mr cavendish} said . " [I]_{1436-the future m.p.} am not fit to be [[a lady]_{4506-a lady} 's adviser]_{5016-a lady 's adviser} , for [I]_{1436-the future m.p.} am too sincere ; but [I]_{1436-the future m.p.} incline to think it is the third that is the test , "_{[1436-the future m.p.]} said [the future M.P.]_{1436-the future m.p.} ; and [Lucilla]_119-lucilla made [him]_{1566-barbara 's admirer} , as [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} remarked , the most beautiful curtsey ; but then nothing could be more delightful than the manner in which [that dear girl]_{1589-that dear girl} behaved through the whole affair . " If [everybody]_{300-everybody} would only help [me]_{88-miss marjoribanks} as [you]_{115-mr cavendish} do ! "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . " Good - night ; [I]_119-lucilla am so sorry [you]_{115-mr cavendish} have not enjoyed [yourself]_{115-mr cavendish} . But then it is such a consolation to meet with [people that are sincere]_{5018-people that are sincere} . And [I]_119-lucilla think , on the whole , it has gone off very well for the second , "_{[119-lucilla]} said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , " though [I]_119-lucilla say it that should not say it . "_{[119-lucilla]} The fact was , it had gone off so well that [the house]_{339-the house} could hardly be cleared of [the amiable and satisfied guests]_{1591-the amiable and satisfied guests} . A series of the most enthusiastic compliments were paid to [Lucilla]_119-lucilla as [she]_119-lucilla stood in state in the middle of [the room]_{395-the room} , and bade [everybody]_{300-everybody} good - bye . " Next Thursday , "_{[119-lucilla]} [she]_119-lucilla said , with the benevolent grace of [an acknowledged sovereign]_{1594-an acknowledged sovereign} . And when [they]_1595-they were all gone , [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's reflections , as [she]_119-lucilla stood alone in the centre of [[her]_119-lucilla domains]_{1596-her domains} , were of a nature very different from the usual reflections which [the giver of a feast]_{1597-the giver of a feast} is supposed to make when all is over . But then , as [everybody]_{300-everybody} is aware , it was not a selfish desire for personal pleasure , nor any scheme of worldly ambition , which moved the mind of [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . With such motives it is only natural that the conclusion , " All is vanity , "_{[1599-the weary entertainer]} should occur to [the weary entertainer]_{1599-the weary entertainer} in the midst of [his]_{1599-the weary entertainer} withered flowers and extinguished lights . Such ideas had nothing in common with the enlightened conceptions of [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . Perhaps it would be false to say that [she]_119-lucilla had suffered in the course of this second Thursday , or that a superior intelligence like [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's could permit itself to feel any jealousy of [Barbara Lake]_120-barbara ; but it would be vain to deny that [she]_119-lucilla had been surprised . And [any one who knows [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks}]_{1600-any one who knows miss marjoribanks} will acknowledge that a great deal was implied in that confession . But then [she]_119-lucilla had triumphed over the weakness , and triumphantly proved that [her]_119-lucilla estimate of the importance of [her]_119-lucilla work went far beyond the influence of mere personal feeling . In these circumstances [Lucilla]_119-lucilla could contemplate [her]_119-lucilla withered flowers with perfect calmness , without any thought that all was vanity . But then the fact was , [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was accomplishing a great public duty , and at the same time had the unspeakable consolation of knowing that [she]_119-lucilla had proved [herself]_119-lucilla a comfort to [[her]_119-lucilla dear papa]_{366-her dear papa} . [The Doctor]_{326-the doctor} , it is true , after looking on for a little with a half - amused consciousness that [his]_{326-the doctor} own assistance was totally unnecessary , had gradually veered into a corner , and from thence had finally managed to escape [downstairs]_{302-downstairs} to [[his]_{326-the doctor} beloved library]_{1604-his beloved library} . But then the sense of security and tranquillity with which [he]_{326-the doctor} established [himself]_{326-the doctor} at the fire , undisturbed by the gay storm that raged outside , gave a certain charm to [his]_{326-the doctor} retirement . [He]_{326-the doctor} rubbed [his]_{326-the doctor} hands and listened , as [a man]_{285-a man} listens to the wind howling out of doors , when [he]_{326-the doctor} is in shelter and comfort . So that , after all , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's sensation of having accomplished [her]_119-lucilla filial duties in the most effective manner was to a certain extent justified , while at the same time it is quite certain that [nobody]_4434-nobody missed [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} from the pleasant assembly [upstairs]_362-upstairs . It was thus that the reign of [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} became gradually established and confirmed in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} . It would be unnecessary to enter into detail , or to redouble instances of that singular genius which made itself so fully felt to the furthest limits of society , and which even indeed extended those limits miraculously beyond the magic circle of [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's powers beguiled not only [the Powells]_{157-the powells} and [[Sir John Richmond]_{158-sir john} 's family]_{1608-sir john richmond 's family} , who were , as [everybody]_{300-everybody} knows , fully entitled to be called [county people]_{1610-county people} , and came only on the Thursdays when there was moonlight to light [them]_{1610-county people} [home]_287-home , which was not so much to be wondered at , since county society in those parts was unusually heavy at that period ; but even , what was more extraordinary , [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} made a lodgment in [[the enemy]_{1612-the enemy} 's country]_{1613-the enemy 's country} on the other side , and made a capture , of all people in [the world]_{331-the world} , of [John Brown]_{159-john brown} , who lived in [[[his]_{159-john brown} father]_{1615-his father} 's big old house at [the town end of [George Street]_{24-george street}]_{1617-the town end of george street}]_{1616-his father 's big old house at the town end of george street} , and had always laughed in [his]_{159-john brown} cynical way at the pretensions of [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} . But then [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had , as [all the ladies]_{1618-all the ladies} admitted , an influence over " [the gentlemen]_{574-the gentlemen} , "_{[119-lucilla]} of which , as was natural , [they]_{1618-all the ladies} were slightly contemptuous , even if perhaps envious , to some extent , of the gift . For [everybody]_{300-everybody} knows that it requires very little to satisfy [the gentlemen]_{574-the gentlemen} , if [a woman]_{4411-a woman} will only give [her]_{4411-a woman} mind to it . As for [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} confessed frankly that [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} did [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} best to please [Them]_{574-the gentlemen} . " For [you]_{574-the gentlemen} know , after all , in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} , [one]_4465-one is obliged to take [them]_{574-the gentlemen} into consideration , "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} said , with a natural apology . " [So many of [[you]_{574-the gentlemen} poor dear people]_{5022-you poor dear people}]_{5021-so many of you poor dear people} have to go where [they]_{5021-so many of you poor dear people} like , and see [the people [they]_{5021-so many of you poor dear people} want [you]_{574-the gentlemen} to see]_{5023-the people they want you to see} , "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} added , fluttering [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} maiden plumes with a certain disdainful pity in the very eyes of [Mrs Centum]_{98-mrs centum} and [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} , who were well aware , both of [them]_1622-them , at the bottom of [their]_1622-them hearts , that but for [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} 's dinners , [[their]_1622-them selfish mates]_{1623-their selfish mates} would find infinite objections to the Thursday evening , which was now an institution in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} . And [Lucilla]_119-lucilla knew it just as well as [they]_1622-them did , which gave a certain sense of condescension and superiority to [her]_119-lucilla frankness . " [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} never pretend [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} do n't try to please [them]_1622-them , "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} said ; and [the matrons]_{1624-the matrons} found [themselves]_{1624-the matrons} worsted as usual ; for , to be sure , it was not for [Them]_{1624-the matrons} , but for the good of [the community in general]_{1625-the community in general} , that [Lucilla]_119-lucilla exerted [herself]_119-lucilla so successfully . Nothing , indeed , could have proved more completely the disinterested character of [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's proceedings than [her]_119-lucilla behaviour in respect to [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} . After the bold and decisive action taken by [Lucilla]_119-lucilla on the first occasion when the flirtation between [him]_{115-mr cavendish} and [Barbara Lake]_120-barbara became apparent , [the misguided young man]_{1626-the misguided young man} returned to a better frame of mind ; perhaps out of admiration for [her]_119-lucilla magnanimity , perhaps attracted by [her]_119-lucilla indifference , as is the known and ascertained weakness of [the gentlemen]_{574-the gentlemen} . And perhaps also [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} was ashamed of [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} , as , in [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} 's opinion at least , [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had so much reason to be . Anyhow , whatever the cause , [he]_{115-mr cavendish} behaved [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} with the profoundest decorum for several weeks in succession , and treated [the contralto]_{799-the contralto} with such overwhelming politeness as reduced poor [Barbara]_120-barbara out of [her]_120-barbara momentary exultation into the depths of humiliation and despair . [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} was [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's right hand for that short but virtuous period , and fully justified [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's opinion , which was founded at once upon reflection and experience , that to have [a man who can flirt is next thing to indispensable to [a leader of society]_{773-a leader of society}]_{1629-a man who can flirt is next thing to indispensable to a leader of society} ; that is to say , if [he]_{115-mr cavendish} is under efficient discipline , and capable of carrying out a grand conception . Everything went on delightfully so long as this interval lasted , and [Lucilla]_119-lucilla [herself]_119-lucilla did not disdain to recompense [[her]_119-lucilla faithful assistant]_{1631-her faithful assistant} by bestowing upon [him]_{1631-her faithful assistant} various little privileges , such as naturally appertain to [a subject whose place is on the steps of the throne]_{1632-a subject whose place is on the steps of the throne} . [She]_119-lucilla took [him]_{1631-her faithful assistant} into [her]_119-lucilla confidence , and made [him]_{1631-her faithful assistant} to a certain extent [a party to [her]_119-lucilla large and philanthropic projects]_{1633-a party to her large and philanthropic projects} , and even now and then accepted a suggestion from [him]_{1631-her faithful assistant} with that true candour and modesty which so often accompany administrative genius . While this continued , [kind old Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} kept caressing [them]_1634-them both in [her]_119-lucilla old - womanly way . [She]_119-lucilla even went so far as to call [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} " [[my]_{115-mr cavendish} dear]_{4403-my dear} , "_{[115-mr cavendish]} as if [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had been [a grandson of [her]_119-lucilla own]_{1635-a grandson of her own} , and took [her]_119-lucilla afternoon drive in [[her]_119-lucilla little brougham]_{1636-her little brougham} past [[his]_{115-mr cavendish} house]_{1637-his house} with a genial sense of prospective property through [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , which was wonderfully pleasant . To be sure there was not very much known in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} about [his]_{115-mr cavendish} connections ; but then [everybody]_{300-everybody} was aware that [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was [one of [the Cavendishes]_{643-the cavendishes}]_{642-one of the cavendishes} , and [the people who are not content with that must be hard indeed to please]_{1641-the people who are not content with that must be hard indeed to please} . As for [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} , [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} , it was true , continued to " take off "_{[99-mrs woodburn]} [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} ; but then , as [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} justly remarked , [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} was [a woman who would take off [the Archbishop of [Canterbury]_{37-canterbury}]_{1643-the archbishop of canterbury} or [the Virgin Mary]_{1644-the virgin mary} , if [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} had the opportunity]_{1642-a woman who would take off the archbishop of canterbury or the virgin mary , if she had the opportunity} ; and there was no fear but [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , if once married , would soon bring [her]_119-lucilla to [her]_119-lucilla senses ; and then [Mr Chiltern]_{140-mr chiltern} grew more and more feeble , and was scarcely once in a fortnight in [his]_{140-mr chiltern} place in Parliament , which was a sacrifice of the interests of [the borough]_{1107-the borough} dreadful to contemplate . And thus it was in the interests of [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , notwithstanding that [ladies]_581-ladies are not eligible for election under such circumstances , that [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} carried on a quiet little canvass for the future M.P. All this lasted , alas ! only too short a time . After a while the level eyebrows and flashing eyes and magnificent voice of [Barbara Lake]_120-barbara began to reassert [their]_1647-their ancient power . Whatever may be the predisposition of [the Cavendishes]_{160-the cavendishes} in general , [this particular member of the race]_{1648-this particular member of the race} was unable to resist these influences . [Barbara]_120-barbara had managed to persuade [Rose]_108-rose to persuade [[her]_108-rose father]_{292-her father} that it was necessary for [her]_108-rose to have a new dress ; and [Mr Lake]_{93-mr lake} was more persuadable than usual , being naturally pleased to be complimented , when [he]_{93-mr lake} went to give [his]_{93-mr lake} lessons , on [[his]_{93-mr lake} daughter]_{286-his daughter} 's beautiful voice . " [Her]_{286-his daughter} talent has taken another development from [ours]_5025-ours , "_{[93-mr lake]} [he]_{93-mr lake} said , with [his]_{93-mr lake} little air of dignity , " but still [she]_{286-his daughter} has the artist temperament . [All [my]_{93-mr lake} children]_{5026-all my children} have been brought up to love the beautiful ; "_{[93-mr lake]} and this argument had , of course , all the more effect upon [him]_{93-mr lake} when repeated by [[his]_{93-mr lake} favourite daughter]_{1651-his favourite daughter} . " And then [Barbara]_120-barbara has such a noble head , "_[108-rose] said [Rose]_108-rose ; " when [nobody]_4434-nobody is looking at [her]_120-barbara [she]_120-barbara always makes a fine composition . To be sure , when [she]_120-barbara is observed [she]_120-barbara gets awkward , and puts [herself]_120-barbara out of drawing ; but that is not to be wondered at . [I]_108-rose do n't want [her]_120-barbara to be fine , or to imitate [the Grange Lane people]_{5028-the grange lane people} ; but then , [you]_{1652-the father} know , [papa]_295-papa , [you]_{1652-the father} always say that [we]_5030-we have a rank of [our]_5030-we own , being [a family of artists]_{4971-a family of artists} , "_[108-rose] said [Rose]_108-rose , holding up [her]_108-rose little head with a pretty arrogance which delighted [the father]_{1652-the father} both in a paternal and a professional point of view . " If [one]_4465-one could only have made a study of [her]_120-barbara at that moment , "_{[1652-the father]} [he]_{1652-the father} said to [himself]_{1652-the father} regretfully ; and [he]_{1652-the father} consented to [Barbara]_120-barbara 's dress . As for [the contralto , whose sentiments were very different from those of [[her]_{1653-the contralto , whose sentiments were very different from those of her father and sister} father]_{292-her father} and [sister]_1655-sister]_{1653-the contralto , whose sentiments were very different from those of her father and sister} , [she]_{1653-the contralto , whose sentiments were very different from those of her father and sister} watched over the making of the robe thus procured with a certain jealous care which [nobody]_4434-nobody unacquainted with the habits of [a family of [artists]_1658-artists]_{4971-a family of artists} could understand . [Barbara]_120-barbara 's talent was not sufficiently developed to permit of [her]_120-barbara making it [herself]_120-barbara ; but [she]_120-barbara knew already by sad experience that [Rose]_108-rose 's views of what was picturesque in costume were peculiar , and not always successful . And then it was only a new dress to [Rose]_108-rose , whereas to [Barbara]_120-barbara it was a supreme effort of passion and ambition and jealousy and wounded amour propre . [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} had paid a great deal of attention to [her]_120-barbara , and [she]_120-barbara had naturally entertained dreams of the wildest and most magnificent character — of riding in [[her]_120-barbara carriage]_{1659-her carriage} , as [she]_120-barbara would [herself]_120-barbara have said , and dressing as [nobody else]_{1541-nobody else} dressed in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} , and becoming [the great lady of [the town]_{551-the town}]_{1661-the great lady of the town} , and eclipsing utterly [Lucilla Marjoribanks]_119-lucilla , who had been so impertinent as to patronise [her]_120-barbara . Such had been [Barbara]_120-barbara 's delicious dreams for a whole fortnight ; and then [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , who had taken [her]_120-barbara up , put [her]_120-barbara down again , and went away from [her]_120-barbara side , and delivered [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} over , heart and soul , to the service of [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . [Barbara]_120-barbara had no intellect to speak of , but [she]_120-barbara had what [she]_120-barbara called a heart — that is to say , a vital centre of inclinations and passions , all of which were set in motion by that intense force of self - regard which belongs to some of [the lower organisations]_{1663-the lower organisations} . Thus [she]_120-barbara arrayed [herself]_120-barbara , not in simple muslin , but in all the power of fascination which a strong will and fixed purpose can add to beauty . And in [her]_120-barbara excitement , and with the sense [she]_120-barbara had that this was [her]_120-barbara opportunity , and that advancement and grandeur depended upon the result of [her]_120-barbara night 's work , [her]_120-barbara level eyebrows , and flushing cheeks , and black intense eyes , rose almost into positive beauty . There was [nobody in [the room]_{395-the room}]_{1664-nobody in the room} to compare with [her]_120-barbara when [she]_120-barbara stood up to sing on that memorable evening . [The Miss Browns]_{135-the miss browns} , for example , were very pretty , especially [Lydia]_161-lydia , who was afterwards married to [young Richmond]_{158-sir john} , [[Sir John]_{158-sir john} 's eldest son]_{1666-sir john 's eldest son} ; and [they]_1667-they were [much nicer girls]_{1668-much nicer girls} , and far more engaging than [Barbara Lake]_120-barbara , who was not even [a lady]_{4506-a lady} , [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} said . But then [her]_120-barbara determination , though it was a poor enough thing in itself , gave a certain glow and passion to [her]_120-barbara coarser beauty . When [she]_120-barbara stood up to sing , [the whole room]_{1670-the whole room} was struck with [her]_120-barbara appearance . [She]_120-barbara had [her]_120-barbara new dress on , and though it was only white muslin like [other people]_{279-other people} 's , it gave [her]_120-barbara the air of [a priestess inspired by some approaching crisis]_{1672-a priestess inspired by some approaching crisis} , and sweeping forward upon [the victim who was ready to be sacrificed]_{1673-the victim who was ready to be sacrificed} . And yet [the victim that night]_{1674-the victim that night} was far from being ready for the sacrifice . On the contrary , [he]_{158-sir john} had been thinking it all over , and had concluded that prudence and every other reasonable sentiment were on the other side , and that in many ways it would be a very good thing for [him]_{158-sir john} if [he]_{158-sir john} could persuade [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} to preside over and share [his]_{158-sir john} fortunes . [He]_{158-sir john} had made up [his]_{158-sir john} mind to this with all the more certainty that [he]_{158-sir john} was [a man]_{285-a man} habitually prone to run off after everything that attracted [him]_{158-sir john} , in direct opposition to prudence — an inclination which [he]_{158-sir john} shared with [[his]_{158-sir john} sister]_{577-his sister} , who , as [everybody]_{300-everybody} knew , had ruined poor [Mr Woodburn]_{162-mr woodburn} 's fortunes by " taking off , "_{[115-mr cavendish]} before [his]_{158-sir john} very face , [the only rich uncle in [the Woodburn family]_{1679-the woodburn family}]_{1678-the only rich uncle in the woodburn family} . [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , with this wise resolution in [his]_{115-mr cavendish} mind , stood up in the very path of [the contralto]_{799-the contralto} as [she]_{799-the contralto} followed [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} to the piano , and , confident in [his]_{115-mr cavendish} determination , even allowed [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} to meet [her]_{799-the contralto} eye — which was rash , to say the least of it . [Barbara]_120-barbara flashed upon [him]_{115-mr cavendish} as [she]_120-barbara passed a blaze of intense oblique lightning from under [her]_120-barbara level brows — or perhaps it was only that straight black line which made it look oblique — and then went on to [her]_120-barbara place . The result was such as might have been anticipated from the character of [the man]_{1681-the man} . [Barbara]_120-barbara was in richer voice than ever before , and all but obliterated even [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , though [she]_119-lucilla too was singing [her]_119-lucilla best ; and thus poor [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} again fell into the snare . That very night the flirtation , which had already created so much talk , was resumed with more energy than ever ; and [Barbara]_120-barbara took [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's place at the piano , and sang song after song in a kind of intoxication of triumph . This , to be sure , was visible only to [a small portion of the guests who crowded [[Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's drawing - room]_{1683-lucilla 's drawing - room}]_{1682-a small portion of the guests who crowded lucilla 's drawing - room} . But the result was soon so visible that all [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} became aware of it . [The hero]_{1684-the hero} wavered so much that the excitement was kept up for many weeks ; but still from the first [nobody]_4434-nobody could have any reasonable doubt as to how it was to end . And it was while this process of seduction was going on that the character of [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} revealed itself in all its native grandeur . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had [various kind friends round [her]_119-lucilla]_{1686-various kind friends round her} to advise [her]_119-lucilla , and especially [old Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} , whose indignation went beyond all bounds . " [[My]_{870-the old lady} dear]_{4403-my dear} , [I]_{870-the old lady} would never let [her]_119-lucilla enter [my]_{870-the old lady} door again — never ! "_{[870-the old lady]} cried [the old lady]_{870-the old lady} ; " [I]_{96-mrs chiley} told [you]_{4403-my dear} long ago [I]_{96-mrs chiley} never could bear [her]_119-lucilla looks — [you]_{4403-my dear} know [I]_{96-mrs chiley} warned [you]_{4403-my dear} , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . As for [her]_119-lucilla singing , what does it matter ? [You]_{4403-my dear} have a much prettier voice than [she]_119-lucilla has : [everybody]_{300-everybody} knows that a soprano is perfect by itself , but [a contralto]_{1426-a contralto} is only a second , "_{[96-mrs chiley]} [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} said , with mingled wrath and satisfaction ; " and , [[my]_{96-mrs chiley} dear]_{4403-my dear} , [I]_{96-mrs chiley} should never let [her]_119-lucilla enter [[my]_{96-mrs chiley} house]_{5037-my house} again , if it was [me]_{96-mrs chiley} . "_{[96-mrs chiley]} " [Dear Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} , "_{[119-lucilla]} said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , who was now , as usual , equal to the occasion , " it is so nice of [you]_{96-mrs chiley} to be vexed . [You]_{96-mrs chiley} know [I]_119-lucilla would do anything to please [you;—but]_{5038-you;—but} , after all , there are [thousands and thousands of gentlemen]_{5039-thousands and thousands of gentlemen} , and it is not so easy to find a voice that goes with [mine]_119-lucilla . [All [my]_119-lucilla masters]_{5040-all my masters} always said it was a quite peculiar second [I]_119-lucilla wanted ; and suppose [Barbara]_120-barbara is foolish , that is not to say [I]_119-lucilla should forget [my]_119-lucilla duties , "_{[119-lucilla]} [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} added , with a certain solemnity ; " and then , [you]_{96-mrs chiley} know , [she]_120-barbara has [no mother]_{5041-no mother} to keep [her]_120-barbara right . "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} " And neither have [you]_1688-you , [[my]_{96-mrs chiley} poor dear]_{4755-my poor dear} , "_{[96-mrs chiley]} said [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} , kissing [her]_1688-you protégée . As for [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , [she]_119-lucilla accepted the kiss , but repressed the enthusiasm of partisanship with which [her]_119-lucilla cause was being maintained . " [I]_{96-mrs chiley} have [you]_1688-you , "_{[96-mrs chiley]} [she]_{96-mrs chiley} said , with artless gratitude ; " and then [I]_119-lucilla am different , "_{[119-lucilla]} added [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . Nothing but modesty of the most delicate description could have expressed the fact with such a fine reticence . No doubt [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was different ; and [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} proved [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} superiority , if [anybody]_313-anybody could have doubted it , by the most beautiful behaviour . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} took no more notice of the unprincipled flirtation thus set agoing under [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} very eyes , than if [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} and [Barbara Lake]_120-barbara had been [two figures in gingerbread]_{1690-two figures in gingerbread} . So far as [anybody]_313-anybody knew , not even a flying female shaft from [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's bow , one of those dainty projectiles which the best of [women cast forth by times]_{1692-women cast forth by times} , had ever been directed against [the ungrateful young person who had made so unprincipled]_{1693-the ungrateful young person who had made so unprincipled} a use of [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} admittance into [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} ; and [the faithless gallant]_{1694-the faithless gallant} had not even the gratification of feeling that [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was " cool "_{[96-mrs chiley]} to [him]_{1694-the faithless gallant} . Whether this singular self - denial cost [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} any acute sufferings , [nobody]_4434-nobody could tell , but [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} still marked with satisfaction that [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , [poor dear]_{4981-poor dear} , was able to eat [her]_119-lucilla dinner , of which [she]_119-lucilla had so much need to support [her]_119-lucilla strength ; and after [she]_119-lucilla had eaten [her]_119-lucilla dinner [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} would go [upstairs]_362-upstairs and show [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} just as usual . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was in perfect voice , and neither lost [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} colour , nor grew thin , nor showed any of those external signs of a disappointment in love with which [most people]_{1186-most people} are familiar . " It might have been different , [you]_{1699-her sole and sympathising counsellor} know , if [my]_{88-miss marjoribanks} affections had been engaged , "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} said to [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} sole and sympathising counsellor]_{1699-her sole and sympathising counsellor} ; and [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} , who had had a great deal of experience in [girls]_4764-girls , became more and more of opinion that such sense was all but superhuman . Meantime the tide of public opinion ran very high in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} against [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , who had been so popular a little while before . If it had been one of [the Miss Browns]_{135-the miss browns} , or [a niece of [the Colonel]_{595-the colonel} 's]_{1701-a niece of the colonel 's} , or indeed [anybody in [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane}]_{1703-anybody in grange lane} , [people]_505-people might have passed over it — but [one of [[Mr Lake]_{93-mr lake} [the drawing - master]_{347-the drawing - master} 's daughters]_{1706-mr lake the drawing - master 's daughters}]_{1705-one of mr lake the drawing - master 's daughters} ! The only person indifferent was [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} , who ought to have known better ; but then [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} was thoughtless , like [[her]_{99-mrs woodburn} brother]_{1449-her brother} , and liked it all the better , on the whole , that [he]_{1449-her brother} should transfer those attentions which [he]_{1449-her brother} had been paying to [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , and which in that quarter must have come to something , to a little harmless amusement with [Barbara]_{99-mrs woodburn} , who , after all , was very handsome , and had by times a little air of obdurate stupidity which captivated [the mimic]_{883-the mimic} . As for anything coming of that , [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} rejected the idea with a simplicity which was perfectly consistent with [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} insight into [other people]_{279-other people} 's weaknesses . [She]_{99-mrs woodburn} could put on [Barbara]_{99-mrs woodburn} 's stolid defiant look , and even make [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} eyebrows square , and give something of an oblique gleam to [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} eyes , with the most perfect skill and mastery of the character , and at the same time be just as stolid as [Barbara]_{99-mrs woodburn} in respect to what was going on at [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} very hand , and to the consequences which must follow . [She]_{99-mrs woodburn} did not want [[her]_{99-mrs woodburn} brother]_{1449-her brother} to marry [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , and yet [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} could not have said a word against so unexceptionable a match ; and accordingly it was quite a satisfaction to [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} to see [him]_{1449-her brother} turned aside in so perfectly legitimate a manner . [She]_{99-mrs woodburn} added to [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} repertory a sketch of [Barbara]_{99-mrs woodburn} at the moment when , yielding to [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} 's entreaties , [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} seated [herself]_{99-mrs woodburn} at the piano " for just one song "_{[99-mrs woodburn]} ; and being perfectly successful in the representation , [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} took no further care about the matter . To be sure , [the hero]_{1684-the hero} was sufficiently experienced in such matters to know how to get out of it when it should be the proper time . Thus the affair progressed which was to have far more serious consequences than [these thoughtless persons]_{1713-these thoughtless persons} dreamed of . [Barbara]_{99-mrs woodburn} ascended again to the heights of exultation and enchantment . Perhaps [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} was even a little in love ; for , after all , [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} was young , and grateful to [the man who thus distinguished [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} from [the world]_{331-the world}]_{1714-the man who thus distinguished her from the world} . Yet , on the whole , it is to be feared that [[his]_{1449-her brother} house]_{1637-his house} and [his]_{1449-her brother} position in [society]_444-society , and the prospect of unlimited millinery , were more to [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} than [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} . All these details were not perhaps contemplated by [himself]_{1449-her brother} as [he]_{1449-her brother} devoted [himself]_{1449-her brother} to [the handsome contralto]_{1718-the handsome contralto} . [He]_{1449-her brother} had not begun to dream , as [Barbara]_{99-mrs woodburn} had done for a long time , of the wedding breakfast and the orange blossoms , or even of furnishing [a new drawing - room handsomer than [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's]_{1719-a new drawing - room handsomer than miss marjoribanks 's} , and giving parties which should be real parties and not mere Thursdays . None of these imaginations occupied [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} as [he]_{1449-her brother} followed [Barbara]_{99-mrs woodburn} 's glowing cheeks and flashing eyes to [his]_{1449-her brother} undoing . But then if [he]_{1449-her brother} did not mean it [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} meant it ; and , after all , there are occasions in which [the woman]_{333-the woman} 's determination is the more important of the two . So that , taking everything into consideration , there can be no doubt that it was very fortunate that [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's affections were not engaged . [She]_119-lucilla behaved as [nobody else]_{1541-nobody else} in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} was capable of behaving , and [very few people]_{1722-very few people} anywhere , according to [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} 's admiring belief . It was not for [a vulgar antagonist]_{1723-a vulgar antagonist} like [Barbara Lake]_120-barbara to touch [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . The way in which [she]_119-lucilla asked [her]_119-lucilla to lunch and went on practising duets with [her]_119-lucilla was angelical — it brought the tears to [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} 's eyes ; and as for [the domestic traitor whom [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} thus contrived to warm in [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} magnanimous bosom]_{1724-the domestic traitor whom miss marjoribanks thus contrived to warm in her magnanimous bosom} , [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was sometimes so full of spite and disappointment that [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} could neither eat [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} lunch nor go on with [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} singing . For , to be sure , the dearest climax of [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} triumph was wanting so long as [Lucilla]_119-lucilla took no notice ; and so far from taking any notice , [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was sweeter and more friendly than usual in [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} serene unconsciousness . " [I]_119-lucilla am so afraid [you]_{88-miss marjoribanks} have caught cold , "_{[119-lucilla]} [Lucilla]_119-lucilla would say ; " if [you]_{88-miss marjoribanks} do n't feel clear in [your]_{88-miss marjoribanks} lower notes , [we]_5043-we can pass over this passage , [you]_{88-miss marjoribanks} know , for to - day . [You]_{88-miss marjoribanks} must see [papa]_94-papa before [you]_{88-miss marjoribanks} go away , and [he]_94-papa will order [you]_{88-miss marjoribanks} something ; but , [my]_119-lucilla dear [Barbara]_120-barbara , [you]_{88-miss marjoribanks} must take care . "_{[119-lucilla]} And then [Barbara]_120-barbara could have eaten [her]_120-barbara fingers instead of the gloves which [she]_120-barbara kept biting in [her]_120-barbara vexation . For , to tell the truth , if [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was not jealous , the victory was but half a victory after all . It was thus that [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} went through all the preliminary stages , and succeeded finally in making a triumph out of what would certainly have been a defeat , and a humbling defeat , for [anybody else]_{1725-anybody else} . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was much too sensible to deceive [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} on the subject , or not to be aware that to have [a gentleman who was paying attention to [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} withdrawn from [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} side in this open manner in the sight of [all the world]_{1095-all the world} , was as trying an accident as can happen to [a woman]_{4411-a woman}]_{1726-a gentleman who was paying attention to her withdrawn from her side in this open manner in the sight of all the world , was as trying an accident as can happen to a woman} . Fortunately , as [Lucilla]_119-lucilla said , [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} affections were not engaged ; but then , apart from the affections , there are other sentiments which demand consideration . [Everybody in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{4984-everybody in carlingford} knew that [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} had been paying [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} a great deal of attention , and the situation was one which required the most delicate skill to get through it successfully . Besides , [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's circumstances were all the more difficult , since up to this moment [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had been perfectly sincere and natural in all [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} proceedings . Policy had been constantly inspired and backed by nature in the measures [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had taken for the organisation and welfare of [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} kingdom]_{683-her kingdom} , and even what [people]_505-people took for the cleverest calculation was in reality a succession of happy instincts , by means of which , with the sovereignty of true genius , [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} managed to please [everybody]_{300-everybody} by having [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} own way . A little victory is almost necessary to begin with , and it is a poor nature that does not expand under the stimulus of victory ; but now [the young reformer]_{1733-the young reformer} had come to the second stage . For , to be sure , that sort of thing can not last for ever ; and [this Lucilla , with the natural prevision of a ruling mind]_{1734-this lucilla , with the natural prevision of a ruling mind} , had foreseen from the beginning . The shape in which [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had feared defeat , if [a nature so full of resources]_{1735-a nature so full of resources} could ever be said to fear , was that of a breakdown , when all [the world]_{331-the world} was looking to [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} for amusement , or the sudden appearance of [a rival entertainer in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} with superior powers]_{1737-a rival entertainer in carlingford with superior powers} : though the last was but a dim and improbable danger , the first was quite possible , and might have arrived at any moment . [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was much too sensible not to have foreseen this danger in all its shapes , and even in a kind of way to have provided against it . But [Providence]_{107-providence} , which had always taken care of [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , as [Lucilla]_119-lucilla piously concluded , had spared [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} the trial in that form . Up to this moment it had always providentially happened that [all the principal people in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{1738-all the principal people in carlingford} were quite well and disengaged on the " evening . "_{[107-providence]} To be sure , [the ladies]_{573-the ladies} had headaches , and [the married gentlemen]_{1740-the married gentlemen} now and then were out of temper in [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} as in [other less favoured places]_{1741-other less favoured places} ; but these social accidents had been mercifully averted on Thursdays , perhaps by means of some special celestial agency , perhaps only through that good - luck which had been born with [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . Not in this vulgar and likely manner was the trial of [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} strength to come . But when [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was at the height of [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} success , and full in the eye of [the world]_{331-the world} , and knew that [everybody]_{300-everybody} was remarking [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , and that from the sauces for which [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} 's table was once so famed , but which even [Colonel Chiley]_{103-colonel chiley} no longer thought of identifying as [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} 's , to the fashion of the high white frock in which [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had taught [the young ladies of [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{1745-the young ladies of carlingford} to appear of an evening , [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was being imitated on every hand,—at that moment , when [an ordinary person]_{1746-an ordinary person} would have had [her]_{1746-an ordinary person} head turned , and gone wild with too much success , [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} suddenly saw [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} dragon approaching [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . Just then , when [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} could not put on a new ribbon , or do [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} hair in a different style , without all [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} knowing of it — at that epoch of intoxication and triumph the danger came , sudden , appalling , and unlooked for . If [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was staggered by the encounter , [she]_119-lucilla never showed it , but met the difficulty like [a woman of mettle , and scorned to flinch]_{1747-a woman of mettle , and scorned to flinch} . It had come to be summer weather when the final day arrived upon which [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} forgot [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} altogether , and went over to [the insidious enemy whom [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had been nourishing in [her]_119-lucilla bosom]_{1748-the insidious enemy whom miss marjoribanks had been nourishing in her bosom} . Fifty eyes were upon [Lucilla]_119-lucilla watching [her]_119-lucilla conduct at that critical moment — fifty ears were on the strain to divine [her]_119-lucilla sentiments in [her]_119-lucilla voice , and to catch some intonation at least which should betray [her]_119-lucilla consciousness of what was going on . But if [[Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's biographer]_{1749-miss marjoribanks 's biographer} has fitly discharged [his]_{1749-miss marjoribanks 's biographer} duty , [the readers of this history]_{1277-the readers of this history} will have no difficulty in divining that the curiosity of [the spectators]_{1568-the spectators} got no satisfaction from [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . [Many people]_{1269-many people} even supposed [she]_119-lucilla had not remarked anything , [her]_119-lucilla composure was so perfect . No growing red or growing pale , no harsh notes in [her]_119-lucilla voice , nor evidence of distracted attention , betrayed that [her]_119-lucilla mind was elsewhere while [she]_119-lucilla was attending to [[her]_119-lucilla guests]_{845-her guests} ; and yet , to be sure , [she]_119-lucilla saw , just as [other people]_{279-other people} did , that [Barbara]_120-barbara , all flushed and crimson , with [her]_120-barbara eyes blazing under [their]_1755-their sullen brows , stood in a glow of triumph at the open window , with [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} in devoted attendance — a captive at [her]_119-lucilla chariot - wheels . Matters had been progressing to this point for some time ; but yet [the two culprits]_{1756-the two culprits} had never before showed [themselves]_{1756-the two culprits} so lost to all sense of propriety . Instead of fainting or getting pale , or showing any other symptoms of violent despite , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla went upon [her]_119-lucilla airy way , indirectly approaching this point of interest . [She]_119-lucilla went up and chatted with [them]_{1756-the two culprits} , and ordered [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} to find a chair for [Barbara]_120-barbara . " What can [you]_{115-mr cavendish} be thinking of to let [her]_120-barbara stand so near the window ? If [she]_120-barbara were to catch cold and lose [her]_120-barbara voice , what should [we]_5044-we all do ? "_{[119-lucilla]} said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; and [she]_119-lucilla established [the two]_{678-the two} in the most commodious corner before [she]_119-lucilla left [them]_{678-the two} . " Take care [she]_120-barbara does not go back again into the draught , "_{[119-lucilla]} were [her]_119-lucilla parting words , and even [the culprits]_{1758-the culprits} [themselves]_{1758-the culprits} could do nothing but stare at [each other]_{679-each other} with consternation and shame . This was all the notice [Lucilla]_119-lucilla took of what was going on . If [she]_119-lucilla was affronted , or if [she]_119-lucilla was wounded , [nobody]_4434-nobody found it out ; and when [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} offered the tribute of [her]_{96-mrs chiley} indignation and sympathy , it has already been recorded how [[her]_{96-mrs chiley} young friend]_{1047-her young friend} responded to [her]_{96-mrs chiley} . " Fortunately [my]_119-lucilla affections never were engaged , "_{[119-lucilla]} [Lucilla]_119-lucilla said , and no doubt that was a great advantage ; but then , as [we]_1762-we have said , there are other things besides affections to be taken into account when [the woman whom [you]_1764-you have been kind to snaps up [the man who has been paying attention to [you]_1764-you , not only before [your]_1764-you eyes , but before the eyes of [all the world]_{1095-all the world}]_{1765-the man who has been paying attention to you , not only before your eyes , but before the eyes of all the world}]_{1763-the woman whom you have been kind to snaps up the man who has been paying attention to you , not only before your eyes , but before the eyes of all the world} . The result of [her]_119-lucilla masterly conduct on this occasion was that [her]_119-lucilla defeat became , as [we]_1762-we have said , a triumph for [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . To be sure , it is to be hoped that , in the sweets of [their]_1762-we mutual regard , [the two criminals]_{1767-the two criminals} found compensation for the disapproval of [the spectators]_{1568-the spectators} ; but nothing could be more marked than the way in which [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} turned its cold shoulder on [[its]_{3-carlingford} early favourite]_{1769-its early favourite} . " [I]_{98-mrs centum} never imagined [Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} was such [a fool]_{717-a fool} , "_{[98-mrs centum]} [Mr Centum]_{98-mrs centum} said , who was [a man of few words]_{1770-a man of few words} ; " if [he]_{115-mr cavendish} likes that style of philandering , it is nothing to [me]_{98-mrs centum} , but [he]_{115-mr cavendish} need not make [an idiot]_{5046-an idiot} of [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} . "_{[98-mrs centum]} As for [Mr Woodburn]_{162-mr woodburn} , [he]_{162-mr woodburn} , as was natural , inflicted vicarious punishment upon [[his]_{162-mr woodburn} wife]_{345-his wife} . " It must be all [your]_{345-his wife} fault , "_{[162-mr woodburn]} [he]_{162-mr woodburn} growled , when [he]_{162-mr woodburn} was taking [her]_{345-his wife} [home]_287-home , and had [her]_{345-his wife} at [his]_{162-mr woodburn} mercy , with that logic peculiar to [a married man]_{1773-a married man} ; " [you]_{345-his wife} ought to tell [him]_{115-mr cavendish} [he]_{115-mr cavendish} 's making an ass of [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} . Why [the deuce]_{5047-the deuce} do [you]_{345-his wife} let [him]_{115-mr cavendish} go on with that tomfoolery ? [He]_{115-mr cavendish} 'll lose all [his]_{115-mr cavendish} chances in life , and then , [I]_{1774-the uncivil husband} hope , [you]_{345-his wife} 'll be satisfied . [[You]_{345-his wife} women]_{5048-you women} can never see an inch before [your]_{345-his wife} own noses ! "_{[1774-the uncivil husband]} cried [the uncivil husband]_{1774-the uncivil husband} ; which , it must be confessed , was rather hard upon [poor [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} , who had nothing to do with it , and had indeed calculated upon perfecting [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} sketch of [Barbara]_{99-mrs woodburn}]_{99-mrs woodburn} in the quietness of [the walk]_{1775-the walk} [home]_287-home ; for as [everybody]_{300-everybody} lived in [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} , carriages were not necessary for [[Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's guests]_{1778-miss marjoribanks 's guests} . [They]_{1778-miss marjoribanks 's guests} flitted out and in , in the moonlight , with pretty scarfs thrown over [their]_{1778-miss marjoribanks 's guests} heads and laced handkerchiefs tied under [their]_{1778-miss marjoribanks 's guests} chins , and made [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} between the two straight lines of [garden - wall]_{1779-garden - wall} like a scene in a masquerade . While [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} was thus suffering by deputy the contempt of [[his]_{115-mr cavendish} former admirers]_{1780-his former admirers} , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , by [herself]_119-lucilla in [the abandoned drawing - room]_{1781-the abandoned drawing - room} , was thinking over the evening with a severe but on the whole satisfactory self - examination . After the first shock , which [she]_119-lucilla had encountered with so much courage , [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was rather grateful than otherwise to [Providence]_{107-providence} , which had brought the necessary trial upon [her]_119-lucilla in this form . If it had been a breakdown and humiliating failure instead , how different would [her]_119-lucilla sensations have been ! and [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was quite conscious that such a thing might have occurred . It might have occurred to [her]_119-lucilla , as it had done to [so many people]_{914-so many people} , to see [Thursday]_163-thursday come round with a failure of all that made [Thursday]_163-thursday agreeable . [Lady Richmond]_{164-lady richmond} might have had [her]_{164-lady richmond} influenza that day , and [little Henry]_165-harry Centum [his]_165-harry sudden attack , which had kept [[his]_165-harry mother]_{4476-his mother} in conversation ever since , and [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} one of [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} bad headaches ; and as for [the Miss Browns]_{135-the miss browns} , there was nothing in [the world]_{331-the world} but [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's habitual good fortune which prevented [them]_{135-the miss browns} from having blacked [their]_{135-the miss browns} fingers with [their]_{135-the miss browns} photography to such an extent as to make [them]_{135-the miss browns} perfectly unpresentable . Or , to turn to another chapter of accidents , the last duet , which [Barbara]_{99-mrs woodburn} had insisted upon singing without proper practice , might have broken down utterly . None of these things had happened , and [Lucilla]_119-lucilla drew a long breath of gratitude as [she]_119-lucilla thought how fortunate [she]_119-lucilla had been in all these particulars . To be sure , it was necessary to have a trial of one kind or other ; and the modest but intense gratification of having stood the test , diffused itself like a balm through [her]_119-lucilla bosom . No doubt [she]_119-lucilla would have felt , like [most people]_{1186-most people} , a certain pleasure in snubbing [Barbara]_{99-mrs woodburn} ; but then there is , on the other hand , a sweetness in sacrificing such impulses to the sacred sense of duty and the high aims of genius which is still more attractive to a well - regulated mind . [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} put out the candles , and went to [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} own room]_{301-her own room} with that feeling of having acquitted [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} satisfactorily which [many people]_{1269-many people} think to be the highest gratification of which the mind is capable . After all , it was by no means certain that [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} would be M.P. for [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} . [Mr Chiltern]_{140-mr chiltern} might live for twenty years , or [he]_{140-mr chiltern} even might get better , which was more unlikely ; or supposing [him]_{140-mr chiltern} to be comfortably disposed of , [nobody]_4434-nobody could say with any certainty that [some man unknown at present in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{1789-some man unknown at present in carlingford} might not start up all of a sudden and gain the most sweet voices of [the shopkeepers , who were [the majority of [the community]_{1480-the community}]_{1791-the majority of the community} , and quite outnumbered [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane}]_{1790-the shopkeepers , who were the majority of the community , and quite outnumbered grange lane} . It was thus that [Lucilla]_119-lucilla consoled [herself]_119-lucilla as [she]_119-lucilla went meditative but undaunted to [her]_119-lucilla maiden rest . While all this was going on , [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} remained [an amused spectator]_{1793-an amused spectator} , and chuckled a little quietly , without saying anything to [anybody]_313-anybody , over the turn affairs had taken . [The Doctor]_{326-the doctor} knew all about everybody in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} , and [he]_{326-the doctor} had never been [an enthusiast in favour of [[Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} 's brother]_{604-mrs woodburn 's brother}]_{1796-an enthusiast in favour of mrs woodburn 's brother} , notwithstanding that [the young man]_{890-the young man} had been received so warmly into society as [one of [the Cavendishes]_{643-the cavendishes}]_{642-one of the cavendishes} . Perhaps [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} being [Scotch]_127-scotch , and having a turn for genealogy , found the description a little vague ; but at all events there can be no doubt that [he]_{90-dr marjoribanks} laughed to [himself]_{90-dr marjoribanks} as [he]_{90-dr marjoribanks} retired from the scene of [[his]_{90-dr marjoribanks} daughter]_{286-his daughter} 's trial . [The Doctor]_{326-the doctor} possibly thought , in a professional point of view , that a little discipline of this description would be useful to [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . Perhaps [he]_{326-the doctor} thought it would be good for [her]_119-lucilla to find out that — though [she]_119-lucilla had managed to slip the reins out of [his]_{326-the doctor} hands , and get the control of affairs with a skill which amused [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} , and made [him]_{326-the doctor} a little proud of [her]_119-lucilla abilities , even though [he]_{326-the doctor} was [himself]_{326-the doctor} [the victim]_{589-the victim} — [she]_119-lucilla could not go on always unchecked in [her]_119-lucilla triumphant career , but must endure like [other people]_{279-other people} an occasional defeat . No doubt , had [Lucilla]_119-lucilla been really worsted , paternal feeling would have interposed , and [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} would to some extent have suffered in [her]_119-lucilla suffering ; but then the case was different , and [nobody]_4434-nobody required , as it turned out , to suffer for [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . [The Doctor]_{326-the doctor} was pleased [she]_119-lucilla had shown so much spirit , and pleased to see how entirely [she]_119-lucilla had discomfited [[her]_119-lucilla antagonists]_{1808-her antagonists} , and turned the tables upon [the " young puppy]_{5049-the " young puppy} , "_{[326-the doctor]} in whom [he]_{326-the doctor} had no confidence ; and withal [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} chuckled a little in [his]_{90-dr marjoribanks} secret heart over the event itself , and concluded that it would do [Lucilla]_119-lucilla good . [She]_119-lucilla had vanquished [Nancy]_102-nancy , and by a skilful jerk taken the reins out of [his]_{90-dr marjoribanks} own experienced hands . [He]_{90-dr marjoribanks} was aware that [he]_{90-dr marjoribanks} had been on the whole very wisely governed since [his]_{90-dr marjoribanks} abdication , but yet [he]_{90-dr marjoribanks} was not sorry that [the young conqueror]_{1809-the young conqueror} should feel [herself]_{1809-the young conqueror} human ; so that [nobody]_4434-nobody except [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} felt that mingled rage and disappointment with which [Barbara Lake]_120-barbara had hoped to inspire [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's bosom ; and [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} , so to speak , had nothing to do with it . As for [Barbara]_120-barbara [herself]_120-barbara , [she]_120-barbara returned [home]_287-home in a state of mingled spite and exultation and disgust , which filled [[her]_120-barbara sister]_{1483-her sister} with amazement . " [She]_120-barbara is such [an actor]_{5050-an actor} , [you]_{1483-her sister} know , "_{[120-barbara]} [Barbara]_120-barbara said ; " [she]_120-barbara never will give in to let [you]_{1483-her sister} know how [she]_120-barbara is feeling — not if [she]_120-barbara can help it ; but for all that [she]_120-barbara must have felt it . [Nobody]_4434-nobody could help feeling it , though [she]_120-barbara carried it off so well . [I]_120-barbara knew how it would be , as soon as [I]_120-barbara had on a dress that was fit to be seen . "_{[120-barbara]} " What is it that [she]_120-barbara could not help feeling ? "_[108-rose] said [Rose]_108-rose . " [I]_108-rose suppose it is [Lucilla]_119-lucilla [you]_120-barbara mean ? "_[108-rose] " [I]_120-barbara should like to know what right [she]_120-barbara had to be kind to [me]_120-barbara , "_{[120-barbara]} cried [Barbara]_120-barbara , all glowing in [her]_120-barbara sullen but excited beauty ; " and invite [me]_{799-the contralto} there , and introduce [me]_{799-the contralto} in [her]_120-barbara grand way , as if [she]_120-barbara was any better than [I]_{799-the contralto} am ! And then to look at all [her]_120-barbara India muslins ; but [I]_{799-the contralto} knew it would be different as soon as [I]_{799-the contralto} had a decent dress , "_{[799-the contralto]} said [the contralto]_{799-the contralto} , rising up to contemplate [herself]_{799-the contralto} in the little mirror over the mantelpiece . This conversation took place in [[Mr Lake]_{93-mr lake} 's little parlour]_{1814-mr lake 's little parlour} , where [Rose]_108-rose had been waiting for [[her]_108-rose sister]_{1483-her sister} , and where [Barbara]_120-barbara 's white dress made an unusual radiance in [the dim and partially - lighted room]_{1816-the dim and partially - lighted room} . [Rose]_108-rose [herself]_108-rose was all shrouded up in [her]_108-rose morning dress , with [her]_108-rose pretty round arms and shoulders lost to the common view . [She]_108-rose had been amusing [herself]_108-rose as [she]_108-rose waited by working at a corner of that great design which was to win the prize on a later occasion . [Readers of this history who have studied the earlier chapters]_{1817-readers of this history who have studied the earlier chapters} will remember that [Rose]_108-rose 's tastes in ornamentation were very clearly defined for [so young a person]_{1818-so young a person} . Instead of losing [herself]_108-rose in vague garlands of impossible flowers , [the young artist]_{1486-the young artist} clung with the tenacity of first love to the thistle leaf , which had been the foundation of [her]_108-rose early triumphs . [Her]_108-rose mind was full of it even while [she]_108-rose received and listened to [Barbara]_120-barbara ; whether to treat it in a national point of view , bringing in the rose and shamrock , which was a perfectly allowable proceeding , though perhaps not original — or whether [she]_108-rose should yield to the " sweet feeling "_[108-rose] which had been so conspicuous in [her]_108-rose flounce , in the opinion of [the Marlborough House gentlemen]_{1820-the marlborough house gentlemen} — or whether , on the contrary , [she]_108-rose should handle the subject in a boldly naturalistic way , and use [her]_108-rose spikes with freedom,—was a question which occupied at that moment all [Rose]_108-rose 's faculties . Even while [she]_108-rose asked [Barbara]_120-barbara what the subject was on which [Lucilla]_119-lucilla might be supposed to be excited , [she]_108-rose was within [herself]_108-rose thinking out this difficult idea — all the more difficult , perhaps , considering the nature of the subject , since the design in this case was not for a flounce , in which broad handling is practicable , but for a veil . " [I]_108-rose wish [you]_120-barbara would not talk in that foolish way , "_[108-rose] said [Rose]_108-rose ; " [nobody]_4434-nobody need be any better than [you]_120-barbara , as [you]_120-barbara say . To be sure , [we]_5053-we do n't live in [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} , nor keep [a carriage]_{5054-a carriage} ; but [I]_108-rose wish [you]_120-barbara would recollect that these are only accidental circumstances . As for dress , [I]_108-rose do n't see that [you]_120-barbara require it ; [our]_5053-we position is so clearly defined ; [we]_5053-we are a family of — — "_[108-rose] " Oh , for goodness gracious sake , do be quiet with [[your]_120-barbara family of [artists]_1658-artists]_{5055-your family of artists} ! "_{[120-barbara]} cried [Barbara]_120-barbara . " Speak for [yourself]_120-barbara , if [you]_120-barbara please . [I]_{799-the contralto} am not [an artist]_{5057-an artist} , and never will be , [I]_{799-the contralto} can tell [you]_120-barbara . There are better places to live in than [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} ; and as for keeping [a carriage]_{5054-a carriage} , [I]_{799-the contralto} would never call a little bit of a brougham [a carriage]_{5054-a carriage} , if it was [me]_{799-the contralto} . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla made believe to take no notice , but [she]_119-lucilla did not deceive [me]_{799-the contralto} with that . [She]_119-lucilla was as disappointed as ever [she]_119-lucilla could be — [I]_{799-the contralto} dare say now [she]_119-lucilla 's sitting crying over it . [I]_{799-the contralto} never would have cared one straw if [I]_{799-the contralto} had not wanted to serve [Lucilla]_119-lucilla out ! "_{[799-the contralto]} cried [the contralto]_{799-the contralto} , with energy . [She]_{799-the contralto} was still standing before the glass pulling [her]_{799-the contralto} black hair about into new combinations , and studying the effect ; and as for [Rose]_108-rose , [she]_108-rose too looked up , and , seeing [[her]_108-rose sister]_{1483-her sister} 's face reflected in the glass , made the discovery that there was something like grimace in the countenance , and paused in the midst of [her]_108-rose meditations with [her]_108-rose pencil in [her]_108-rose hand . " Do n't put [yourself]_108-rose out of drawing , "_[108-rose] said [Rose]_108-rose ; " [I]_{1823-the little preraphaelite , with a rising colour} wish [you]_108-rose would not do that so often . When the facial angle is disturbed to that extent —— But about [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , [I]_{1823-the little preraphaelite , with a rising colour} think [you]_108-rose are excessively ungrateful . Gratitude is not a servile sentiment , "_{[1823-the little preraphaelite , with a rising colour]} said [the little Preraphaelite , with a rising colour]_{1823-the little preraphaelite , with a rising colour} . " It is a slavish sort of idea to think [any one]_{4391-any one} has done [you]_108-rose an injury by being kind to [you]_108-rose . If that is the sort of thing [you]_108-rose are going to talk of , [I]_{1823-the little preraphaelite , with a rising colour} think [you]_108-rose had better go to bed . "_{[1823-the little preraphaelite , with a rising colour]} " Then [I]_120-barbara will , and [I]_120-barbara sha n't tell [you]_108-rose anything , "_{[120-barbara]} said [Barbara]_120-barbara angrily—"you are so poor - spirited . For [my]_120-barbara part , do [you]_108-rose think [I]_120-barbara 'd ever have gone to help [Lucilla]_119-lucilla and sing for [her]_119-lucilla , and all that sort of thing , if it had not been to better [myself]_120-barbara ? Nor [I]_120-barbara would n't have thought of [him]_5061-him just at first , if it had n't been to spite [her]_119-lucilla . And [I]_120-barbara 've done it too . [I]_120-barbara 'd just like to look in at [[her]_119-lucilla room]_{4498-her room} window and see what [she]_119-lucilla 's about . [I]_120-barbara dare say [she]_119-lucilla is crying [her]_119-lucilla eyes out , for all [her]_119-lucilla looking as if [she]_119-lucilla took no notice . [I]_120-barbara know better than to think [she]_119-lucilla does n't care . And , [Rose]_108-rose , [he]_{115-mr cavendish} 's such [a dear]_{4479-a dear} , "_{[120-barbara]} said [Barbara]_120-barbara , with a laugh of excitement . To be sure , what [she]_1824-she wanted was to be [Mrs Cavendish]_{155-mrs cavendish} , and to have [a handsome house]_{1825-a handsome house} and a great many nice dresses ; but at the same time [she]_1824-she was young , and [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} was good - looking , and [she]_1824-she was a little in love , in [her]_1824-she way , as well . " [I]_108-rose do n't want to hear any more about it , "_[108-rose] said [Rose]_108-rose , who was so much moved as to forget even [her]_108-rose design . " [I]_108-rose ca n't think how it is [you]_108-rose have no sense of honour , and [you]_108-rose one of [the Lakes]_166-barbara . [I]_108-rose would not be [a traitor]_{5064-a traitor} for a dozen [Mr Cavendishes]_{160-the cavendishes} ! "_[108-rose] cried [Rose]_108-rose , in the force of [her]_108-rose indignation . " [He]_{115-mr cavendish} must be [a cheat]_{5065-a cheat} , since [you]_108-rose are [a traitor]_{5064-a traitor} . If [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was [a true man]_{5067-a true man} [he]_{115-mr cavendish} would have found [you]_108-rose out . "_[108-rose] " [You]_108-rose had better be quiet , [Rose]_108-rose , "_{[166-barbara]} said [Barbara]_166-barbara ; " [you]_108-rose may be sure [I]_166-barbara shall never do anything for [you]_108-rose after [we]_5068-we are married , if [you]_108-rose talk like that ; and then [you]_108-rose 'll be sorry enough . "_{[166-barbara]} " After [you]_166-barbara are married ! has [he]_{115-mr cavendish} asked [you]_166-barbara to marry [him]_{115-mr cavendish} ? "_[108-rose] cried [Rose]_108-rose . [She]_108-rose pushed away [her]_108-rose design with both [her]_108-rose hands in the vehemence of [her]_108-rose feelings , and regarded [[her]_108-rose sister]_{1483-her sister} with eyes which blazed , but which were totally different in their blazing from those which burned under [Barbara]_166-barbara 's level eyebrows . It was too plain a question to have a plain answer . [Barbara]_166-barbara only lighted [her]_166-barbara candle in reply , and smiled and shook [her]_166-barbara head . " [You]_108-rose do n't suppose [I]_166-barbara am going to answer after [your]_108-rose insulting ways , "_{[166-barbara]} [she]_166-barbara said , taking up [her]_166-barbara candle ; and [she]_166-barbara swept out of [the room]_{395-the room} in [her]_166-barbara white dress with a sense of pleasure in leaving this grand point unsettled . To be sure , [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} had not yet asked that important question ; but then the future was all before [them]_1828-them , and the way clear . As for [Rose]_108-rose , [she]_108-rose clenched [her]_108-rose little fists with a gesture that would have been too forcible for [any one who was not [an artist]_{5057-an artist} , and [a member of [a family of artists]_{4971-a family of artists}]_{1831-a member of a family of artists}]_{1829-any one who was not an artist , and a member of a family of artists} . " To think [she]_119-lucilla should be [one of [us]_1828-them]_{5069-one of us} , and not to know what honour means , "_[108-rose] said [Rose]_108-rose ; " and as for [this man]_{5070-this man} , [he]_{5070-this man} must be a cheat [himself]_{5070-this man} , or [he]_{5070-this man} would find [her]_119-lucilla out . "_[108-rose] This was how [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} 's defection from [Lucilla]_119-lucilla took place ; and at the same time it is a satisfaction to know that the event was received by [everybody]_{300-everybody} very much as [little Rose Lake]_108-rose received it . And as for [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , if [Barbara]_166-barbara could have had the malicious satisfaction of looking in at the window , [she]_166-barbara would have been mortified to find [that right - minded young woman sleeping the sleep of the just and innocent]_{1834-that right - minded young woman sleeping the sleep of the just and innocent} , and enjoying repose as profound and agreeable as if there had been no [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} in [the world]_{331-the world} , not to speak of [Carlingford;—which]_{167-carlingford;—which} , to be sure , was a result to be greatly attributed to [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's perfect health , and entire satisfaction with [herself]_119-lucilla . This event was of far too much importance in [the limited world of [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane}]_{1836-the limited world of grange lane} to pass over without some of the many commentaries which were going on upon the subject coming to the ears of [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , who was [the person principally concerned]_{1837-the person principally concerned} . As for [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} , as [we]_1839-we have already said , [he]_{326-the doctor} was so far lost to a sense of [his]_{326-the doctor} paternal duties as to chuckle a little within [himself]_{326-the doctor} over the accident that had happened to [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . It had done [her]_119-lucilla no harm , and [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} permitted [himself]_{90-dr marjoribanks} to regard the occurrence in a professional point of view , as supplying a little alterative which [he]_{90-dr marjoribanks} could scarcely administer [himself]_{90-dr marjoribanks} ; for it is well known that [physicians]_{1840-physicians} are seldom successful in the treatment of [[their]_{1840-physicians} own families]_{1841-their own families} . [He]_{90-dr marjoribanks} was more jocose than usual at breakfast for some days following , and , on the morning of the next Thursday , asked if [everybody]_{300-everybody} was to come as usual , with a significance which did not escape [the young mistress of [the house]_{339-the house}]_{1843-the young mistress of the house} . " [You]_{90-dr marjoribanks} know best , [papa]_295-papa , "_{[1843-the young mistress of the house]} [she]_{1843-the young mistress of the house} said cheerfully , as [she]_{1843-the young mistress of the house} poured [him]_{90-dr marjoribanks} out [his]_{90-dr marjoribanks} coffee : " if there is [anybody who is ill]_{5072-anybody who is ill} and ca n't come , it must be [your]_{90-dr marjoribanks} fault — but [I]_{1843-the young mistress of the house} did not hear that [any one was ill]_{5073-any one was ill} . "_{[1843-the young mistress of the house]} " Nor [I]_{326-the doctor} , "_{[326-the doctor]} said [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} , with a quiet laugh ; and [he]_{326-the doctor} could not help thinking it would be good sport to see [Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} come into [the drawing - room]_{4397-the drawing - room} all by [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} without any support , and make [his]_{115-mr cavendish} appearance before [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , and do [his]_{326-the doctor} best to be agreeable , with an awful consciousness of [his]_{326-the doctor} bad behaviour , and [nobody]_4434-nobody sufficiently benevolent to help [him]_{326-the doctor} out . [The Doctor]_{326-the doctor} thought it would serve [him]_{326-the doctor} right , but yet [he]_{326-the doctor} was not sufficiently irritated nor sufficiently sympathetic to lose any of the humour of the situation ; and it was with a little zest , as for something especially piquant , that [he]_{326-the doctor} looked forward to the evening . As for [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} too recognised the importance of the occasion . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} resolved to produce that evening a new plat , which had occupied a corner of [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} busy mind for some time past . It was a crisis which called for a new step in advance . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} sat down by the window after breakfast with various novel combinations floating in [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} creative brain ; and while [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was revolving these ideas in [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} mind , [Nancy]_102-nancy came in with more than [her]_102-nancy usual briskness . It is true that [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had [[her]_119-lucilla household]_{1849-her household} well in hand , and possessed the faculty of government to a remarkable extent ; but still , under the best of circumstances , it was a serious business to propose a new dish to [Nancy]_102-nancy . [[Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} 's factotum]_{1850-dr marjoribanks 's factotum} was [a woman of genius]_{1851-a woman of genius} in [her]_{1850-dr marjoribanks 's factotum} way , and by no means unenlightened or [an enemy of progress]_{1852-an enemy of progress} ; but then [she]_{1850-dr marjoribanks 's factotum} had a weakness common to [many persons of superior intelligence and decided character]_{1853-many persons of superior intelligence and decided character} . When there was anything new to be introduced , [Nancy]_102-nancy liked to be [herself]_102-nancy [the godmother of the interesting novelty]_{1854-the godmother of the interesting novelty} ; for , to be sure , it was [her]_102-nancy place , and [Miss Lucilla]_119-lucilla , though [she]_119-lucilla was very clever , was not to be expected to understand what came in best with the other dishes for a dinner . " [I]_102-nancy ai n't one as goes just upon fish and flesh and fowl , like some as call [themselves]_{5074-themselves} [cooks]_5075-cooks , "_[102-nancy] [Nancy]_102-nancy said . " If [I]_102-nancy have a failing , it 's for things as suits . When it 's brown , make it brown , and do n't be mean about the gravy - beef — that 's [my]_102-nancy principle ; and when it ai n't brown , mind what [you]_5076-you 're a - doing of — and do n't go and throw a heap of entrys and things at [a gentleman]_{5077-a gentleman} 's head without no ' armony . [I]_102-nancy always says to [Miss Lucilla]_119-lucilla as ' armony 's the thing ; and when [I]_102-nancy 've set it all straight in [my]_102-nancy mind , [I]_102-nancy ai n't one as likes to be put out , "_[102-nancy] [Nancy]_102-nancy would add , with a gleam in [her]_102-nancy eye which betokened mischief . [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was much too sensible not to be aware of this peculiarity ; and accordingly [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} cleared [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} throat with something as near nervousness as was possible to [Lucilla]_119-lucilla before [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} opened [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} lips to propose the innovation . [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , as a general rule , did not show much nervousness in [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} dealings with [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} prime minister]_{1855-her prime minister} , any more than in [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} demeanour towards [the less important members of society]_{1856-the less important members of society} ; and consequently [Nancy]_102-nancy remarked the momentary timidity , and a flash of sympathy and indignation took the place of [her]_102-nancy usual impulse of defiance . " [I]_102-nancy heard as [master]_367-master said , there was [some gentleman]_{5079-some gentleman} as was n't a - coming , "_[102-nancy] said [Nancy]_102-nancy . " Not as one makes no difference in a dinner ; but [I]_102-nancy allays likes to know . [I]_102-nancy do n't like no waste , for [my]_102-nancy part . [I]_102-nancy ai n't one as calk'lates too close , but if there 's one thing as [I]_102-nancy hates like poison , it 's waste . [I]_102-nancy said as [I]_102-nancy would ask , for [Thomas]_117-tom ai n't as correct as could be wished . Is it one less than usual , [Miss Lucilla]_119-lucilla ? "_[102-nancy] said [Nancy]_102-nancy ; and it was [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's fault if [she]_119-lucilla did not understand the profound and indignant sympathy in [Nancy]_102-nancy 's voice . " Oh , no ; it is just the usual number , "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . " It was only a joke of [papa's]_5080-papa's — [they]_5080-papa's are all just as usual — — "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} And here [Lucilla]_119-lucilla paused . [She]_119-lucilla was thinking of the dish [she]_119-lucilla wanted , but [Nancy]_102-nancy thought [she]_102-nancy was thinking of [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , who had treated [her]_119-lucilla so badly . [She]_102-nancy studied the countenance of [[her]_102-nancy young mistress]_{364-her young mistress} with the interest of [a woman who has had [her]_{1858-a woman who has had her experiences , and knows how little they are to be depended upon} experiences , and knows how little [They]_1859-they are to be depended upon]_{1858-a woman who has had her experiences , and knows how little they are to be depended upon} . [Nancy]_102-nancy murmured " Poor dear ! "_[102-nancy] under [her]_102-nancy breath , almost without knowing it , and then a brilliant inspiration came to [her]_102-nancy mind . [Few people]_{1860-few people} have the gift of interfering successfully in such cases , but then to offer consolation is a Christian duty , especially when [one]_4465-one has the confidence that to give consolation is in one 's power . " [Miss Lucilla]_119-lucilla , [I]_102-nancy would say as [you]_119-lucilla 've been doing too much , if [anybody]_313-anybody was to ask [me]_102-nancy , "_[102-nancy] said [Nancy]_102-nancy , moved by this generous impulse—"all [them]_313-anybody practisings and things . [They]_313-anybody 're well enough for [young ladies]_{862-young ladies} as ai n't got nothing else to do ; but [you]_119-lucilla as has such a deal in [your]_119-lucilla hands —— If there was any little thing as [you]_119-lucilla could fancy for dinner , "_[102-nancy] said [Nancy]_102-nancy , in [her]_102-nancy most bland accents ; " [I]_102-nancy 've set it all down as [I]_102-nancy thought would be nicest , allays if [you]_119-lucilla approves , [Miss Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; but if there was any little thing as [you]_119-lucilla could fancy — — "_[102-nancy] " [Poor dear]_{4981-poor dear} , it 's all as [we]_5084-we can do , "_[102-nancy] [she]_102-nancy murmured to [herself]_102-nancy . [The faithless]_{1862-the faithless} could not be brought back again ; but [Ariadne]_168-ariadne might at least have any little thing [she]_168-ariadne could fancy for dinner , which , indeed , is a very general treatment of such a case on the part of [perplexed sympathisers who do not know what to say]_{1863-perplexed sympathisers who do not know what to say} . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was so excited for the moment by this unusual evidence of [her]_119-lucilla own good fortune , that [she]_119-lucilla had almost spoiled all by sitting straight up and entering with [her]_119-lucilla usual energy into the discussion — but instinct saved [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} from this mistake . [She]_119-lucilla lost no time in taking advantage of the opportunity , and instead of having a fight with [Nancy]_102-nancy , and getting a reluctant consent , and still more reluctant execution of the novelty , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla felt that [she]_119-lucilla was doing [that excellent woman]_{1864-that excellent woman} a favour by naming [her]_{1864-that excellent woman} new dish . [Nancy]_102-nancy approved so thoroughly as to be enthusiastic . " [I]_102-nancy always said as [she]_{1864-that excellent woman} had a deal of sense , "_[102-nancy] [she]_102-nancy said afterwards triumphantly . " There ai n't [one young lady in a hundred as knows what 's good for [her]_{1864-that excellent woman}]_{5085-one young lady in a hundred as knows what 's good for her} , like [Miss Lucilla]_119-lucilla . "_[102-nancy] But notwithstanding this fervent declaration of approval , [Nancy]_102-nancy , softened as [she]_102-nancy was , could not but linger , when all was concluded , to give a little advice . " [I]_{1865-her faithful retainer} would n't worrit [myself]_{1865-her faithful retainer} with all [them]_5086-them practisings , [Miss Lucilla]_119-lucilla , if [I]_{1865-her faithful retainer} was [you]_119-lucilla , "_{[1865-her faithful retainer]} said [[her]_119-lucilla faithful retainer]_{1865-her faithful retainer} . " [They]_5086-them 're a deal too much for [you]_119-lucilla . [I]_{1865-her faithful retainer} 've took the liberty , when all was cleaned up , to go on the stair and listen a bit , and there ai n't nothing to equal it when [you]_119-lucilla 're a - singing by [yourself]_119-lucilla . [I]_{1865-her faithful retainer} do n't think nothing of [them]_5086-them duets — and as for [that bold - faced brazen thing]_{5087-that bold - faced brazen thing} — — "_{[1865-her faithful retainer]} " Oh , [Nancy]_102-nancy , hush ! "_{[119-lucilla]} said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; " [Miss Lake]_{118-miss lake} has a beautiful voice . If [she]_{118-miss lake} does not look quite like [a lady]_{4506-a lady} , it is not [her]_{118-miss lake} fault , [poor thing]_{5089-poor thing} . [She]_{118-miss lake} has [no mamma]_{5090-no mamma} to set [her]_{118-miss lake} right , [you]_102-nancy know . [She]_{118-miss lake} is [the best assistant [I]_119-lucilla have]_{5009-the best assistant i have} — [she]_{118-miss lake} and [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , "_{[119-lucilla]} said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla sweetly ; and [she]_119-lucilla gave [Nancy]_102-nancy a look which moved [the faithful servant]_{1866-the faithful servant} almost to tears , though [she]_119-lucilla was not addicted to that weakness . [Nancy]_102-nancy retired with the most enthusiastic determination to exert [herself]_102-nancy to the utmost for the preparation of the little dish which [Lucilla]_119-lucilla fancied . " But [I]_119-lucilla would n't worrit about [them]_5092-them duets , "_{[119-lucilla]} [she]_119-lucilla said again , as [she]_119-lucilla left [the room]_{395-the room} . " [I]_119-lucilla would n't , not if [I]_119-lucilla was [you]_119-lucilla , [Miss Lucilla]_119-lucilla , asking pardon for the liberty : as for having [no mamma]_{5090-no mamma} , [you]_119-lucilla have [no mamma]_{5090-no mamma} [yourself]_119-lucilla , and [you]_119-lucilla [the young lady as is most thought upon in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{5095-the young lady as is most thought upon in carlingford} , and as different from that brazen - faced thing , with [her]_{5095-the young lady as is most thought upon in carlingford} red cheeks — — "_{[119-lucilla]} " Hush , oh hush , [Nancy]_102-nancy , "_{[119-lucilla]} [Lucilla]_119-lucilla said , as [she]_119-lucilla sank back in [her]_119-lucilla chair ; but [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , after all , was only human , and [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was not so distressed by these unpolished epithets as [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} might or perhaps ought to have been . " [Poor Barbara]_120-barbara ! [I]_119-lucilla wish [she]_120-barbara could only look a little bit like [a lady]_{4506-a lady} , "_{[119-lucilla]} [she]_119-lucilla said to [herself]_119-lucilla ; and so proceeded with [her]_119-lucilla preparations for the evening . [She]_119-lucilla had all [her]_119-lucilla plans matured , and [she]_119-lucilla felt quite comfortable about that evening which all [[her]_119-lucilla friends]_{1868-her friends} were thinking would be rather trying for [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . To tell the truth , when a thing became rather trying , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's spirits rose . [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} 's desertion was , perhaps , on the whole , more than compensated for by the exhilaration of a difficulty to be encountered . [She]_119-lucilla too began to forecast , like [[her]_119-lucilla father]_{292-her father} , the possibilities of the evening , and to think of [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} coming in to dinner when there was [nobody]_4434-nobody to support [him]_{115-mr cavendish} , and [not even a crowd of people to retire among]_{1871-not even a crowd of people to retire among} . Would [he]_{115-mr cavendish} run the risk of coming , under the circumstances ? or , if [he]_{115-mr cavendish} came , would [he]_{115-mr cavendish} prostrate [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} as [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had done on a previous occasion , and return to [his]_{115-mr cavendish} allegiance ? This question roused [Lucilla]_119-lucilla to a degree of energy unusual even to [her]_119-lucilla who was always energetic . It was then that the brilliant idea struck [her]_119-lucilla of adjourning to [the garden]_{695-the garden} in the evening — a practice which was received with such enthusiasm in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} , where [the gardens]_{1873-the gardens} were so pretty . [She]_119-lucilla put on [her]_119-lucilla hat directly and went [downstairs]_{302-downstairs} , and called [the gardener]_{1875-the gardener} to consult [him]_{1875-the gardener} about it ; and it was thus that [she]_119-lucilla was employed when [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} rang the bell at [the garden]_{695-the garden} gate . If it had been [anybody else in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{1877-anybody else in carlingford} , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla would have led [her]_119-lucilla back again to [the house]_{339-the house} , and said nothing about the subject of [her]_119-lucilla conference with [the gardener]_{1875-the gardener} ; for it is always best , as [all judicious persons]_{1880-all judicious persons} are aware , not to forestall these little arrangements which make so agreeable a surprise at the moment ; but then [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} was [[Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's special confidant]_{1881-miss marjoribanks 's special confidant} . [The old lady]_{870-the old lady} had [her]_{870-the old lady} face full of business that bright morning . [She]_{870-the old lady} listened to what [[her]_{870-the old lady} young friend]_{1047-her young friend} proposed , but without hearing it , and said . " Oh , yes , [[my]_{870-the old lady} dear]_{4403-my dear} , [I]_{870-the old lady} am sure it will be charming , "_{[870-the old lady]} without the very least notion what it was [she]_{870-the old lady} applauded . " Let [us]_1884-us go in and sit down a moment , for [I]_{96-mrs chiley} have something to say to [you]_{4403-my dear} , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , "_{[96-mrs chiley]} [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} said ; and when [they]_1884-us had reached [the drawing - room]_{4397-the drawing - room} and shut the door , [[the Colonel]_{595-the colonel} 's wife]_{1027-the colonel 's wife} gave [her]_{1027-the colonel 's wife} favourite a kiss , and looked anxiously in [her]_{1027-the colonel 's wife} face . " [You]_{4403-my dear} have not been to see [me]_{96-mrs chiley} since Monday , "_{[96-mrs chiley]} said [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} . " [I]_{96-mrs chiley} am sure [you]_{4403-my dear} are not well , or [you]_{4403-my dear} could not have stayed away so long ; but if [you]_{4403-my dear} did not feel equal to going out , why did [you]_{4403-my dear} not send for [me]_{96-mrs chiley} , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , [[my]_{96-mrs chiley} poor dear]_{4755-my poor dear} ? "_{[96-mrs chiley]} Though [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's thoughts at that moment were full of [the garden]_{695-the garden} , and not in the least occupied with those more troublesome matters which procured for [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} 's sympathy , [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} placed [the kind old lady]_{1889-the kind old lady} in the most easy chair , and sat down by [her]_{1889-the kind old lady} , as [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} liked to see [a young creature]_{1890-a young creature} do . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's affairs were too important to be trusted to [a young confidante of [her]_119-lucilla own age]_{1891-a young confidante of her own age} ; but even [a person of acknowledged genius like [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks}]_{1892-a person of acknowledged genius like miss marjoribanks} is the better of [some one to whom [she]_119-lucilla can open up [her]_119-lucilla breast]_{1893-some one to whom she can open up her breast} . " [Dear Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} ! "_{[119-lucilla]} said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , " [I]_119-lucilla am quite well , and [I]_119-lucilla meant to have come to see [you]_{96-mrs chiley} to - day . "_{[119-lucilla]} " [[My]_{96-mrs chiley} poor dear]_{4755-my poor dear} ! "_{[96-mrs chiley]} said [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} again . " [You]_{4755-my poor dear} say [you]_{4755-my poor dear} are quite well for [you]_{4755-my poor dear} have such a spirit ; but [I]_{96-mrs chiley} can see what [you]_{4755-my poor dear} have been going through . [I]_{96-mrs chiley} do n't understand how [you]_{4755-my poor dear} can keep on , and do so much . But it was not that that brought [me]_{96-mrs chiley} [here]_4529-here . There is some one coming to [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} that [I]_{96-mrs chiley} want [you]_{4755-my poor dear} to meet , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . [He]_5101-he is [a relation of [[Mary Chiley]_{129-mary chiley} 's husband]_{5103-mary chiley 's husband}]_{5102-a relation of mary chiley 's husband} , and as [she]_{129-mary chiley} does not get on very well with [them]_5104-them , [you]_{4755-my poor dear} know , [I]_{96-mrs chiley} think it is [our]_5104-them duty to be civil . And [they]_5104-them say [he]_5101-he is [a very nice man]_{5105-a very nice man} ; and young — enough , "_{[96-mrs chiley]} said [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} , with a look of some anxiety , pausing to see the effect produced upon [Lucilla]_119-lucilla by [her]_{96-mrs chiley} words . [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had not , as [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} once confessed , a very vivid sense of humour , but [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} laughed a little , in spite of [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , at [the old lady]_{870-the old lady} 's anxious look . " Do n't be sorry for [me]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} said ; " [I]_119-lucilla told [you]_{4755-my poor dear} that fortunately [my]_119-lucilla affections were not engaged . [I]_119-lucilla do n't want [any new gentleman]_{5106-any new gentleman} introduced to [me]_119-lucilla . If that was what [I]_119-lucilla was thinking of , [I]_119-lucilla never need have come [home]_287-home , "_{[119-lucilla]} [Lucilla]_119-lucilla said , with a little dignity ; and yet , to be sure , [she]_119-lucilla was naturally curious to know who [the new man , who was very nice and young — enough ,]_{1895-the new man , who was very nice and young — enough ,} could be ; for such apparitions were not too plentiful in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} ; and it did not seem in reason that [an individual of this interesting description]_{1896-an individual of this interesting description} could come out of [[Colonel Chiley]_{103-colonel chiley} 's house]_{1897-colonel chiley 's house} . " [[My]_{96-mrs chiley} dear]_{4403-my dear} , [he]_{1895-the new man , who was very nice and young — enough ,} is [a clergyman]_{5109-a clergyman} , "_{[96-mrs chiley]} said [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} , putting [her]_{96-mrs chiley} hand on [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's arm , and speaking in a half whisper ; " and [you]_{4403-my dear} know [a nice clergyman]_{5110-a nice clergyman} is always nice , and [you]_{4403-my dear} need not think of [him]_{1895-the new man , who was very nice and young — enough ,} as [a young man]_{956-a young man} unless [you]_{4403-my dear} like . [He]_{1895-the new man , who was very nice and young — enough ,} has a nice property , and [he]_{1895-the new man , who was very nice and young — enough ,} is [Rector of [Basing]_38-basing]_{5112-rector of basing} , which is a very good living , and [Archdeacon of [Stanmore]_39-stanmore]_{5113-archdeacon of stanmore} . [He]_{1895-the new man , who was very nice and young — enough ,} has come here to hold a visitation , [you]_{4403-my dear} know ; and [they]_5114-they say that if [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} was made into a bishopric , [he]_{1895-the new man , who was very nice and young — enough ,} is almost sure to be [the first bishop]_{5115-the first bishop} ; and [you]_{4403-my dear} know [a bishop]_{5116-a bishop} , or even [an archdeacon]_{5117-an archdeacon} , has a very nice position . [I]_{870-the old lady} want to be civil to [him]_{1895-the new man , who was very nice and young — enough ,} for [Mary Chiley]_{129-mary chiley} 's sake , who is not on such terms as [we]_5118-we could wish with [[her]_{129-mary chiley} husband 's friends]_{1239-her husband 's friends} ; and then [I]_{870-the old lady} suppose [he]_{1895-the new man , who was very nice and young — enough ,} will have to be a great deal in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} , and [I]_{870-the old lady} should like [him]_{1895-the new man , who was very nice and young — enough ,} to form a good impression . [I]_{870-the old lady} want [you]_119-lucilla and [[your]_119-lucilla dear good papa]_{4730-your dear good papa} to come and meet [him]_{1895-the new man , who was very nice and young — enough ,} ; and then after that — but one thing is enough at a time , "_{[870-the old lady]} [the old lady]_{870-the old lady} said , breaking off with a nod and a smile . [She]_{870-the old lady} too had brought [her]_{870-the old lady} bit of consolation to [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; and it was a kind of consolation which , when administered at the right moment , is sometimes of sovereign efficacy , as [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} was aware . " [I]_119-lucilla am sure [papa]_295-papa will be very happy , "_{[119-lucilla]} said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; " and , indeed , if [you]_119-lucilla like , [I]_119-lucilla shall be very glad to ask [him]_{1895-the new man , who was very nice and young — enough ,} here . If [he]_{1895-the new man , who was very nice and young — enough ,} is [a friend of [yours]_119-lucilla]_{5122-a friend of yours} , that is quite enough for [me]_119-lucilla . It is very nice to know [a nice clergyman]_{5110-a nice clergyman} ; but as for being [a young man]_{956-a young man} , [I]_119-lucilla ca n't see how that matters . If [I]_119-lucilla had been thinking of that , [I]_119-lucilla need never — but [I]_119-lucilla should think [papa]_295-papa would like to meet [him]_{1895-the new man , who was very nice and young — enough ,} ; and [you]_119-lucilla know it is the object of [my]_119-lucilla life to please [papa]_295-papa . "_{[119-lucilla]} " Yes , [[my]_{595-the colonel} poor dear]_{4755-my poor dear} , "_{[595-the colonel]} said [[the Colonel]_{595-the colonel} 's wife]_{1027-the colonel 's wife} , " and [he]_{1895-the new man , who was very nice and young — enough ,} would be hard - hearted indeed if [he]_{1895-the new man , who was very nice and young — enough ,} was not pleased ; but still [we]_5128-we must consider [you]_{4755-my poor dear} a little , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . [You]_{4755-my poor dear} do everything for [other people]_{279-other people} , and [you]_{4755-my poor dear} never think of [yourself]_{4755-my poor dear} . But [I]_{96-mrs chiley} like to see [you]_{4755-my poor dear} with [nice people]_{5130-nice people} round [you]_{4755-my poor dear} , for [my]_{96-mrs chiley} part , "_{[96-mrs chiley]} [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} added—"really [nice people]_{5130-nice people} , and not [these poor - spirited , ungrateful —]_{5132-these poor - spirited , ungrateful —} — "_{[119-lucilla]} " Hush , hush ! "_{[119-lucilla]} said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; " [I]_119-lucilla do n't know such [nice people]_{5130-nice people} anywhere as there are in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} . [Some people]_{443-some people} are never pleased with [[their]_{443-some people} neighbours]_{592-their neighbours} , but [I]_119-lucilla always get on so well with [everybody]_{300-everybody} . It is [my]_119-lucilla good luck , [you]_{4755-my poor dear} know ; and so long as [I]_119-lucilla have [you]_{4755-my poor dear} , dear [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} — — "_{[119-lucilla]} " Ah , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ! "_{[870-the old lady]} said [the old lady]_{870-the old lady} , " that is very kind of [you]_119-lucilla — and [you]_119-lucilla could not have anybody that is fonder of [you]_119-lucilla than [I]_{96-mrs chiley} am ; but still [I]_{96-mrs chiley} am [an old woman]_{4744-an old woman} , old enough to be [[your]_119-lucilla grandmother]_{5138-your grandmother} , [[my]_{96-mrs chiley} dear]_{4403-my dear} — and [we]_5140-we have [your]_119-lucilla future interests to think of . As for all the vexations [you]_119-lucilla have had , [I]_{96-mrs chiley} think [I]_{96-mrs chiley} could find it in [my]_{96-mrs chiley} heart to turn that ungrateful creature to the door . Do n't let [her]_5141-her come [here]_4529-here any more . [I]_{96-mrs chiley} like [your]_119-lucilla voice a great deal better when [you]_119-lucilla are singing by [yourself]_119-lucilla — and [I]_{96-mrs chiley} am sure [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} would be of [my]_{96-mrs chiley} opinion , "_{[96-mrs chiley]} said [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} , with a confidence which was beautiful to behold . It was true [she]_{96-mrs chiley} had not seen [[her]_{96-mrs chiley} new hero]_{1902-her new hero} as yet , but that only left [her]_{96-mrs chiley} so much more free to take the good of [him]_{1902-her new hero} and [his]_{1902-her new hero} probable sentiments ; for to [persons of frank and simple imagination]_{1903-persons of frank and simple imagination} a very little foundation of fact is enough to build upon . " [Dear Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} , it is so nice of [you]_{96-mrs chiley} to be vexed , "_{[119-lucilla]} said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , who thought it as well not to enter into any further argument . " [Papa]_94-papa will be delighted , [I]_119-lucilla am sure , and [I]_119-lucilla can come in the evening . [The Colonel]_{595-the colonel} likes to have [only six people]_{5145-only six people} , and [you]_{96-mrs chiley} will be three to start with , so there ca n't be any room for [me]_119-lucilla at dinner ; and [you]_{96-mrs chiley} know [I]_119-lucilla do n't mind about dinner . [I]_119-lucilla shall come in the evening and make tea for [you]_{96-mrs chiley} — and if [you]_{96-mrs chiley} think [he]_{595-the colonel} would like to come next Thursday — — "_{[119-lucilla]} said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla graciously . This was how it was eventually settled . [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} went [home]_287-home again through [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} in the sunshine , with that little old - womanish hobble which [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} executed with such precision , perfectly satisfied with [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} success , and indulging [herself]_{99-mrs woodburn} in some pleasant visions . To be sure , [a nice clergyman]_{5110-a nice clergyman} is always nice to know , even though nothing more was to come of it ; and [a new man in the field of such distinguished pretensions]_{1906-a new man in the field of such distinguished pretensions} , would be [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's best defence against any sort of mortification . As for [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was thinking a great deal more of the new details for the approaching evening than of anything else more distant , and consequently less important ; but , on the whole , [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was by no means displeased to hear of [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} . In such a work as [hers]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , [a skilful leader]_{1908-a skilful leader} is always on the outlook for [auxiliaries]_{1909-auxiliaries} ; and there are circumstances in which [a nice clergyman]_{5110-a nice clergyman} is almost as useful to [the lady of the house]_{4811-the lady of the house} as [a man who can flirt]_{1912-a man who can flirt} . To be sure , now and then there occurs a rare example in which both these qualities are united in [one person]_{1913-one person} ; but even in the most modest point of view , if [he]_{1913-one person} was not stupid or obstinately Low - Church , there was nothing to despise in the apparition of [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} thus suddenly blown to [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} very door . While [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had the seats placed in [the garden]_{695-the garden} ( not too visibly , but shrouded among the shrubs and round the trunks of the trees ) , and chose the spot for a little illumination , which was not to be universal , like [a tea - garden]_{1916-a tea - garden} , but concentrated in one spot under the big lime - tree , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla permitted [herself]_119-lucilla to speculate a little about [this unknown hero]_{1917-this unknown hero} . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} did not so much ask [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} if [he]_{1913-one person} would be dark or fair , according to the usage of [young ladies]_{862-young ladies} , as whether [he]_{1913-one person} would be High or Broad . But , however , that question , like various others , was still hidden in the surrounding darkness . This was how [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} did [her]_{96-mrs chiley} best to cheer up [Lucilla]_119-lucilla in the discouragement from which [she]_{96-mrs chiley} supposed [[her]_{96-mrs chiley} young friend]_{1047-her young friend} to be suffering . It was perhaps a loftier expedient in one way than [Nancy]_102-nancy 's desire that [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} should have something [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} would fancy for dinner ; but then there could not be any doubt as to the kindness which prompted both suggestions ; and , after all , it is not what [people]_505-people do for [you]_1921-you , but the spirit in which [they]_505-people do it , which should be taken into consideration , as [Lucilla]_119-lucilla most justly observed . That evening was one which [all the people in [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane}]_{1922-all the people in grange lane} had unanimously concluded would be rather hard upon [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . To be sure , when a crisis arrives there is always a certain excitement which keeps one up ; but afterwards , when the excitement is over , then is the time when it becomes really trying . There was naturally , under these circumstances , a larger assemblage than usual to watch the progress of the little drama , and how [Lucilla]_119-lucilla would behave ; for , after all , society would be excessively tame if it were not for these personal complications , which are always arising , and which are so much better than a play . As for [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} [himself]_{326-the doctor} , the portion of the evening 's entertainment which particularly amused [him]_{326-the doctor} was that which preceded all the rest — the reception given by [Lucilla]_119-lucilla to [[her]_119-lucilla guests]_{845-her guests} at dinner , and especially to [the culprit]_{1119-the culprit} , who came in quite alone , and found [nobody]_4434-nobody to stand up for [him]_{326-the doctor} . [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , who felt to the full the difficulty of [his]_{115-mr cavendish} position , and , to tell the truth , was a little ashamed of [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} , came late , in order to abridge [his]_{115-mr cavendish} trial as much as possible ; but [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's habitual good - fortune was not confined only to [her]_119-lucilla own necessities , but seemed to involve everybody opposed to [her]_119-lucilla in a ceaseless ill - luck , which was very edifying to [the spectators]_{1568-the spectators} . [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} was so late that [the other guests]_{1928-the other guests} had formed into groups round [the room]_{395-the room} , leaving a great open space and avenue of approach to [the lady of [the house]_{339-the house}]_{4811-the lady of the house} in the middle ; and [the audience]_{1355-the audience} , thus arranged , was very impatient and unfavourable to [the lingerer who kept [them]_{1928-the other guests} waiting for [their]_{1928-the other guests} dinner]_{1933-the lingerer who kept them waiting for their dinner} . When [he]_{115-mr cavendish} came in at last , instead of doing anything to help [him]_{115-mr cavendish} , [everybody]_{300-everybody} ceased talking and looked on in stern silence as [the wretched culprit]_{1935-the wretched culprit} walked all the length of [the room]_{395-the room} up to [Lucilla]_119-lucilla through [the unoccupied space which exposed [him]_{115-mr cavendish} so unmercifully on every side]_{1937-the unoccupied space which exposed him so unmercifully on every side} . [They]_{300-everybody} all stopped in the middle of what [they]_{300-everybody} were saying , and fixed stony eyes on [him]_{115-mr cavendish} , as [the dead sailors]_{1938-the dead sailors} did on [the Ancient Mariner]_{169-the ancient mariner} . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} had a very good spirit , but still there are circumstances which take the courage out of [a man]_{285-a man} . To be sure , [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , when [he]_{115-mr cavendish} reached [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} at last , received [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} with the utmost grace and cordiality , but it is easy to imagine what must have been the feelings of [the unfortunate hero]_{1940-the unfortunate hero} . The Balaclava charge itself , in the face of all the guns , could have been nothing to the sensation of walking through [that horrible naked space]_{1941-that horrible naked space} , through a crowd of [reproachful men who were waiting for dinner]_{1942-reproachful men who were waiting for dinner} ; and it was only after it was all over , and [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} had safely arrived at [[Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's side]_{1943-miss marjoribanks 's side} , and was being set at [his]_{115-mr cavendish} ease , poor wretch , by [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} incomparable sweetness , that [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} , with a certain grim smile on [his]_{326-the doctor} countenance , came and shook hands with [[his]_{326-the doctor} unfortunate guest]_{1945-his unfortunate guest} . " [You]_{115-mr cavendish} are late , "_{[90-dr marjoribanks]} [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} said , taking out the great watch by which [all the pulses of [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane}]_{1946-all the pulses of grange lane} considered it [their]_{1946-all the pulses of grange lane} duty to keep time , and which marked five minutes after seven , as [everybody]_{300-everybody} could see . It was ten minutes after seven by the pretty French clock on the mantelpiece , and at least twenty by the lowering countenances of [[Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} 's guests]_{1948-dr marjoribanks 's guests} . [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} made the best of [his]_{115-mr cavendish} unhappy position , and threw [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} upon [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's charity , who was [the only one who had any compassion upon [him]_{115-mr cavendish}]_{1949-the only one who had any compassion upon him} ; for to see [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} 's forbidding countenance [no one]_{281-no one} could have believed that [she]_{96-mrs chiley} had ever called [him]_{115-mr cavendish} " [[my]_{96-mrs chiley} dear]_{4403-my dear} . "_{[96-mrs chiley]} " Dinner is on the table , [papa]_295-papa , "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} said , with a little reassuring nod to [the culprit who had made [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} [his]_{115-mr cavendish} refuge]_{1951-the culprit who had made her his refuge} ; and [she]_119-lucilla got up and shook out [her]_119-lucilla white draperies with a charitable commotion for which [[her]_119-lucilla faithless admirer]_{1952-her faithless admirer} blessed [her]_119-lucilla in [his]_{1952-her faithless admirer} heart . But the place at [her]_119-lucilla left hand was not left vacant for [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} ; [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had not the spirit to claim it , even had [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had the time ; and the consequence was that [he]_{115-mr cavendish} found [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} next to [[his]_{115-mr cavendish} brother - in - law]_{1953-his brother - in - law} at table , which was indeed a hard fate . As for [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , [she]_119-lucilla was quite radiant when the famous dish made its appearance which [Nancy]_102-nancy had elaborated to please [her]_119-lucilla , and told the story of its introduction to [[her]_119-lucilla two next neighbours]_{1954-her two next neighbours} , in a half whisper , to [their]_{1954-her two next neighbours} immense amusement . " When [the servants]_{4432-the servants} are gone [I]_119-lucilla will tell [you]_{96-mrs chiley} what [we]_{4432-the servants} are laughing at , "_{[119-lucilla]} [she]_119-lucilla breathed across the table to [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} , who was " more than delighted , "_{[96-mrs chiley]} as [she]_{96-mrs chiley} said , to see [her]_{96-mrs chiley} dear [Lucilla]_119-lucilla keeping up so well ; and when the dessert was put upon the table , and [Thomas]_117-tom had finally disappeared , [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} kept [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} promise . " [I]_119-lucilla could not think how [I]_119-lucilla was going to get [her]_{96-mrs chiley} to consent , "_{[119-lucilla]} [Lucilla]_119-lucilla said , " but [you]_{96-mrs chiley} know [she]_{96-mrs chiley} thought [I]_119-lucilla was in low spirits , [the dear old soul]_{5149-the dear old soul} , and that it would be a comfort to [me]_119-lucilla . "_{[119-lucilla]} Though there was often a great deal of fun at [[Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} 's table]_{1955-dr marjoribanks 's table} , nothing was ever heard there to compare with the laughter that greeted [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's narrative . [Everybody]_{300-everybody} was so entirely aware of the supposed cause of the low spirits , and indeed was so conscious of having speculated , like [Nancy]_102-nancy , upon [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's probable demeanour at this trying moment , that the laughter was not mere laughter , but conveyed , at the same time a confession of guilt and a storm of applause and admiration . As for [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , it was alarming to look at [him]_{115-mr cavendish} in the terrible paroxysm of confusion and shame which [he]_{115-mr cavendish} tried to shield under the universal amusement . [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} left [the dining - room]_{1337-the dining - room} that evening with the soothing conviction that [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had administered punishment of the most annihilating kind , without for a moment diverging from the perfect sweetness and amiability with which it was [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} duty to treat all [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} father 's guests]_{1958-her father 's guests} . It was so complete and perfect that there was not another word to be said either on one side or the other ; and yet [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had not in the least committed [herself]_119-lucilla , or condescended from [her]_119-lucilla maiden dignity . As for [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} , if [he]_{90-dr marjoribanks} had chuckled over it before , in anticipation , it may be supposed how [he]_{90-dr marjoribanks} enjoyed now this perfect vindication of [[his]_{90-dr marjoribanks} daughter]_{286-his daughter} 's capacity for taking care of [herself]_119-lucilla . The sound of the victory was even heard [upstairs]_362-upstairs , where [the young ladies at the open windows]_{1961-the young ladies at the open windows} were asking [each other]_{679-each other} , with a little envy , what [the men]_{582-the men} could be laughing at . There was , as [we]_1964-we have said , a larger assembly than usual that night . For one thing , it was moonlight , and [all the people from [the country]_{1966-the country}]_{1965-all the people from the country} were [there]_4723-there ; and then public curiosity was profoundly concerned as to how [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was to conduct [herself]_119-lucilla on so trying an occasion . The laughter even jarred on the sensitive feelings of [some people who thought , where [a young girl]_{1969-a young girl} 's happiness was concerned , that it was too serious a matter to be laughed at]_{1968-some people who thought , where a young girl 's happiness was concerned , that it was too serious a matter to be laughed at} ; but then [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was not [a person who could be classed with [ordinary young girls]_{1971-ordinary young girls}]_{1970-a person who could be classed with ordinary young girls} , in the general acceptation of the word . It was when things were at this crisis , and all eyes were directed to [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , and a certain expectation was diffused through [the company]_{1366-the company} , that [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} made that proposal of adjourning to [the garden]_{695-the garden} , which was received with so much applause . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's instinct , or rather [her]_119-lucilla genius , had warned [her]_119-lucilla that something out of the ordinary course of proceedings would be expected from [her]_119-lucilla on that special occasion . [She]_119-lucilla could not get up and make a speech to [[her]_119-lucilla excited and curious audience]_{1974-her excited and curious audience} , neither could [she]_119-lucilla , apropos of nothing , tell over again the story which had been received with such applause [downstairs]_{302-downstairs} ; and yet something was wanting . The ordinary routine did not satisfy [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's constituency , who had come with the laudable intention of observing [her]_119-lucilla on a trying occasion , and watching how [she]_119-lucilla got through it . " The air is so delicious to - night that [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had some seats placed in [the garden]_{695-the garden} , "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} said , " and if [you]_119-lucilla all like [we]_5151-we will sing to [you]_119-lucilla up here , and give [you]_119-lucilla as much music as ever [you]_119-lucilla please . [You]_119-lucilla know [I]_119-lucilla never would consent to be too musical when [everybody]_{300-everybody} was in [one room]_{5153-one room} . It does not matter so much , when there are [a suite]_{5154-a suite} ; but then [papa]_295-papa , [you]_119-lucilla know , is only [a professional man]_{5156-a professional man} , and [I]_119-lucilla have but [one drawing - room]_{5157-one drawing - room} , "_{[119-lucilla]} said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , with sweet humility . It was [Lady Richmond]_{164-lady richmond} to whom [she]_119-lucilla was addressing [herself]_119-lucilla at the moment , who was [a lady who liked to be [the great lady of the party]_{1977-the great lady of the party}]_{1976-a lady who liked to be the great lady of the party} . " It is only in summer that [we]_5151-we can be a little like [[you]_119-lucilla fine people , who have as many rooms as [you]_119-lucilla please]_{5158-you fine people , who have as many rooms as you please} . When [you]_119-lucilla are at a little distance [we]_5151-we will sing to [you]_119-lucilla all the evening , if [you]_119-lucilla like . "_{[1976-a lady who liked to be the great lady of the party]} " But , [[my]_{164-lady richmond} dear]_{4403-my dear} , are [you]_{4403-my dear} sure [you]_{4403-my dear} feel able for so much exertion ? "_{[164-lady richmond]} said [Lady Richmond]_{164-lady richmond} , who was one of [those people who did not think [a young girl]_{1969-a young girl} 's happiness a thing to be trifled with]_{1978-those people who did not think a young girl 's happiness a thing to be trifled with} ; and [she]_{164-lady richmond} looked with what [she]_{164-lady richmond} described afterwards as a very searching expression in [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's face . " [Dear Lady Richmond]_{164-lady richmond} , [I]_{1980-that gentle martyr} hope [I]_{1980-that gentle martyr} am always able for [my]_{1980-that gentle martyr} duty , "_{[1980-that gentle martyr]} said [that gentle martyr]_{1980-that gentle martyr} . " [Papa]_94-papa would be wretched if [he]_94-papa did not think [we]_5160-we were all enjoying [ourselves]_5160-we ; and [you]_{164-lady richmond} know it is the object of [my]_{164-lady richmond} life to be a comfort to [papa]_295-papa . "_{[164-lady richmond]} This was what the searching expression in [Lady Richmond]_{164-lady richmond} 's eyes elicited from [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . The sentiment was perhaps a little different from that which [she]_{164-lady richmond} had conveyed to [[her]_{164-lady richmond} delighted auditors]_{1981-her delighted auditors} in [the dining - room]_{1337-the dining - room} , but at the same time it was equally true ; for [everybody in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{4984-everybody in carlingford} was aware of the grand object of [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's existence . [Lady Richmond]_{164-lady richmond} went down to [the garden]_{695-the garden} at the head of [a bevy of [ladies]_581-ladies]_{1985-a bevy of ladies} , and seated [herself]_{164-lady richmond} under [the drawing - room]_{4397-the drawing - room} windows , and placed a chair beside [her]_{164-lady richmond} own for [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} . " [I]_{164-lady richmond} am afraid that [dear girl]_{5162-dear girl} is keeping up too well , "_{[164-lady richmond]} [Lady Richmond]_{164-lady richmond} said ; " [I]_{164-lady richmond} never saw such fortitude . [All the young people]_{5163-all the young people} say [she]_{5162-dear girl} does not feel it ; but as soon as [I]_{164-lady richmond} fixed [my]_{164-lady richmond} eyes on [her]_{5162-dear girl} [I]_{164-lady richmond} saw the difference . [You]_5164-you can always find out what [a girl]_{4462-a girl} 's feelings are when [you]_5164-you look into [her]_{4462-a girl} eyes . "_{[164-lady richmond]} " Yes , "_{[96-mrs chiley]} said [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} , with a little doubt , for [she]_{96-mrs chiley} had been shaken in [her]_{96-mrs chiley} convictions by the universal laughter , though [she]_{96-mrs chiley} was a little mystified [herself]_{96-mrs chiley} by [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's anecdote ; and then [she]_{96-mrs chiley} had never been gifted with eyes like [Lady Richmond]_{164-lady richmond} 's , which looked [people]_505-people through and through . " [She]_{5162-dear girl} goes through a great deal , and it never seems to do [her]_{5162-dear girl} any harm , "_{[870-the old lady]} [the old lady]_{870-the old lady} said , with a little hesitation . " It is such a comfort that [she]_{5162-dear girl} has a good constitution , especially as [[her]_{5162-dear girl} mother]_{272-her mother} was so delicate ; and then [Lucilla]_119-lucilla has such a spirit — — "_{[870-the old lady]} " But one may try a good constitution too far , "_{[164-lady richmond]} said [Lady Richmond]_{164-lady richmond} ; " and [I]_{1990-the county lady} am certain [she]_{5162-dear girl} is full of feeling . It is sure to come out when [she]_{5162-dear girl} sings , and that is why [I]_{1990-the county lady} came to this seat . [I]_{1990-the county lady} should not like to lose a note . And do tell [me]_{1990-the county lady} who is [that horrid flirting , disagreeable girl]_{5167-that horrid flirting , disagreeable girl} , "_{[1990-the county lady]} added [the county lady]_{1990-the county lady} , drawing [her]_{1990-the county lady} chair a little closer . By this time [the garden]_{695-the garden} was full of pretty figures and pleasant voices , and under the lime - tree there was a glimmer of yellow light from the lamps , and on the other side the moon was coming up steady like a ball of silver over the dark outlines of [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} ; and even the two voices which swelled forth [upstairs]_362-upstairs in the fullest accord , betraying nothing of the personal sentiments of [[their]_1993-their owners]_{1994-their owners} , were not more agreeable to hear than the rustle and murmur of sound which rose all over [[Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} 's smooth lawn]_{1995-dr marjoribanks 's smooth lawn} and pretty shrubbery . Here and there [a group of [the older people]_{1997-the older people}]_{1996-a group of the older people} sat , like [Lady Richmond]_{164-lady richmond} and [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} , listening with all [their]_{1996-a group of the older people} might ; and all about [them]_{1996-a group of the older people} were clusters of [girls]_4764-girls and [[their]_{1996-a group of the older people} natural attendants]_{1999-their natural attendants} , arrested in [their]_{1996-a group of the older people} progress , and standing still breathless , " just for this bar , "_[4764-girls] as [young people]_{4663-young people} pause in [their]_{4663-young people} walks and talks to listen to a chance nightingale . And , to be sure , whenever [anybody]_313-anybody was tired of the music , there were quantities of corners to retire into , not to speak of that bright spot full of yellow light under the lime - tree . " [Nobody]_4434-nobody but [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ever could have thought of anything so delicious , "_{[300-everybody]} was what [everybody]_{300-everybody} said . And then [the two singers]_{2003-the two singers} [upstairs]_362-upstairs gave so much scope to curiosity . " Do [you]_5169-you think [they]_{2003-the two singers} are all by [themselves]_{2003-the two singers} ? "_{[2003-the two singers]} [Lydia Brown]_161-lydia was heard to ask , with a little natural anxiety ; and the livelier imaginations among [the party]_{2005-the party} set to work at once to invent impossible tortures which [the soprano]_{2006-the soprano} might inflict on [the contralto]_{799-the contralto} . But , to tell the truth , [the two singers]_{2003-the two singers} were by no means alone . Half [the gentlemen of the dinner - party , who were past the sentimental age , and did not care about moonlight]_{2009-the gentlemen of the dinner - party , who were past the sentimental age , and did not care about moonlight} , had gone [upstairs]_362-upstairs according to [their]_{2009-the gentlemen of the dinner - party , who were past the sentimental age , and did not care about moonlight} use and wo nt , and remained there , finding , to [their]_{2009-the gentlemen of the dinner - party , who were past the sentimental age , and did not care about moonlight} great satisfaction , room to move about , and comfortable chairs to sit down in . [They]_{2009-the gentlemen of the dinner - party , who were past the sentimental age , and did not care about moonlight} sat and chatted in the corners in great content and good - humour , while [Lucilla]_119-lucilla and [Barbara]_{99-mrs woodburn} executed the most charming duets . Now and then [old Colonel Chiley]_{103-colonel chiley} paused to put [his]_{103-colonel chiley} two hands softly together and cry " Brava ! "_{[103-colonel chiley]} but on the whole [the gentlemen]_{574-the gentlemen} were not much disturbed by the music . And then there were [a few ladies , who were subject to neuralgia , or apt to take bad colds in the head]_{2012-a few ladies , who were subject to neuralgia , or apt to take bad colds in the head} , who preferred being [upstairs]_362-upstairs . So that if [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had meant to pinch or maltreat [[her]_119-lucilla rival]_{2014-her rival} , circumstances would have made it impossible . [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} did nothing to [Barbara]_{99-mrs woodburn} , except incite [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} to sing [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} very best ; but no doubt [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} was the means of inflicting considerable pain on [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , who stood at a little distance , and looked and listened to both , and perhaps had inward doubts as to the wisdom of [his]_{115-mr cavendish} choice . Such was the arrangement of [the personages of the social drama]_{2015-the personages of the social drama} , and it was in this way that [everybody]_{300-everybody} was occupied , when an event occurred which at a later period awoke much excitement in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} , and had no small influence upon the future fate of some of [the individuals whose history is here recorded]_{2017-the individuals whose history is here recorded} . Everything was as calm and cheerful and agreeable as if [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} had been [a social paradise]_{2018-a social paradise} , and [[Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's drawing - room]_{737-miss marjoribanks 's drawing - room} [the seventh heaven of terrestrial harmony]_{2020-the seventh heaven of terrestrial harmony} . The sky itself was not more peaceful , nor gave less indication of any tempest than did the tranquil atmosphere below , where [all the people]_{4623-all the people} knew [each other]_{679-each other} , and [everybody]_{300-everybody} was friendly . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had just risen from the piano , and there was a little pause , in which cheers were audible from [the garden]_{695-the garden} , and [Colonel Chiley]_{103-colonel chiley} , in the midst of [his]_{103-colonel chiley} conversation , patted [his]_{103-colonel chiley} two hands together ; and it was just at that moment that the drawing - room door opened , and [Thomas]_117-tom came in , followed by [a gentleman]_{5077-a gentleman} . [The gentleman]_{2026-the gentleman} was [a stranger , whom [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had never seen before , and [she]_119-lucilla made a step forward , as was [her]_119-lucilla duty as [mistress of [the house]_{339-the house}]_{2028-mistress of the house}]_{2027-a stranger , whom miss marjoribanks had never seen before , and she made a step forward , as was her duty as mistress of the house} . But when [she]_119-lucilla had made that one step , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla suddenly stood still , arrested by something more urgent than the arrival of [a stranger]_{4528-a stranger} . [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , too , had been standing with [his]_{115-mr cavendish} face to the door , and had seen [the new arrival]_{2031-the new arrival} . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} was directly in front of [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , so near [her]_119-lucilla that [he]_{115-mr cavendish} could not move without attracting [her]_119-lucilla attention . When [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} took that step in advance , [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , as if by the same impulse , suddenly , and without saying a word , turned right round like [a man who had seen something terrible , at which]_{2032-a man who had seen something terrible , at which} [he]_{115-mr cavendish} dared not take a second look . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} was too much absorbed at that moment in [his]_{115-mr cavendish} own feelings to know that [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was betraying [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} to [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , or even to be conscious that [she]_119-lucilla was near [him]_{115-mr cavendish} . [His]_{115-mr cavendish} face was more than pale ; it had a green ghastly look , as of a face from which all the blood had suddenly been withdrawn to reinforce the vital centre in some failing of nature . [His]_{115-mr cavendish} under - lip hung down , and two hollows which had never been seen there before appeared in [his]_{115-mr cavendish} cheeks . [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was so taken by surprise that [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} stood still , thinking no more of [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} duties , but regarding in utter dismay and amazement the look of dead stupefied terror which thus appeared so unexpectedly before [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} had turned right round , turning [his]_{115-mr cavendish} back upon [a lady to whom [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had been talking the minute before]_{2033-a lady to whom he had been talking the minute before} . But [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was as unconscious of doing so as of the fact that [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had presented the spectacle of [his]_{115-mr cavendish} miserable surprise and alarm in the most striking way to [the one woman present who had a right to entertain a certain grudge]_{2034-the one woman present who had a right to entertain a certain grudge} against [him]_{115-mr cavendish} . During this moment of unusual inaction on [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's part , [the stranger]_{803-the stranger} had been led up to [Colonel Chiley]_{103-colonel chiley} , and had shaken hands with [him]_{103-colonel chiley} , and was entering into some explanations which [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} divined with [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} usual quick intelligence ; and then [the old Colonel]_{2036-the old colonel} roused [himself]_{2036-the old colonel} up from [his]_{2036-the old colonel} easy - chair , and leaned over to speak to [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} , and showed symptoms of approaching [the lady of [the house]_{339-the house}]_{4811-the lady of the house} . All these movements [Lucilla]_119-lucilla followed breathlessly , with a strange consciousness that only [her]_119-lucilla presence of mind stood between [[her]_119-lucilla faithless suitor]_{2039-her faithless suitor} and a real danger . And as if to prove the difference , [Barbara Lake]_120-barbara chose that moment of all others to show [her]_120-barbara power , and made an appeal to [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} and [his]_{115-mr cavendish} taste in music , to which [the unhappy man]_{2040-the unhappy man} made no response . [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} saw there was no time to lose . With a fearless hand [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} threw down a great portfolio of music which happened to be close to [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , just at [his]_{115-mr cavendish} feet , making a merciful disturbance . And then [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} turned and made [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} curtsey , and received the homage of [Mr Archdeacon Beverley]_{170-mr beverley} , who had arrived a day before [he]_{170-mr beverley} was expected , and had come to look after [[his]_{170-mr beverley} host]_{2041-his host} , since [[his]_{170-mr beverley} host]_{2041-his host} had not been at [home]_287-home to receive [him]_{170-mr beverley} . " But [you]_{88-miss marjoribanks} have broken [your]_{88-miss marjoribanks} music - stand or something , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , "_{[595-the colonel]} said [the Colonel]_{595-the colonel} . " Oh , no ; it is only a portfolio . [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} ca n't think what could make [me]_{88-miss marjoribanks} so awkward , "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} ; " [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} suppose it was seeing [some one]_{1446-some one} come in whom [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} did n't know . "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} And then [the old gentleman]_{2045-the old gentleman} , as was [his]_{2045-the old gentleman} duty , paid [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} a compliment on having made such a commotion . " [We]_5171-we used to have the best of it in [our]_5171-we day , "_{[2047-the old soldier]} said [the old soldier]_{2047-the old soldier} ; " but now [[you]_5171-we [churchmen]_{5173-churchmen}]_{5172-you churchmen} are [the men]_{582-the men} . "_{[2047-the old soldier]} [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} heard the door open again before this little speech was finished . It was [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , who was going out with a long step , as if [he]_{115-mr cavendish} with difficulty kept [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} from running ; and [he]_{115-mr cavendish} never came back again to say good - night , or made any further appearance either out of doors or [indoors]_2048-indoors . It is true that [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} made [himself]_{5143-the archdeacon} very agreeable , but then [one man]_{2050-one man} never quite makes up for another . [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} said nothing about it , not even when [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} came up to [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} with a scared face , and in full possession of [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} own identity , which of itself was an extraordinary fact , and proved that something had happened ; but it would be vain to say that [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was not much excited by this sudden gleam of mystery . It gave [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} an extraordinary and altogether unexpected attraction ; and as for [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , it was utterly inconceivable that [a man in society]_{2052-a man in society} , whom [everybody knew about]_{2053-everybody knew about} , should give way to such a panic . The question was , What did it mean ? The arrival of [Mr Archdeacon Beverley]_{170-mr beverley} in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} was , for many reasons , an event of importance to [the town]_{551-the town} , and especially to [society]_444-society , which was concerned in anything that drew [new and pleasant people]_{2056-new and pleasant people} to [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} . For one thing , it occurred at the time when that first proposal of elevating [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} into a bishopric , in order to relieve [the present bishop of [the district]_{2058-the district}]_{2057-the present bishop of the district} of a part of [[his]_{5143-the archdeacon} immense diocese]_{2059-his immense diocese} , had just been mooted ; and supposing this conception to be ever carried out , [nobody]_4434-nobody could have been more eligible as [first bishop]_{2061-first bishop} than [the Archdeacon , who was in the prime of life]_{2062-the archdeacon , who was in the prime of life} , and [a very successful clergyman]_{2063-a very successful clergyman} . And then , not to speak of anything so important , [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} presence was a great attraction to [the country clergy]_{2064-the country clergy} , especially as [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} had come to hold a visitation . Notwithstanding all this , it is impossible to deny that [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} , [[his]_{5143-the archdeacon} hostess]_{2065-his hostess} , and even [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , regarded the manner of [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} first appearance with a certain displeasure . If [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} had only had the good sense to stay at [home]_287-home , and not come to seek [[his]_{5143-the archdeacon} entertainers]_{2067-his entertainers} ! To be sure it is awkward to arrive at [a house]_{2068-a house} and find that [everybody]_{300-everybody} is out ; but still , as [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} justly observed , [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} was not [a baby]_{4734-a baby} , and [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} might have known better . " Coming to [you]_{96-mrs chiley} the very first night , and almost in [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} travelling things , to take the cream off everything , "_{[870-the old lady]} [the old lady]_{870-the old lady} said , with tears of vexation in [her]_{870-the old lady} eyes ; " and after that , what have [we]_5175-we to show [him]_{5143-the archdeacon} in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ? "_{[870-the old lady]} As for [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was annoyed , but [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} knew the wealth of [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} own resources , and [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was not in despair , like [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} old friend]_{1081-her old friend} . " [They]_5176-they never know any better , "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} said sympathetically . " [Dear Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} , there was nothing else to be expected ; but , at the same time , [I]_119-lucilla do n't think things are so very bad , "_{[119-lucilla]} said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; for [she]_119-lucilla had naturally a confidence in [herself]_119-lucilla of which even [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} 's admiring faith fell short . [The Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} [himself]_{5143-the archdeacon} took it quite cheerfully , as if it was the most natural thing in [the world]_{331-the world} . " [I]_{5143-the archdeacon} have no doubt it was a very pleasant party , if one could have got the key - note , "_{[5143-the archdeacon]} [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} said , in [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} Broad - Church way , as if there was nothing more to be said on the subject , and [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's Thursday was the merest ordinary assembly . For there could be no doubt that [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} was [Broad - Church]_{40-broad - church} , even though [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} antecedents had not proclaimed the fact . [He]_{5143-the archdeacon} had a way of talking on many subjects which alarmed [[his]_{5143-the archdeacon} hostess]_{2065-his hostess} . It was not that there was anything objectionable in what [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} said — for , to be sure , [a clergyman]_{5109-a clergyman} and [an archdeacon]_{5117-an archdeacon} may say a great many things that [ordinary people]_{2079-ordinary people} would not like to venture on,—but still it was impossible to tell what it might lead to ; for it is not [everybody who knows when to stop]_{2080-everybody who knows when to stop} , as [Mr Beverley]_{170-mr beverley} in [his]_{170-mr beverley} position might be expected to do . It was the custom of good society in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} to give a respectful assent , for example , to [Mr Bury]_{109-mr bury} 's extreme Low - Churchism — as if it were profane , as it certainly was not respectable , to differ from [the Rector]_{567-the rector} — and to give [him]_{5143-the archdeacon} as wide a field as possible for [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} missionary operations by keeping out of the way . But [Mr Beverley]_{170-mr beverley} had not the least regard for respectability , nor that respect for religion which consists in keeping as clear of it as possible ; and the way in which [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} spoke of [Mr Bury]_{109-mr bury} 's views wounded [some people]_{443-some people} 's feelings . Altogether , [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} was , as [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} said , [an anxious person]_{2083-an anxious person} to have in [the house]_{339-the house} ; for [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} just as often agreed with [the gentlemen]_{574-the gentlemen} in [their]_{574-the gentlemen} loose ways of thinking , as with the more correct opinions by which [the wives]_{499-the wives} and mothers who had charge of [Their]_{574-the gentlemen} morality strove hard to keep [them]_{574-the gentlemen} in the right way ; and that was the reverse of what [one]_4465-one naturally expected from [a clergyman]_{5109-a clergyman} . [He]_{5143-the archdeacon} was very nice , and had a nice position ; and , under all the circumstances , it was not only a duty to pay attention to [him]_{5143-the archdeacon} , but a duty from which results of a most agreeable character might spring ; but still , though [she]_{96-mrs chiley} could not be otherwise than kind , it would be impossible to say that it was out of personal predilection that [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} devoted [herself]_{96-mrs chiley} to [[her]_{96-mrs chiley} guest]_{2089-her guest} . [She]_{96-mrs chiley} admitted frankly that [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} was not like what [clergymen]_{2090-clergymen} were in [her]_{96-mrs chiley} time . For one thing , [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} seemed to think that [every silly boy]_{2091-every silly boy} and [girl]_2092-girl ought to have an opinion and be consulted , as if [they]_{2091-every silly boy} had anything to do with it — which was just the way to turn [their]_{2091-every silly boy} heads , and make [them]_{2091-every silly boy} utterly insupportable . On the whole , perhaps , [the old lady]_{870-the old lady} was more charitable to [Mary Chiley]_{129-mary chiley} , and understood better how it was that [she]_{870-the old lady} , brought up in sound Church principles , did not get on so well as might be desired with [[[her]_{870-the old lady} husband]_{283-her husband} 's family]_{4943-her husband 's family} , after a week of [the Archdeacon]_{170-mr beverley} . And yet [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} was [a delightful person]_{2096-a delightful person} , and full of information , as [everybody]_{300-everybody} admitted ; and if [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} should be erected into a bishopric , as would be only right — and if [Mr Beverley]_{170-mr beverley} should happen to be appointed [bishop]_2098-bishop , as was highly probable — then it would be a pleasure to think that [one]_4465-one had been kind to [him]_{5143-the archdeacon} . At the same time , it must be owned that [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} showed a great want of tact in coming to [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's Thursday on the night of [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} arrival , and thus brushing , as it were , the very cream off [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} introduction to [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} . And [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} still sighed a little over [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , and thought within [herself]_{96-mrs chiley} that it was not [his]_{115-mr cavendish} fault , but that designing , artful creature , who was enough to lead [any man]_{2100-any man} wrong . For it was very clear to the meanest capacity that [nobody]_4434-nobody could ever call [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} " [[my]_{5143-the archdeacon} dear]_{4403-my dear} , "_{[5143-the archdeacon]} as , with all [his]_{115-mr cavendish} faults , it had been possible to call [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} . And by this line of thought [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} was led to regret [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , and to wonder what had become of [him]_{115-mr cavendish} , and what family affairs it could be that had taken [him]_{115-mr cavendish} so suddenly away . [A great many people in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{2103-a great many people in carlingford} were at that moment occupied by the same wonders and regrets . [Some people]_{443-some people} thought [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} was frightened to find how far [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} had gone with [that Miss Lake]_{118-miss lake} , and had left [town]_607-town for a little to be out of the way ; and some thought [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} must have been speculating , and have lost money . To tell the truth , it was very strange that [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} should have disappeared so suddenly,—just at the moment , too , when [old Mr Chiltern]_{140-mr chiltern} had one of [his]_{140-mr chiltern} bad attacks of bronchitis , which [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} [himself]_{90-dr marjoribanks} had admitted might carry [him]_{5143-the archdeacon} off any day . Nothing could be more important to the future interests of [young Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} than to be on the spot at this critical moment , and yet [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} had disappeared without telling [anybody]_313-anybody [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} was going , or where [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} was going , which was on the whole a perfectly unexplainable proceeding . [[His]_{5143-the archdeacon} very servants]_{2107-his very servants} , as had been ascertained by some inquiring mind in [the community]_{1480-the community} , were unaware of [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} intention up to the very last moment ; and certainly [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} had not said good - bye to [anybody]_313-anybody before leaving [[Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} 's garden]_{2110-dr marjoribanks 's garden} on that Thursday evening . [Mr Woodburn]_{162-mr woodburn} , who was not [a person of very refined perceptions]_{2111-a person of very refined perceptions} , was [the only man who found [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} disappearance]_{2112-the only man who found his disappearance} quite natural . " After making such a deuced ass of [himself]_{5143-the archdeacon} , by [George]_171-george ! what could [the fellow]_{938-the fellow} do ? "_{[1953-his brother - in - law]} said [[his]_{5143-the archdeacon} brother - in - law]_{1953-his brother - in - law} , who naturally enjoyed the discomfiture of so near a connection ; and this was no doubt a providential circumstance for [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} , who was thus saved from the necessity of explaining or accounting for [[her]_{99-mrs woodburn} brother]_{1449-her brother} 's unexpected disappearance ; but it failed to satisfy [the general community]_{2115-the general community} , who did not think [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} likely to give in at the first blow even of so distinguished an antagonist as [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . [Some of [the more charitable inhabitants of [Grange]_41-grange [Lane]_{4-grange lane}]_{2117-the more charitable inhabitants of grange lane}]_{2116-some of the more charitable inhabitants of grange lane} concluded that it must be the sudden illness of some relative which had called [him]_{115-mr cavendish} away ; but then , though [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was well known to be [one of [the Cavendishes]_{160-the cavendishes}]_{642-one of the cavendishes} , neither [he]_{115-mr cavendish} nor [[his]_{115-mr cavendish} sister]_{577-his sister} ever spoke much of [their]_2120-their connections ; and , on the whole , public opinion fluctuated between the two first suggestions — which seemed truest to nature at least , whether or not [they]_2120-their might be fully corroborated by fact — which were , either that [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} had taken fright , as [he]_{115-mr cavendish} might very naturally have done , at the advanced state of [his]_{115-mr cavendish} relations with [Barbara Lake]_120-barbara ; or that [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had speculated , and lost money . In either case [his]_{115-mr cavendish} departure would have been natural enough , and need not , perhaps , have been accomplished with quite so much precipitation ; but still such a community as that in [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} was in circumstances to comprehend how [a young man]_{956-a young man} might take fright and leave [home]_287-home , either because of losing a lot of money , or getting entangled with [[a drawing - master]_{2123-a drawing - master} 's daughter]_{2124-a drawing - master 's daughter} . The immediate result , so far as society was concerned , was one for which [people]_505-people did not know whether to be most glad or sorry . [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} , who kept [half the people in [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane}]_{2126-half the people in grange lane} in terror of [their]_{2126-half the people in grange lane} lives , seemed to have lost all [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} inspiration now [[her]_{99-mrs woodburn} brother]_{1449-her brother} was away . [She]_{99-mrs woodburn} did not seem to have the heart to take off [anybody]_313-anybody , which was quite a serious matter for the amusement of [the community]_{1480-the community} . To be sure , [some people]_{443-some people} were thankful , as supposing [themselves]_{443-some people} exempted from caricature ; but then unfortunately , as has been said , [the people who were most afraid for [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn}]_{2131-the people who were most afraid for mrs woodburn} were precisely those who were unworthy of [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} trouble , and had nothing about [them]_{2131-the people who were most afraid for mrs woodburn} to give occupation to [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} graphic powers . As for [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , who had supplied one of [the mimic]_{883-the mimic} 's most effective studies , [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was much disturbed by the failure of this element of entertainment . " [I]_119-lucilla have always thought it very strange that [I]_119-lucilla never had any sense of humour , "_{[119-lucilla]} [Lucilla]_119-lucilla said ; " but it would not do , [you]_5179-you know , if all [the world]_{331-the world} was like [me]_119-lucilla ; and society would be nothing if [everybody]_{300-everybody} did not exert [themselves]_{300-everybody} to the best of [their]_{300-everybody} abilities . "_{[119-lucilla]} There was a mournful intonation in [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's voice as [she]_119-lucilla said this ; for , to tell the truth , since [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} 's departure [she]_119-lucilla had been dreadfully sensible of the utter absence of [any man who could flirt]_{2133-any man who could flirt} . As for [Osmond Brown]_{153-young osmond brown} and [the other boys of [his]_{153-young osmond brown} age]_{2134-the other boys of his age} , it might be possible to train [them]_2135-them , but at the best [they]_2135-them were only a provision for the future , and in the meantime [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} could not but be sensible of [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} loss . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} lamented it with such sincerity that all [the world]_{331-the world} thought [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} [the most perfect actress in existence]_{2137-the most perfect actress in existence} . " [I]_119-lucilla have nothing to say against any of [you]_{2139-the young men of grange lane who were her raw material} , "_{[119-lucilla]} [Lucilla]_119-lucilla would say , contemplating with the eye of [an artist [the young men of [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} who were [her]_119-lucilla raw material]_{2139-the young men of grange lane who were her raw material}]_{2138-an artist the young men of grange lane who were her raw material} . " [I]_{2140-the woman of genius , with the candour of a great mind} dare say [you]_{2139-the young men of grange lane who were her raw material} will all fall in love with [somebody]_312-somebody sooner or later , and be very happy and good for nothing ; but [you]_{2139-the young men of grange lane who were her raw material} are no assistance in any way to [society]_444-society . It is [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} [I]_{2140-the woman of genius , with the candour of a great mind} am sighing for , "_{[2140-the woman of genius , with the candour of a great mind]} said [the woman of genius , with the candour of a great mind]_{2140-the woman of genius , with the candour of a great mind} ; and even [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} was beguiled out of [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} despondency by a study so unparalleled . All this time , however , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had not forgotten the last look of [[her]_119-lucilla faithless admirer]_{1952-her faithless admirer} as [he]_{1952-her faithless admirer} faced round upon [her]_119-lucilla when [Mr Archdeacon Beverley]_{170-mr beverley} came into [the room]_{395-the room} . [She]_119-lucilla too , like [everybody else]_{2143-everybody else} , wondered innocently why [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} had gone away , and when [he]_{1952-her faithless admirer} was coming back again ; but [she]_119-lucilla never hinted to [any one]_{4391-any one} that [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} had anything to do with it ; for indeed , as [she]_119-lucilla said to [herself]_119-lucilla , [she]_119-lucilla had no positive evidence except that of a look that [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} had anything to do with it . By which it will be seen that [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's prudence equalled [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} other great qualities . It would be wrong to say , however , that [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} curiosity was not excited , and that in a very lively way ; for the vague wonder of the public mind over a strange fact , could never be compared in intensity to the surprise and curiosity excited by something [one]_4465-one has actually seen , and which gives [one]_4465-one , as it were , a share in the secret,—if indeed there was a secret , which was a matter upon which [Lucilla]_119-lucilla within [herself]_119-lucilla had quite made up [her]_119-lucilla mind . As for [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} , the place which [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} took in society was one quite different from that which had been filled by [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , as , indeed , was natural . [He]_{5143-the archdeacon} was one of [those men who are very strong for the masculine side of Christianity]_{2150-those men who are very strong for the masculine side of christianity} ; and when [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} was with [the ladies]_{573-the ladies} , [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} had a sense that [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} ought to be paid attention to , instead of taking that trouble in [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} own person . [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was not [a woman to be blind to the advantages of this situation]_{2152-a woman to be blind to the advantages of this situation} , but still , as was to be expected , it took [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} a little time to get used to it , and to make all the use of it which was practicable under the circumstances — which was all the more difficult since [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was not in the least " viewy "_{[523-her own person]} in [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} own person]_{523-her own person} , but had been brought up in the old - fashioned orthodox way of having a great respect for religion , and as little to do with it as possible , which was a state of mind largely prevalent in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} . But that was not in the least [Mr Beverley]_{170-mr beverley} 's way . It was when [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's mind was much occupied by this problem that [she]_119-lucilla received a visit quite unexpectedly one morning from little [Rose Lake]_108-rose , who had just at that time a great deal on [her]_108-rose mind . For it may easily be supposed that [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} 's sudden departure , which bewildered [the general public who had no special interest in the matter]_{2154-the general public who had no special interest in the matter} , must have had a still more overwhelming effect upon [Barbara Lake]_120-barbara , who had just been raised to the very highest pinnacle of hope , closely touching upon reality , when all [her]_108-rose expectations collapsed and came to nothing in a moment . [She]_108-rose would not believe at first that it could be true ; and then , when it was no longer possible to resist the absolute certainty of [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} 's departure , [her]_108-rose disappointment found vent in every kind of violence — hysterics , and other manifestations of unreason and self - will . [Rose]_108-rose had been obliged to leave [the Female School of Design]_{2155-the female school of design} upon [[her]_108-rose papa]_{298-her papa} 's overburdened shoulders , and stay at [home]_287-home to nurse [[her]_108-rose sister]_{1483-her sister} . Perhaps [the little artist]_{2159-the little artist} was not [the best person to take care of [a sufferer under such circumstances]_{2161-a sufferer under such circumstances}]_{2160-the best person to take care of a sufferer under such circumstances} ; for [she]_{2159-the little artist} was neither unreasonable nor self - willed to speak of , though perhaps a little opinionative in [her]_{2159-the little artist} way — and could not be brought to think that [a whole household]_{2162-a whole household} should be disturbed and disordered , and [a young woman in good health]_{2163-a young woman in good health} retire to [[her]_{2159-the little artist} room]_{4498-her room} , and lose all control of [herself]_{2159-the little artist} , because [a young man]_{956-a young man} , with whom [she]_{2159-the little artist} had no acquaintance three months before , had gone out of [town]_607-town unexpectedly . Perhaps it was a want of feeling on the part of [the unsympathetic sister]_{2167-the unsympathetic sister} . [She]_{2159-the little artist} gave out that [Barbara]_120-barbara was ill , and kept up a most subdued and anxious countenance [downstairs]_{302-downstairs} , for the benefit of [the children]_{4442-the children} and [the maid - of - all - work]_{2170-the maid - of - all - work} , who represented public opinion in [Grove Street]_{27-grove street} ; but when [Rose]_108-rose went into [[[her]_108-rose sister]_{1483-her sister} 's room]_{2172-her sister 's room} , where [Barbara]_120-barbara kept the blinds down , and had [her]_120-barbara face swollen with crying , it was with a very stern countenance that [[her]_108-rose little mentor]_{2173-her little mentor} regarded [the invalid]_{2174-the invalid} . " [I]_108-rose do not ask [you]_120-barbara to have a sense of duty , "_[108-rose] [Rose]_108-rose said , with a certain fine disdain , " but at least [you]_120-barbara might have a proper pride . "_[108-rose] This was all [she]_{2159-the little artist} took the trouble to say ; but it must be admitted that a great deal more to the same effect might be read in [her]_{2159-the little artist} eyes , which were generally so dewy and soft , but which could flash on occasion . And then as the week drew on towards Thursday , and all [her]_{2159-the little artist} representations proved unavailing to induce [Barbara]_120-barbara to get up and prepare [herself]_120-barbara for [her]_120-barbara usual duties , the scorn and vexation and impatience with which [the dutiful little soul]_{2175-the dutiful little soul} met [[her]_108-rose sister]_{1483-her sister} 's sullen determination that " [she]_120-barbara was not able "_{[2159-the little artist]} to fulfil [her]_120-barbara ordinary engagements , roused [Rose]_108-rose up to a great resolution . For [her]_{2159-the little artist} own part [she]_{2159-the little artist} was one of [the people who do not understand giving in]_{2177-the people who do not understand giving in} . " What do [you]_120-barbara mean by lying there ? "_[108-rose] [she]_108-rose said , pounding [Barbara]_120-barbara down small and cutting [her]_120-barbara to pieces with infallible good sense and logic ; " will that do any good ? [You]_120-barbara would try to look better than usual , and sing better than usual , if [you]_120-barbara had any proper pride . [I]_108-rose did not fall ill when [my]_108-rose flounce was passed over at the exhibition . [I]_108-rose made up [my]_108-rose mind that very evening about the combination for [my]_108-rose veil . [I]_108-rose would die rather than give in if [I]_108-rose were [you]_120-barbara . "_[108-rose] " [Your]_120-barbara flounce ! "_[108-rose] sobbed [Barbara—"oh]_{172-barbara—"oh} , [you]_120-barbara unfeeling insensible thing!—as if [your]_120-barbara h - heart had anything to do with — that . [I]_108-rose only went to s - spite [Lucilla]_119-lucilla — and [I]_108-rose wo n't go — no more — oh , no more — now [he]_5184-he 's been and deserted [me]_108-rose . [You]_120-barbara ca n't understand [my]_108-rose feelings — g - go away and leave [me]_108-rose alone . "_[108-rose] " [Barbara]_120-barbara , "_[108-rose] said [Rose]_108-rose , with solemnity , " [I]_108-rose would forgive [you]_120-barbara if [you]_120-barbara would not be mean . [I]_108-rose do n't understand it in one of [us]_5185-us . If [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} has gone away , it shows that [he]_{115-mr cavendish} does not care for [you]_120-barbara ; and [you]_108-rose would scorn [him]_{115-mr cavendish} , and scorn to show [you]_120-barbara were thinking of [him]_{115-mr cavendish} , if [you]_120-barbara had any proper pride . "_[108-rose] But all the answer [Barbara]_120-barbara gave was to turn away with a jerk of annoyance the old easy - chair in which [she]_120-barbara was lying buried , with [her]_120-barbara hands thrust up into [her]_120-barbara black hair , and [her]_120-barbara eyes all red ; upon which [Rose]_108-rose left [her]_120-barbara to carry out [her]_120-barbara own resolution . [She]_120-barbara was prompt in all [her]_120-barbara movements , and [she]_120-barbara wasted no time on reconsideration . [She]_120-barbara went down into [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} , [her]_120-barbara little head erect , and [her]_120-barbara bright eyes regarding [the world]_{331-the world} with that air of frank recognition and acknowledgment which [Rose]_108-rose felt [she]_108-rose owed as [an artist]_{5057-an artist} to [her]_108-rose fellow - creatures . [They]_2180-them were all [good subjects]_{2181-good subjects} more or less , and the consciousness that [she]_108-rose could draw [them]_2180-them and immortalise [them]_2180-them gave [her]_108-rose the same sense of confidence in [their]_2180-them friendliness , and [her]_108-rose own perfect command of the situation , as [a young princess]_{2182-a young princess} might have felt whose rank protected [her]_108-rose like an invisible buckler . [Rose]_108-rose , too , walked erect and open - eyed , in the confidence of [her]_108-rose rank , which made [her]_108-rose [everybody]_{300-everybody} 's equal . It was in this frame of mind that [she]_108-rose arrived at [[Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} 's house]_{771-dr marjoribanks 's house} , and found [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , who was very glad to see [her]_108-rose . [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was pondering deeply on [the Archdeacon]_{170-mr beverley} at that moment , and [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} little visitor]_{2185-her little visitor} seemed as one sent by [heaven]_2186-heaven to help [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} out . For to tell the truth , though [Lucilla]_119-lucilla understood all about [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , and [men of]_{2187-men of} [his]_{115-mr cavendish} description , and how to manage [them]_2188-them , and take full use of [their]_2188-them powers , even [her]_119-lucilla commanding intelligence felt the lack of experience in respect to such a case as that of [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} , who required a different treatment to draw [him]_{115-mr cavendish} out . [She]_119-lucilla was thinking it over intently at the moment of [Rose]_108-rose 's arrival , for [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was not a person to give up the advantages of a novel position because [she]_119-lucilla did not quite understand it . [She]_119-lucilla felt within [herself]_119-lucilla that there was no doubt a great effect might be produced if [she]_119-lucilla could but see how to do it . And it was Thursday morning , and there was no time to lose . " [I]_108-rose came to speak to [you]_108-rose about [Barbara]_120-barbara , "_[108-rose] said [Rose]_108-rose . " [She]_120-barbara is not fit to come out this morning . [I]_108-rose told [her]_120-barbara it was very ungrateful not to make an effort after [you]_108-rose had been so kind ; but [I]_108-rose am sorry to say [she]_120-barbara has not a strong sense of duty ; and [I]_108-rose do n't think [she]_120-barbara would be able to sing or do anything but look stupid . [I]_108-rose hope [you]_108-rose will not think very badly of [her]_120-barbara . There are some people who ca n't help giving in , [I]_108-rose suppose , "_[108-rose] said [Rose]_108-rose , with an impatient little sigh . " And so this is [you]_108-rose , [[you]_108-rose dear little [Rose]_108-rose]_{5186-you dear little rose} ! "_{[119-lucilla]} said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , " and [I]_119-lucilla have never seen [you]_108-rose before since [I]_119-lucilla came [home]_287-home — and [you]_108-rose always were such a pet of [mine]_119-lucilla at [Mount Pleasant]_{2-mount pleasant} ! [I]_119-lucilla ca n't think why [you]_108-rose never came to see [me]_119-lucilla before ; as for [me]_119-lucilla , [you]_108-rose know , [I]_119-lucilla never have any time . [Poor papa]_{4396-poor papa} has [nobody else]_{1541-nobody else} to take care of [him]_{4396-poor papa} , and it always was the object of [my]_119-lucilla life to be a comfort to [papa]_295-papa . "_{[119-lucilla]} " Yes , "_[108-rose] said [Rose]_108-rose , who was [a straightforward little woman]_{2190-a straightforward little woman} , and not given to compliments . " [I]_108-rose have a great deal to do too , "_[108-rose] [she]_108-rose said ; " and then all [my]_108-rose spare moments [I]_108-rose am working at [my]_108-rose design . [Papa]_94-papa always says that society accepts [artists]_1658-artists for what [they]_1658-artists can give , and does not expect [them]_1658-artists to sacrifice [their]_1658-artists time , "_[108-rose] [Rose]_108-rose continued , with [her]_108-rose little air of dignity . [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} knew very well that society was utterly unconscious of the existence of [the Lake family]_{2191-the lake family} ; but then there is always something imposing in such a perfectly innocent and superb assumption as that to which [the young Preraphaelite]_{2192-the young preraphaelite} had just given utterance ; and it began to dawn upon [Lucilla]_119-lucilla that here was another imperfectly understood but effective instrument lying ready to [her]_119-lucilla hand . " [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} should like to see [your]_119-lucilla design , "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} graciously . " [You]_119-lucilla made such a pretty little wreath for the corner of [my]_{88-miss marjoribanks} handkerchief — don't [you]_119-lucilla remember?—all frogs ' legs and things . It looked so sweet in the old satin stitch . What is the matter with poor [Barbara]_120-barbara ? [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} felt sure [she]_120-barbara would catch cold and lose [her]_120-barbara voice . [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} shall tell [papa]_295-papa to go and see [her]_120-barbara . As for to - night , it will be a dreadful loss to be sure , for [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} never could find a voice that went so well with [mine]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . But if [you]_119-lucilla are sure [she]_120-barbara ca n't come — — "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} " When [people]_505-people have not a sense of duty , "_[108-rose] said [Rose]_108-rose , with an indignant sigh , " nor [any proper pride,——Some]_{5194-any proper pride,——some} are so different . [Barbara]_120-barbara ought to have been [[some rich person]_{5195-some rich person} 's daughter]_{5196-some rich person 's daughter} , with nothing to do . [She]_120-barbara would not mind being of no use in [the world]_{331-the world} . It is a kind of temperament [I]_{2159-the little artist} do n't understand , "_{[2159-the little artist]} continued [the little artist]_{2159-the little artist} . All this , it is true , was novel to [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , who had a kind of prejudice in favour of [the daughters of [rich persons who had nothing to do]_{2195-rich persons who had nothing to do}]_{2194-the daughters of rich persons who had nothing to do} ; but [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's genius was broad and catholic , and did not insist upon comprehending everything . [She]_119-lucilla gave [Rose]_108-rose a sudden scrutinising look , and measured [her]_108-rose mentally against the gap [she]_119-lucilla had to fill . No doubt it was an experiment , and might fail signally ; but then [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was always at hand to cover deficiencies , and [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had that confidence in [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} and [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} good fortune which is necessary to everybody who greatly dares . " [You]_108-rose must come [yourself]_108-rose this evening , [you]_108-rose dear old [Rose]_108-rose , "_{[119-lucilla]} said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . " [You]_108-rose know [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} always was fond of [you]_108-rose . Oh , yes , [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} know [you]_108-rose ca n't sing like [Barbara]_120-barbara . But [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} is coming , who understands about art ; and if [you]_108-rose would like to bring [your]_108-rose design —— [My]_{88-miss marjoribanks} principle has always been , that there should be a little of everything in [society]_444-society , "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . " [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} dare say [you]_108-rose will feel a little strange at first with not knowing [the people]_{811-the people} , but that will soon pass off — and [you]_108-rose must come . "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} When [she]_119-lucilla had said this , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla bestowed upon [little Rose]_108-rose a friendly schoolfellow kiss , putting [her]_119-lucilla hands upon [the little artist]_{2159-the little artist} 's shoulders , and looking [her]_108-rose full in the face as [she]_119-lucilla did so . " [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} am sure [you]_108-rose can talk , "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . [She]_119-lucilla did not say " Go away now , and leave [me]_119-lucilla to [my]_119-lucilla arrangements ; "_{[119-lucilla]} but [Rose]_108-rose , who was quick - witted , understood that the salute was a dismissal , and [she]_108-rose went away accordingly , tingling with pride and excitement and pleasure and a kind of pain . The idea of practically exemplifying , in [[her]_108-rose own person]_{523-her own person} , the kind of demeanour which [society]_444-society ought to expect from [an artist]_{5057-an artist} had not occurred to [Rose]_108-rose ; but destiny having arranged it so , [she]_108-rose was not [the woman]_{333-the woman} to withdraw from [her]_108-rose responsibilities . [She]_108-rose said to [herself]_108-rose that it would be shabby for [her]_108-rose who was known to have opinions on this subject , to shrink from carrying them out ; and stimulated [her]_108-rose courage by recourse to [her]_108-rose principles , as [people]_505-people do who feel [themselves]_505-people [bound to lay sacrifices on the altar of duty]_{2202-bound to lay sacrifices on the altar of duty} . Notwithstanding this elevated view of the emergency , it must be admitted that a sudden thought of what [she]_108-rose would wear had flushed to [Rose]_108-rose 's very finger - tips , with a heat and tingle of which [the little heroine]_{2203-the little heroine} was ashamed . For it was Thursday morning , and there was not a moment to be lost . However , after the first thrill which this idea had given [her]_108-rose , [Rose]_108-rose bethought [herself]_108-rose once more of [her]_108-rose principles , and stilled [her]_108-rose beating heart . It was not for [her]_108-rose to think of what [she]_108-rose was to put on , [she]_108-rose who had so often proclaimed the exemption of " [a family of artists "]_{5201-a family of artists "}_[108-rose] from the rules which weigh so hard upon [the common world]_{2204-the common world} . " [We]_5202-we have a rank of [our]_5202-we own , "_[108-rose] [she]_108-rose said to [herself]_108-rose , but with that tremor which always accompanies the transference of a purely theoretical and even fantastic rule of conduct into practical ground—"We are [everybody]_{300-everybody} 's equal , and [we]_5202-we are [nobody]_4434-nobody 's equal — and when [papa]_295-papa begins to be appreciated as [he]_295-papa ought to be , and [Willie]_151-willie has made a Name — — "_[108-rose] This was always the point at which [Rose]_108-rose broke off , falling into reverie that could not be expressed in words ; but [she]_108-rose had no leisure to remark upon the chance " compositions "_[108-rose] in [the street]_{777-the street} , or the effects of light and shade , as [she]_108-rose went [home]_287-home . A sudden and heavy responsibility had fallen upon [her]_108-rose shoulders , and [she]_108-rose would have scorned [herself]_108-rose had [she]_108-rose deserted [her]_108-rose post . But the anticipations of [Rose Lake]_108-rose were trifling matters in comparison with the universal interest and even excitement which attended [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} 's first appearance in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} . What might be called [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} first public appearance took place at [[Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} 's table]_{1955-dr marjoribanks 's table} , although [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} had previously dined at [the Rectory]_{553-the rectory} , and also at [Sir John Richmond]_{158-sir john} 's , besides that there had been [somebody]_312-somebody to dinner at [Colonel Chiley]_{103-colonel chiley} 's almost every day ; but then there were only [county people]_{1610-county people} at [Sir John]_{158-sir john} 's , and [[Mr Bury]_{109-mr bury} 's guests]_{2212-mr bury 's guests} naturally counted for very little in [Grange Lane;—indeed]_41-grange , it was confidently reported that [the Rector]_{567-the rector} had invited [[Mr Tufton]_{110-mr tufton} of [Salem Chapel]_{22-salem chapel}]_{2214-mr tufton of salem chapel} to meet [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} , and that , but for [the Dissenting minister]_{2216-the dissenting minister} having more sense and knowing [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} place , that unseemly conjunction would have taken place , to the horror of [all right - thinking people]_{2217-all right - thinking people} . So that [[Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} 's]_{2218-dr marjoribanks 's} was in reality [the first house where [he]_{90-dr marjoribanks} had any chance of seeing society]_{2219-the first house where he had any chance of seeing society} . [It]_2220-it would perhaps be using too strong a word to say that [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was anxious about the success of [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} arrangements for this particular evening ; but , at the same time , it must be admitted that the circumstances were such as to justify a little anxiety . [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} was gone , who , to do [him]_{115-mr cavendish} justice , was always agreeable , and [his]_{115-mr cavendish} departure disturbed [the habitual party]_{2221-the habitual party} ; and [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} had lost all [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} powers , as it seemed , and sat at [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} 's left hand , looking just like [other people]_{279-other people} , and evidently not to be in the least depended on ; and [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was aware that [Barbara]_{99-mrs woodburn} was not coming , which made , if nothing else , a change in the programme . No music , [nobody to do the flirting]_{2223-nobody to do the flirting} , nor to supply the dramatic by - play to which [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} had become accustomed ; and [a new man to be made use of , and to be done honour to , and introduced in society]_{2224-a new man to be made use of , and to be done honour to , and introduced in society} . [A young woman of powers inferior to those of [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks}]_{2225-a young woman of powers inferior to those of miss marjoribanks} would have sunk under such a weight of responsibility , and there was no doubt that [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was a little excited . [She]_119-lucilla felt that everything depended upon [her]_119-lucilla courage and self - possession . If [she]_119-lucilla but lost [her]_119-lucilla head for a moment and lost command of affairs , everything might have been lost ; but then fortunately [she]_119-lucilla knew [herself]_119-lucilla and what [she]_119-lucilla could do , and had a modest confidence that [she]_119-lucilla would not lose [her]_119-lucilla head ; and thus [she]_119-lucilla could still eat [her]_119-lucilla dinner with the composure of genius , though it would be wrong to deny that [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was a little pale . And then , as if all these things had not been enough to discourage [the lady of the house]_{4811-the lady of the house} , another discordant element was added by the presence of [Mr Bury]_{109-mr bury} and [[his]_{109-mr bury} sister]_{577-his sister} , whom it had been necessary to ask to meet [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} . [The Rector]_{567-the rector} , though [he]_{567-the rector} was very Low - Church , has no particular objections to a good dinner — but [he]_{567-the rector} made a principle of talking of that important daily necessity in a disparaging , or at best in a patronising way , which roused [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} 's temper ; and sometimes [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} would launch a shaft of medical wit at [his]_{326-the doctor} spiritual guide , which [Mr Bury]_{109-mr bury} had no means of parrying . Nor was this the only danger to which the peace of [the party]_{2005-the party} was exposed . For [the Rector]_{567-the rector} , at the same time , regarded [Mr Beverley]_{170-mr beverley} with a certain critical suspiciousness , such as is seldom to be encountered except among [clergymen]_{2090-clergymen} . [He]_{326-the doctor} did not know much about [[his]_{326-the doctor} clerical superior , who had only recently been appointed to [[his]_{326-the doctor} archdeaconry]_{2235-his archdeaconry}]_{2234-his clerical superior , who had only recently been appointed to his archdeaconry} ; but there was something in [his]_{567-the rector} air , [his]_{567-the rector} looks , and demeanour , which indicated what [Mr Bury]_{109-mr bury} considered a loose way of thinking . When [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} made any remark [the Rector]_{567-the rector} would pause and look up from [his]_{567-the rector} plate to listen to it , with [his]_{567-the rector} fork suspended in the air the while — and then [he]_{567-the rector} would exchange glances with [[his]_{567-the rector} sister]_{577-his sister} , who was on the other side of the table . All this , it may be supposed , was a little discomposing for [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , who had the responsibility of everything , and who could now look for no assistance among [the ordinary members of [[her]_119-lucilla father]_{292-her father} 's party]_{2239-the ordinary members of her father 's party} , who were , as a general rule , much more occupied with the dinner than with anything else that was going on . In such a state of affairs , it was a great relief to [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} when [the Archdeacon , who occupied the post of honour]_{2241-the archdeacon , who occupied the post of honour} by [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} side , made a lively new beginning in the conversation . It had not to call flagged before — not precisely flagged — but still there were indications of approaching exhaustion , such as can always be perceived half a mile off by [anybody who has any experience in society]_{2242-anybody who has any experience in society} , and when [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} took up the ball with all the liveliness of [a man who is interested in a special question]_{2244-a man who is interested in a special question} , it will not be difficult to [any lady who has ever been in such circumstances]_{2245-any lady who has ever been in such circumstances} to realise to [herself]_{2245-any lady who has ever been in such circumstances} [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's sense of gratitude and relief . " By the bye , "_{[170-mr beverley]} said [Mr Beverley]_{170-mr beverley} , " [I]_{5143-the archdeacon} meant to ask if [any one]_{4391-any one} knew [a man whom [I]_{5143-the archdeacon} am sure [I]_{5143-the archdeacon} caught a glimpse of the first day [I]_{5143-the archdeacon} was in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{5207-a man whom i am sure i caught a glimpse of the first day i was in carlingford} . Perhaps it was in the morning after [I]_{5143-the archdeacon} arrived , to be precise . [I]_{5143-the archdeacon} ca n't recollect exactly . If [he]_{5207-a man whom i am sure i caught a glimpse of the first day i was in carlingford} lives about [here]_4529-here , [he]_{5207-a man whom i am sure i caught a glimpse of the first day i was in carlingford} ought to be known , for [he]_{5207-a man whom i am sure i caught a glimpse of the first day i was in carlingford} is [a clever amusing sort of fellow]_{5209-a clever amusing sort of fellow} . [I]_{5143-the archdeacon} do n't know if [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} is more blessed than [other country towns]_{5210-other country towns} with [people of that complexion]_{5211-people of that complexion} , "_{[5143-the archdeacon]} said [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} , turning to [Lucilla]_119-lucilla with a smile . [His]_{5143-the archdeacon} smile , as [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} paused and turned to [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , was such as conveys a kind of challenge when it is addressed to [a young lady]_{4507-a young lady} , and meant to lead to a lively little combat by the way ; and yet there was something of keen personal anxiety and animosity in it . As for [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , [she]_119-lucilla was conscious of an immediate thrill of curiosity , but still it was curiosity unmingled with any excitement , and [she]_119-lucilla had no particular objection to respond . " [Everybody]_{300-everybody} is nice in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} , "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} ; " [some people]_{443-some people} are always finding fault with [[their]_{443-some people} neighbours]_{592-their neighbours} , but [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} always get on so well with [everybody]_{300-everybody} — [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} suppose it is [my]_{88-miss marjoribanks} luck . "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} This was not precisely an answer to [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} 's question ; and there was [somebody at the table]_{2249-somebody at the table} who could have fallen upon [Lucilla]_119-lucilla and beaten [her]_119-lucilla for putting off the revelation which trembled on the lips of [Mr Beverley]_{170-mr beverley} , and yet would have given anything in [the world]_{331-the world} to silence [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} , and felt capable of rushing at [him]_{5143-the archdeacon} like a fury and tearing [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} tongue out , or suffocating [him]_{5143-the archdeacon} , to stop the next words that [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} was going to say . But [nobody]_4434-nobody knew anything about this , or could see into the one heart that had begun to flutter and throb with alarm ; for outwardly , [all the well - dressed , cheerful people at [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} 's table]_{2253-all the well - dressed , cheerful people at dr marjoribanks 's table} sat eating [their]_{2253-all the well - dressed , cheerful people at dr marjoribanks 's table} dinner , one precisely like another , as if there had been no such thing as mystery or terror in [the world]_{331-the world} . " [You]_5216-you must not expect [me]_{5143-the archdeacon} to believe in the perfection of [human society]_{5217-human society} , "_{[5143-the archdeacon]} said [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} , going on in the same strain ; " [I]_{2256-the broad - churchman in a parenthesis} would much rather pin [my]_{2256-the broad - churchman in a parenthesis} faith to the amiable dispositions of [one young lady]_{5218-one young lady} who always finds [[her]_{5218-one young lady} neighbours]_{585-her neighbours} agreeable — and [I]_{2256-the broad - churchman in a parenthesis} hope [she]_{5218-one young lady} makes no exception to the rule , "_{[2256-the broad - churchman in a parenthesis]} said [the Broad - Churchman in a parenthesis]_{2256-the broad - churchman in a parenthesis} , with a smile and a bow — and then [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} raised [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} voice a little : " [The man [I]_{5143-the archdeacon} speak of]_{5220-the man i speak of} is really [a very amusing fellow]_{5221-a very amusing fellow} , and very well got up , and calculated to impose upon [ordinary observers]_{5222-ordinary observers} . It is quite a curious story ; [he]_{5220-the man i speak of} was [a son of [a trainer]_{5224-a trainer} or something of that sort about [Newmarket]_{173-newmarket}]_{5223-a son of a trainer or something of that sort about newmarket} . [Old Lord Monmouth]_{174-old lord monmouth} took an extraordinary fancy to [him]_{5220-the man i speak of} , and had [him]_{5220-the man i speak of} constantly about [[his]_{5220-the man i speak of} place]_{5225-his place} — at one time , indeed , [he]_{174-old lord monmouth} half brought [him]_{5220-the man i speak of} up along with [[his]_{174-old lord monmouth} grandson]_{5226-his grandson} , [you]_5227-you know . [He]_{5220-the man i speak of} always was [a handsome fellow]_{5228-a handsome fellow} , and picked up a little polish ; and really , for [people not quite used to the real thing]_{5229-people not quite used to the real thing} , was as nearly like [a gentleman]_{5077-a gentleman} — — "_{[5143-the archdeacon]} " Come , now , [I]_{162-mr woodburn} do n't put any faith in that , "_{[162-mr woodburn]} said [Mr Woodburn]_{162-mr woodburn} . " [I]_{5143-the archdeacon} do n't pretend to be much of [a one for fine company]_{5231-a one for fine company} [myself]_{5143-the archdeacon} , but [I]_{5143-the archdeacon} know [a gentleman]_{5077-a gentleman} when [I]_{5143-the archdeacon} see [him]_{5077-a gentleman} ; [a snob]_{5233-a snob} always overdoes it , [you]_5227-you know — — "_{[5143-the archdeacon]} " [I]_{5143-the archdeacon} never said [this man]_{5070-this man} was [a snob]_{5233-a snob} , "_{[5143-the archdeacon]} said [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} , with a refined expression of disgust at the interruption flitting over [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} features ; " on the contrary , if [he]_{5070-this man} had only been honest , [he]_{5070-this man} would have been really [a very nice fellow]_{5236-a very nice fellow} — — "_{[5143-the archdeacon]} " [[My]_{109-mr bury} dear sir]_{5237-my dear sir} , "_{[109-mr bury]} said [Mr Bury]_{109-mr bury} , " excuse [me]_{567-the rector} for breaking in — perhaps [I]_{567-the rector} am old - fashioned , but do n't [you]_{5237-my dear sir} think it 's a pity to treat the question of honesty so lightly ? [A dishonest person]_{5238-a dishonest person} has a precious soul to be saved , and may be [a most deeply interesting character]_{5239-a most deeply interesting character} ; but to speak of [him]_{5238-a dishonest person} as [a very nice fellow]_{5236-a very nice fellow} , is — pardon [me]_{567-the rector} — [I]_{567-the rector} think it 's a pity ; especially in mixed society , where it is so important for [a clergyman]_{5109-a clergyman} to be guarded in [his]_{5109-a clergyman} expressions , "_{[567-the rector]} said [the Rector]_{567-the rector} . When [Mr Bury]_{109-mr bury} began to speak , [everybody else at table]_{2259-everybody else at table} ceased talking , and gave serious attention to what was going on , for the prospect of a passage of arms between [the two clergymen]_{2260-the two clergymen} was an opportunity too captivating to be lost . " [I]_{5143-the archdeacon} hope [[Mr Bury]_{109-mr bury} 's dishonest friends]_{5242-mr bury 's dishonest friends} will pardon [me]_{5143-the archdeacon} , "_{[5143-the archdeacon]} said [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} ; " [I]_{5143-the archdeacon} mean no harm to [their]_{5242-mr bury 's dishonest friends} superior claims . Does [anybody]_313-anybody know [the man here]_{5244-the man here} , [I]_{5143-the archdeacon} wonder ? [He]_{5244-the man here} had changed [his]_{5244-the man here} name when [I]_{5143-the archdeacon} knew [him]_{5244-the man here} , and there is no telling what [he]_{5244-the man here} may call [himself]_{5244-the man here} now . [I]_{5143-the archdeacon} assure [you]_{5242-mr bury 's dishonest friends} [he]_{5244-the man here} was [a very good - looking fellow]_{5245-a very good - looking fellow} — dark , good features , nearly six feet high — — "_{[5143-the archdeacon]} " Oh , please do n't say any more , "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , and [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} could not quite have explained why [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} interrupted these personal details ; " if [you]_{5242-mr bury 's dishonest friends} tell [me]_{88-miss marjoribanks} what [he]_{5244-the man here} is like , [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} shall fancy everybody [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} meet is [him]_{5244-the man here} ; [Mr Centum]_{98-mrs centum} is dark , and has good features , and is nearly six feet high . Never mind what [he]_{5244-the man here} is like ; [[you]_{5242-mr bury 's dishonest friends} gentlemen]_{5246-you gentlemen} can never describe [anybody]_313-anybody — [you]_{5242-mr bury 's dishonest friends} always keep to generals ; tell [us]_{5246-you gentlemen} what [he]_{5244-the man here} has done . "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} [Somebody]_312-somebody drew a long breath at the table when [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} obeyed [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's injunction . [More than one person]_{2264-more than one person} caught the sound , but even [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's keen eyes could not make out beyond controversy from whom it proceeded . To be sure , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's mind was in a most curious state of tumult and confusion . [She]_119-lucilla was not one of [the people who take a long time to form [their]_{2265-the people who take a long time to form their conclusions} conclusions]_{2265-the people who take a long time to form their conclusions} ; but the natural conclusion to which [she]_119-lucilla felt inclined to jump in this case was one so monstrous and incredible that [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} felt [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} only safeguard in the whirl of possibilities was to reject it altogether , and make up [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} mind that it was impossible ; and then all the correspondences and apparent corroborations began to dance and whirl about [her]_119-lucilla in a bewildering ring till [her]_119-lucilla own brain seemed to spin with [them]_2266-them . [She]_119-lucilla was as much afraid lest [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} by some chance should fall upon a really individual feature which [the world]_{331-the world} in general could identify , as if [she]_119-lucilla had had any real concern in the matter . But then , fortunately , there was not much chance of that ; for it was one of [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's principles that [men]_4399-men never can describe [each other]_{679-each other} . [She]_119-lucilla listened , however , with such a curious commotion in [her]_119-lucilla mind , that [she]_119-lucilla did not quite make out what [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} was saying , and only pieced it up in little bits from memory afterwards . Not that it was a very dreadful story . It was not a narrative of robbery or murder , or anything very alarming ; but if it could by any possibility turn out that [the man of whom [Mr Beverley]_{170-mr beverley} was speaking]_{2271-the man of whom mr beverley was speaking} had ever been received in society in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} , then it would be a dreadful blow to [the community]_{1480-the community} , and destroy public confidence for ever in [the social leaders]_{2273-the social leaders} . This was what [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was thinking in [her]_119-lucilla sudden turmoil of amazement and apprehension . And all this time there was [another person at table]_{2274-another person at table} who knew all about it twenty times better than [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , and knew what was coming , and had a still more intense terror lest some personal detail might drop from [the Archdeacon]_{170-mr beverley} 's lips which [the public in general]_{2275-the public in general} would recognise . [Mr Beverley]_{170-mr beverley} went on with [his]_{170-mr beverley} story with a curious sort of personal keenness in [his]_{170-mr beverley} way of telling it , but never dreaming for a moment that anybody that heard [him]_{170-mr beverley} was disturbed or excited by it . " [He]_{5143-the archdeacon} has a mark on [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} face , "_{[5143-the archdeacon]} [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} said — but here [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} gave a little cry , and held up both [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} hands in dismay . " Do n't tell [us]_5248-us what marks [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} has on [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} face , "_{[119-lucilla]} said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . " [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} know that [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} shall think [every man who is dark , and has good features , and is six feet]_{5249-every man who is dark , and has good features , and is six feet} , must be [him]_{5143-the archdeacon} . [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} wonder if it could be [[my]_{88-miss marjoribanks} cousin]_{4466-my cousin} [Tom]_117-tom ; [he]_117-tom has a little mark on [his]_117-tom face — and it would be just like [his]_117-tom dreadful luck , [poor fellow]_{1049-poor fellow} . Would it be right to give up [[one]_4465-one 's own cousin]_{5253-one 's own cousin} if it should turn out to be [Tom]_117-tom ? "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . [The people who were sitting at [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} end of the table]_{2277-the people who were sitting at her end of the table} laughed , but there was no laughing in [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's mind . And this fright and panic were poor preparatives for the evening , which had to be got through creditably with so few resources , and with such a total reversal of the ordinary programme . [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was still tingling with curiosity and alarm when [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} rose from the table . If it should really come to pass that [an adventurer]_{2278-an adventurer} had been received into [the best society of [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{2279-the best society of carlingford} , and that [the best judges]_{539-the best judges} had not been able to discriminate between the false and true , how could [any one]_{4391-any one} expect that [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} would continue to confide its most important arrangements to such incompetent hands ? Such was the dreadful question that occupied all [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's thoughts . So far as [the adventurer]_{2282-the adventurer} [himself]_{2282-the adventurer} was concerned , no doubt [he]_{2282-the adventurer} deserved anything that might come upon [him]_{2282-the adventurer} ; but the judgment which might overtake [the careless shepherds who had admitted the wolf into the fold]_{2283-the careless shepherds who had admitted the wolf into the fold} was much more in [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's mind than any question of abstract justice . So that it was not entirely with a philanthropical intention that [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} stopped [Mr Beverley]_{170-mr beverley} and put an end to [his]_{170-mr beverley} dangerous details . Now [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} came to think of it , [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} began to remember that [nobody of [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} acquaintance]_{2284-nobody of her acquaintance} had any mark on [his]_{170-mr beverley} face ; but still it was best not to inquire too closely . It was thus with a preoccupied mind that [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} went up to [the drawing - room]_{4397-the drawing - room} , feeling less in spirits for [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} work than on any previous occasion . It was the first of the unlucky nights , which [every woman of [Lucilla]_119-lucilla]_{2286-every woman of lucilla} 's large and public - spirited views must calculate upon as inevitable now and then . There was no moon , and [the Richmonds]_{2287-the richmonds} naturally were absent , and so were [the Miss Browns]_{135-the miss browns} , who were staying [there]_4723-there on a visit — for it was after the engagement between [Lydia[1 ]]_{175-lydia[1 ]} and [John]_{158-sir john} ; and [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} was away ( though perhaps under the circumstances that was no disadvantage ) ; and [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} was silenced ; and even [Barbara Lake]_120-barbara had failed [[her]_120-barbara patroness]_{1330-her patroness} . " [You]_119-lucilla are not in spirits to - night , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , [[my]_{96-mrs chiley} poor dear]_{4755-my poor dear} , "_{[96-mrs chiley]} said [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} , as [they]_2290-they went [upstairs]_362-upstairs ; and [the kind old lady]_{1889-the kind old lady} cast a fierce glance at [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} , who was going before [them]_2290-they with [Miss Bury]_{114-miss bury} , as if it could be [her]_{1889-the kind old lady} fault . " [Dear Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} , "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , " [I]_119-lucilla am in perfect spirits ; it is only the responsibility , [you]_{96-mrs chiley} know . [Poor Barbara]_120-barbara is ill , and [we]_2290-they ca n't have any music , and what if [people]_505-people should be bored ? When [one]_4465-one has [real friends]_{5257-real friends} to stand by [one]_4465-one it is different , "_{[119-lucilla]} said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , with an intonation that was not intended for [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} , " and [I]_119-lucilla always stand by [[my]_119-lucilla friends]_{4577-my friends} . "_{[119-lucilla]} This was the spirit with which [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} went [upstairs]_362-upstairs . It was a sentiment which pervaded [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} whole life . Even when [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had occasion to be sufficiently displeased with [the people who surrounded [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks}]_{2294-the people who surrounded her} , and to feel that [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} own loyal friendship met with no adequate response , this was the unfailing inspiration of [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} heart . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} did not rush into opposition because [any misguided man]_{2295-any misguided man} or [woman]_732-woman failed for the moment to appreciate [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} efforts , and return , as [they]_{2295-any misguided man} ought to have been glad to do , [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} sentiments of kindness . On the contrary , nothing could have been more long - suffering and tolerant and benign than the feelings with which [Lucilla]_119-lucilla regarded [the unfortunate persons who mistook or did not appreciate [her]_119-lucilla]_{2297-the unfortunate persons who mistook or did not appreciate her} . [She]_119-lucilla knew [herself]_119-lucilla , which , however superior [they]_{2295-any misguided man} might be , was something [they]_{2295-any misguided man} could not know ; and [she]_119-lucilla could afford to be sorry ( for [their]_{2295-any misguided man} own sakes ) for [their]_{2295-any misguided man} want of discrimination . If there should happen to be [somebody in [Grange]_41-grange Lane who had gained admittance into society under false pretences , not even such an offence , grievous as it was , could induce [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} to condemn [the culprit]_{1119-the culprit} unheard . It was at once [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} settled resolution , and a peculiarity of [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} character , to stand by [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} friends]_{1868-her friends}]_{2298-somebody in grange lane who had gained admittance into society under false pretences , not even such an offence , grievous as it was , could induce miss marjoribanks to condemn the culprit unheard . it was at once her settled resolution , and a peculiarity of her character , to stand by her friends} ; and whatever might be the thoughts in [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} own mind , [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} immediate decision was to shut [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} ears to every indication of [the culprit]_{1119-the culprit} 's personality , and to be blind to every suggestion that could identify [him]_{1119-the culprit} . [People who like to discover the alloy which blends with all human motives]_{2302-people who like to discover the alloy which blends with all human motives} , may suppose that [Lucilla]_119-lucilla felt [her]_119-lucilla own credit as [the leader of [society at stake]_{2304-society at stake}]_{2303-the leader of society at stake} , and would not admit that [she]_119-lucilla had been duped . But this had in reality but a very small share in the matter . [Her]_119-lucilla instinct , even when reason suggested that [she]_119-lucilla should be doubtful of [them]_{1868-her friends} , was always to side with [[her]_119-lucilla own friends]_{2305-her own friends} ; and though there might be [persons included in that sacred number who were scarcely worthy of the character]_{2306-persons included in that sacred number who were scarcely worthy of the character} , yet [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , like [every lofty character]_{2307-every lofty character} , could act but according to [her]_119-lucilla own nature , and could not forsake [any one whom [she]_119-lucilla supposed to be thus mysteriously and darkly assailed . And [she]_119-lucilla had [her]_119-lucilla reward]_{2308-any one whom she supposed to be thus mysteriously and darkly assailed . and she had her reward} . There are virtues in [this world]_{277-this world} which go without any recompense , but there are other virtues upon which [a prompt guerdon]_{2310-a prompt guerdon} is bestowed ; and [Lucilla]_119-lucilla possessed this happier development . Whether it was that little speech of [hers]_119-lucilla which touched [the mimic]_{883-the mimic} 's heart , or whether the effect was produced by some other secret influence , it is certain that this was the night on which [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} 's talent came to what may be called a sort of apotheosis . [She]_119-lucilla shook off [her]_119-lucilla languor as by a sudden inspiration , and gave such a sketch of [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} as up to this day is remembered more clearly in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} than [the man]_{1681-the man} [himself]_{1681-the man} . [She]_119-lucilla took [him]_{1681-the man} off to [his]_{1681-the man} very face , and [he]_{1681-the man} never found it out , though [everybody else]_{2143-everybody else} did , and [the house]_{339-the house} shook with restrained laughter . And as if this was not enough , [Rose Lake]_108-rose had come with [her]_108-rose portfolio , with some sketches of [[her]_108-rose brother]_{1449-her brother} 's ( who afterwards became so celebrated ) in it , which electrified [all the people who were fond of art]_{2317-all the people who were fond of art} ; and by the side of [the young Preraphaelite]_{2192-the young preraphaelite} was [Barbara]_{99-mrs woodburn} , who had come " to spite [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , "_{[99-mrs woodburn]} and who remained unwittingly to grace [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} triumph . [She]_{99-mrs woodburn} stood by [herself]_{99-mrs woodburn} , all wan and crumpled , all the night , showing [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} disappointment and rage and jilted state so clearly in [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} face , as to afford to [all the mammas in [[her]_{99-mrs woodburn} neighbourhood]_{2320-her neighbourhood}]_{2319-all the mammas in her neighbourhood} a most startling example of the danger of showing [your]_2321-your feelings , with which to point a moral to [the other young people]_{2322-the other young people} about . [She]_{99-mrs woodburn} had come because [Rose]_108-rose was coming , and [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} would not be eclipsed by [[her]_{99-mrs woodburn} younger sister]_{1468-her younger sister} . But [nobody]_4434-nobody took any notice of [Barbara]_{99-mrs woodburn} on this miserable evening ; [nobody]_4434-nobody asked [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} to sing , or offered [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} a seat , or even spoke to [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} , except [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , who in [her]_119-lucilla magnanimity found time to say a word as [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} passed . [She]_{99-mrs woodburn} was carelessly dressed , and [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} hair was hastily arranged , and [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} eyes were red . [She]_{99-mrs woodburn} had no desire to look as if [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} had not been jilted , and had no proper pride , as [Rose]_108-rose said ; and [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} , who was [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's partisan and champion , and who thought poor [Barbara]_{99-mrs woodburn} deserved it all , seized the opportunity , and delivered a little lecture on the subject to [the first group of girls who came in [her]_119-lucilla way]_{2326-the first group of girls who came in her way} . " A disappointment may happen to [any one]_{4391-any one} , "_{[96-mrs chiley]} said [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} ; " and so long as [they]_{2326-the first group of girls who came in her way} had done nothing unbecoming , [nobody]_4434-nobody could blame [them]_{2326-the first group of girls who came in her way} ; but , [[my]_{870-the old lady} dears]_{5262-my dears} , whatever [you]_{5262-my dears} do , do n't show it like that ! It makes [me]_{870-the old lady} ashamed of [my]_{870-the old lady} sex . And only look at [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ! "_{[870-the old lady]} said [the old lady]_{870-the old lady} . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had the best of it now . Instead of a failure , such as for a moment seemed likely , [she]_119-lucilla had a triumphant success . [She]_119-lucilla , and [she]_119-lucilla only , said a word of kindness to [[her]_119-lucilla formerly triumphant rival]_{2328-her formerly triumphant rival} . [She]_119-lucilla drove [her]_119-lucilla chariot over [Barbara]_{99-mrs woodburn} , and drew an advantage even from [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} sullen looks and red eyes . And the only thing that dissatisfied [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} in the entire course of the evening was the trustful confidence with which [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} left [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} , [the ( possible ) new candidate for [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} favour]_{2330-the ( possible ) new candidate for her favour} , beside [the Lakes]_{2331-the lakes} and [their]_{2331-the lakes} portfolio of drawings . In this , as in all other things , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla could not but follow the dictates of [her]_119-lucilla magnanimous nature . And even [her]_119-lucilla own prospects , as [[her]_119-lucilla old friend]_{1081-her old friend} lamented , were as nothing to [her]_119-lucilla in comparison with the good of [society]_444-society . Experience ought to have taught [her]_119-lucilla better ; but then experience rarely does that amount of practical good which is generally attributed to it in [the world]_{331-the world} . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla gave [little Rose]_108-rose the fullest opportunity of showing [her]_119-lucilla drawings to [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} and awakening [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} curiosity , and even securing [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} affections , as [the jealous observer]_{2336-the jealous observer} thought ; and [everybody]_{300-everybody} knows how little is necessary , if [a young woman]_{454-a young woman} likes to exert [herself]_{454-a young woman} , to lead [a poor man]_{1381-a poor man} to [his]_{1381-a poor man} undoing ; and [Mr Beverley]_{170-mr beverley} , though [an archdeacon]_{5117-an archdeacon} , was most probably , in this respect at least , no wiser than [other men]_{2341-other men} . This was the painful aspect of the case which [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} discussed with [[her]_{96-mrs chiley} husband]_{283-her husband} when [they]_2343-they got [home]_287-home . " [He]_{5143-the archdeacon} is not like what [clergymen]_{2090-clergymen} were in [our]_2343-they day , "_{[870-the old lady]} said [the old lady]_{870-the old lady} , " but still [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} is very nice , and has a nice position , and it would just suit [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; but to think of [her]_119-lucilla going and leaving [him]_{5143-the archdeacon} with [these Lake girls]_{5264-these lake girls} , notwithstanding the lesson [she]_119-lucilla has had ! and [I]_{96-mrs chiley} have no doubt [the little one]_{5265-the little one} is just as designing and nasty as [the other]_{5266-the other} . If it should come to anything , [she]_119-lucilla has only [herself]_119-lucilla to blame , "_{[96-mrs chiley]} said [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} . As for [the Colonel]_{595-the colonel} , [he]_{595-the colonel} took it more calmly , as [a gentleman]_{5077-a gentleman} might be expected to do . " [You]_{96-mrs chiley} may trust [a parson]_{5267-a parson} for that , "_{[2047-the old soldier]} said [the old soldier]_{2047-the old soldier} . " [He]_{5267-a parson} knows what [he]_{5267-a parson} is about . [You]_{96-mrs chiley} will never find [him]_{5267-a parson} make such an ass of [himself]_{5267-a parson} as [young Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} did . "_{[2047-the old soldier]} But this only made [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} sigh the more . " [Poor Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} ! "_{[870-the old lady]} said [the old lady]_{870-the old lady} . " [I]_{1027-the colonel 's wife} will never blame [him]_{115-mr cavendish} , [poor fellow]_{1049-poor fellow} . It was all that deceitful thing laying [her]_{1027-the colonel 's wife} snares for [him]_{115-mr cavendish} . For [my]_{1027-the colonel 's wife} part [I]_{1027-the colonel 's wife} never like to have anything to do with [those artist kind of people]_{5269-those artist kind of people} — [they]_{5269-those artist kind of people} are [all adventurers]_{5270-all adventurers} , "_{[1027-the colonel 's wife]} said [[the Colonel]_{595-the colonel} 's wife]_{1027-the colonel 's wife} ; and [she]_{1027-the colonel 's wife} went to bed with this unchristian persuasion in [her]_{1027-the colonel 's wife} mind . While [every one else]_{2352-every one else} regarded the matter with , to some extent , a personal bias , [the only person who looked at it abstractly]_{2353-the only person who looked at it abstractly} , and contemplated not the accidents of an evening , but the work itself , which was progressing in the face of all kinds of social difficulties , was [the master - mind which first conceived the grand design]_{2354-the master - mind which first conceived the grand design} of turning the chaotic elements of society in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} into one grand unity . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was not blind to the dangers that surrounded [her]_119-lucilla , nor indifferent to the partial disappointment [she]_119-lucilla had undergone ; but [she]_119-lucilla saw that , in spite of all , [her]_119-lucilla great work was making progress . And when [we]_2355-we announce that [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was satisfied , there remains little more to say . As for [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} , [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} , as was natural , knew nothing about the matter . [He]_{5143-the archdeacon} said again , with the natural obtuseness which is so general among [the gentlemen]_{574-the gentlemen} , that it had been a very pleasant party . " [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} has a fine clear candid nature , "_{[170-mr beverley]} said [Mr Beverley]_{170-mr beverley} , which certainly was better than pronouncing solemnly that [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was [a good woman]_{2358-a good woman} , which was what [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} said of [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} and [Lady Richmond]_{164-lady richmond} , in the lump , as it were , without considering how unlike [they]_2359-they were to [each other]_{679-each other} . That was all [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} , being only [a man]_{285-a man} , knew about it . But though [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was satisfied with the events of the evening , it would be vain to deny that there were perturbations in [her]_119-lucilla mind as [she]_119-lucilla laid [her]_119-lucilla head upon [her]_119-lucilla maiden pillow . [She]_119-lucilla said to [herself]_119-lucilla again with profounder fervour , that fortunately [her]_119-lucilla affections had not been engaged ; but there were more things than affections to be taken into consideration . Could it be possible that mystery , and perhaps imposture , of one kind or another , had crossed the sacred threshold of [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} ; and that [people]_505-people might find out and cast in [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's face the dreadful discovery that [a man]_{285-a man} had been received in [[her]_119-lucilla house]_{2364-her house} who was not what [he]_{285-a man} appeared to be ? When such an idea crossed [her]_119-lucilla mind , [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} shivered under [her]_119-lucilla satin quilt . Of course [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} could not change the nature of the fact one way or another ; but , at least , it was [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} duty to act with great circumspection , so that if possible it might not be found out — for [Lucilla]_119-lucilla appreciated fully the difference that exists between wrong and discovery . If [any man]_{2100-any man} was imposing upon [[his]_{2100-any man} neighbours]_{1363-his neighbours} and telling lies about [himself]_{2100-any man} , it was [his]_{2100-any man} own fault ; but if [a leader of society]_{773-a leader of society} were to betray the fact of having received and petted [such a person]_{2368-such a person} , then the responsibility was on [her]_119-lucilla shoulders . And softer thoughts mingled with these prudential considerations — that sweet yet stern resolution to stand by [[her]_119-lucilla friends]_{1868-her friends} which [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had this evening expressed , and that sense of pity for [everybody who is unfortunate which asserts itself even in the strongest of female intelligences]_{2370-everybody who is unfortunate which asserts itself even in the strongest of female intelligences} . On the whole , it was clear that prudence was the great thing required , and a determination not to give too hasty heed to anything , nor to put [herself]_119-lucilla in the wrong by any alarmist policy . Fortunately the respectability of [[Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} 's house]_{771-dr marjoribanks 's house} was enough to cover [its guests]_{2372-its guests} with a shining buckler . Thus [Lucilla]_119-lucilla calmed down [her]_119-lucilla own apprehensions , and succeeded in convincing [herself]_119-lucilla that if [the impostor whom the Archdeacon]_{2373-the impostor whom the archdeacon} had seen had been really received in [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} , it was so much the worse for [the impostor]_{2374-the impostor} ; but that , in the meantime , in the lack of evidence it was much the best thing to take no notice . If there was [any one else in Carlingford who regarded that past danger with a livelier horror and a more distinct fear]_{2375-any one else in carlingford who regarded that past danger with a livelier horror and a more distinct fear} , certainly [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had no way of knowing of it ; and [nobody had been remarked as being in a despondent condition , or , indeed , in anything but the highest spirits , in the course of this Thursday]_{2376-nobody had been remarked as being in a despondent condition , or , indeed , in anything but the highest spirits , in the course of this thursday} , except the ungrateful creature who had begun all the mischief ; and tolerant as [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was , it would have been going beyond the limits of nature to have expected that [she]_119-lucilla could have been profoundly sorry for [Barbara Lake]_120-barbara . At the same time , poor [Barbara]_120-barbara , though [she]_120-barbara was not [an elevated character]_{2377-an elevated character} , had gone [home]_287-home in a very sad state of mind . [She]_120-barbara had taken courage to ask [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} about [[her]_{99-mrs woodburn} brother]_{1449-her brother} , and [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} had made the very briefest and rudest response to [her]_120-barbara question , and had " taken off "_{[99-mrs woodburn]} [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} woe - begone looks almost to [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} very face . And [no one]_{281-no one} had shown the least sympathy for [the forsaken one]_{2381-the forsaken one} . [She]_120-barbara had not even been called from [her]_120-barbara solitude to sing , which might have been something , and it was [Rose]_108-rose , as [she]_120-barbara said to [herself]_120-barbara , who had attracted all the attention ; for , like [most selfish people]_{2382-most selfish people} , [Barbara]_{99-mrs woodburn} , though keenly aware of [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} own wrongs , had no eyes to perceive that [Rose]_108-rose , who had [a proud little spirit]_{2383-a proud little spirit} , was anything but satisfied with the evening 's entertainment , to which [she]_108-rose had [herself]_108-rose so largely contributed . " [I]_{99-mrs woodburn} feel as if [I]_{99-mrs woodburn} should never see [him]_{2381-the forsaken one} more , "_{[99-mrs woodburn]} [Barbara]_{99-mrs woodburn} said , quite subdued and broken down , with a burst of tears , as [the two]_{678-the two} went [home]_287-home ; and poor little [Rose]_108-rose , who was soft - hearted , forgot all [her]_108-rose disapprobation in sympathy . " Never mind [them]_{678-the two} , [dear]_4458-dear ; [they]_{678-the two} have no feeling . [We]_{678-the two} must cling together all the closer , and try to be everything to [each other]_{679-each other} , "_[108-rose] [Rose]_108-rose said , with eyes which were full , but which would not shed any tears . What was passing through [her]_108-rose own mind was , that it was not for [herself]_108-rose , but for [her]_108-rose portfolio and the talk that arose over it , that [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had asked [her]_108-rose ; but , at the same time , [she]_108-rose said to [herself]_108-rose , that all that was nothing in comparison to the wound of the heart under which [Barbara]_{99-mrs woodburn} was suffering . " [Dear]_4458-dear , never mind , [we]_{678-the two} will be everything to [each other]_{679-each other} , "_[108-rose] said poor little romantic [Rose]_108-rose ; and [the elder sister]_{2386-the elder sister} , even in the depths of [her]_{2386-the elder sister} dejection , could have given [her]_108-rose a good shake for uttering such an absurd sentiment ; for a great deal of good it would do to be everything to [each other]_{679-each other} — as if that could ever replace the orange blossoms and the wedding tour , and [the carriage]_{2388-the carriage} and [handsome house]_{2389-handsome house} , which were included in the name of [Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} ! " And [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was such [a dear]_{4479-a dear} ! "_[108-rose] [she]_108-rose said to [herself]_108-rose in [her]_108-rose own mind , and wept , and made [her]_108-rose eyes redder and redder . If [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} had known all that was going on in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} that night , the chances are that [he]_{115-mr cavendish} would have been most flattered by those tears which [Barbara]_{99-mrs woodburn} shed for [him]_{115-mr cavendish} under the lamps in [Grove Street]_{27-grove street} ; but then it is to be hoped [he]_{115-mr cavendish} would not have been insensible either to the just reticence and self - restraint which , mingling with [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's suspicions , prevented [her]_108-rose , as [she]_108-rose [herself]_108-rose said , even in the deepest seclusion of [her]_108-rose own thoughts , from naming any name . But [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's good luck and powers of persuasion were such that after a while [she]_119-lucilla even succeeded in convincing [little Rose Lake]_108-rose of the perfect reasonableness , and indeed necessity , of sacrificing [herself]_108-rose to the public interests of [the community]_{1480-the community} . " As for enjoying it , "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} said , " that is quite a different matter . Now and then perhaps for a minute [one]_4465-one enjoys it ; but that is not what [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} am thinking of . One owes something to [one]_4465-one 's fellow - creatures , [you]_5278-you know ; and if it made the evening go off well , [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} should not mind in the least to be hustled up in a corner and contradicted . To be sure , [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} do n't remember that it ever happened to [me]_{88-miss marjoribanks} ; but then [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} have such luck ; and [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} am sure [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} give [you]_5278-you full leave to box [the Archdeacon]_{170-mr beverley} 's ears next Thursday ; or to tell [him]_{170-mr beverley} [he]_{170-mr beverley} does not know anything in [the world]_{331-the world} about art , "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} thoughtfully , with a new combination rising in [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} mind . " Thank [you]_5278-you , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , "_[108-rose] said [Rose]_108-rose , " but [I]_108-rose shall not come back again . [I]_108-rose am much obliged to [you]_5278-you . It does not do for [people who have work to do]_{5280-people who have work to do} . [My]_108-rose time is all [I]_108-rose have , and [I]_108-rose can not afford to waste it , especially — — "_[108-rose] " [Rose]_108-rose , "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , " how are [you]_108-rose ever to be [an artist]_{5057-an artist} if [you]_108-rose do not know life ? That is just the very reason why [you]_108-rose ought to go out into [the world]_{331-the world} ; and [I]_119-lucilla do n't see , for [my]_119-lucilla part , that it matters whether it is pleasant or not . To practise scales all day long is anything but pleasant , but then [one]_4465-one has to do it , [you]_108-rose know . [I]_119-lucilla do n't blame [you]_108-rose , "_{[119-lucilla]} said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , with tender condescension . " [You]_108-rose are [a dear little thing]_{5284-a dear little thing} , and [you]_108-rose do n't know any better ; but [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} went through Political Economy , and learnt all about that;—you do n't think [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} choose it for the pleasure ? But [you]_108-rose all know what is the object of [my]_{88-miss marjoribanks} life , and [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} hope [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} am not one to shrink from [my]_{88-miss marjoribanks} duty , "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} added . And it was difficult to reply to such a sublime declaration . [Little Rose]_108-rose left [[her]_108-rose friend]_{503-her friend} with the conviction that it was [her]_108-rose duty , too , to sacrifice [herself]_108-rose for the benefit of society and the advancement of art . Such were the lofty sentiments elicited naturally , as enthusiasm responds to enthusiasm , by [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's self - devotion . Already , although [she]_108-rose was not much more than twenty , [she]_108-rose had the consoling consciousness that [she]_108-rose had wrought a great work in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} ; and if [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} required a little sacrifice from [[her]_108-rose assistants]_{2392-her assistants} , [she]_108-rose did not shrink from making the same in [[her]_108-rose own person]_{523-her own person} , as has been shadowed forth in the case of [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , and as will yet , in the course of this history , be still more seriously and even sadly evolved . Three weeks had passed in this way , making it still more and more visible to [Lucilla]_119-lucilla how much [she]_119-lucilla had lost in losing [Mr Cavendish , of whom nothing as yet had been heard]_{2394-mr cavendish , of whom nothing as yet had been heard} , when suddenly , one day , about luncheon - time , at the hour when [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was known to be at [home]_287-home , the drawing - room door opened without any warning , and [the missing man]_{2396-the missing man} walked in . It was thus that [Lucilla]_119-lucilla [herself]_119-lucilla described the unexpected apparition , which appeared to [her]_119-lucilla to have dropped from the clouds . [She]_119-lucilla avowed afterwards to [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} that [his]_{2396-the missing man} entrance was so utterly unexpected , so noiseless , and without warning , that [she]_{96-mrs chiley} felt quite silly , and could not tell in the least how [she]_{96-mrs chiley} behaved ; though [the friends of [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks}]_{2397-the friends of miss marjoribanks} , it is to be hoped , are too well acquainted with [her]_{96-mrs chiley} promptitude of mind and action to imagine that [she]_{96-mrs chiley} in any way compromised [herself]_{96-mrs chiley} even under the surprise of the moment . As for [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , [he]_{115-mr cavendish} exhibited a certain mixture of timidity and excitement which it was remarkable , and indeed rather flattering for [any lady]_{2398-any lady} to see , in such [an accomplished man of [the world]_{331-the world}]_{2399-an accomplished man of the world} . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was not [a person]_{521-a person} to deceive [herself]_119-lucilla , nor did [she]_119-lucilla want experience in such matters , as has been already shown ; but it would be vain to deny that the conviction forced upon [her]_119-lucilla mind by the demeanour of [[her]_119-lucilla visitor]_{813-her visitor} was that it was [a man about to propose who thus made [his]_{115-mr cavendish} unlooked - for appearance before [her]_119-lucilla]_{2403-a man about to propose who thus made his unlooked - for appearance before her} . [She]_119-lucilla confessed afterwards to [[her]_119-lucilla confidential friend]_{2404-her confidential friend} that [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had all the signs of it in [his]_{115-mr cavendish} looks and manners . " [He]_{115-mr cavendish} gave that little nervous cough , "_{[119-lucilla]} [Lucilla]_119-lucilla said , " and pulled [his]_{115-mr cavendish} cravat just so , and stared into [his]_{115-mr cavendish} hat as if [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had it all written down there ; and looked as [They]_505-people always look , "_{[119-lucilla]} [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} added , with a touch of natural contempt . Nor was this all the change in [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} 's appearance . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} had managed miraculously in [his]_{115-mr cavendish} month 's absence to grow the most charming little moustache and beard , which were , to be sure , slightly red , like [most people]_{1186-most people} 's . It gleamed into [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's mind in a moment that [people]_505-people did such things sometimes by way of disguising [themselves]_505-people ; but if such had been [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} 's intention , it had utterly failed , since [he]_{115-mr cavendish} seemed rather more like [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} than before , in [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's opinion , and certainly was more likely to attract attention , since beards were not so usual in these days . [They]_2407-they met on the very spot where [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had seen [him]_{115-mr cavendish} last , with that look of insane terror on [his]_{115-mr cavendish} handsome face . And [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} was still in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} , if it was [he]_{115-mr cavendish} who had occasioned such a panic . [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} came in as if [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had never been absent , as if [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had seen [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} on the previous night , and had no fear of anything in [the world]_{331-the world} but of failing to please [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} ; and [Lucilla]_119-lucilla fortunately saw the nature of the position , and was not to be put out even by such an emergency . Of course , under the circumstances , to accept [him]_{115-mr cavendish} was utterly out of the question ; but , at the same time , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla did not feel it expedient , without much more distinct information , to put a definitive and cruel negative on [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} 's hopes . As for [Barbara Lake]_120-barbara , that was a trifle not worth thinking of ; and , notwithstanding that there was something rather unaccountable in [his]_{115-mr cavendish} conduct , [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was still [the probable member for [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{2410-the probable member for carlingford} , just , as [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} so often said , the position which , of all others , [she]_{96-mrs chiley} would have chosen for [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; so that [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was not prepared , without due consideration , to bring the matter to a final end . While [Lucilla]_119-lucilla made this rapid summary of affairs and took [her]_119-lucilla stand in [her]_119-lucilla own mind , [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} had taken a chair and had opened the conversation . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} hoped [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had not been entirely forgotten , though a fortnight 's absence was a severe tax on [anybody]_313-anybody 's memory — — " A fortnight ! "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} ; " how happy [you]_{115-mr cavendish} must have been while [you]_{115-mr cavendish} have been away!—for [I]_119-lucilla assure [you]_{115-mr cavendish} a month is a month at [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} ; and [one]_4465-one does not get such ornaments in two weeks , "_{[119-lucilla]} said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , putting [her]_119-lucilla hand to [her]_119-lucilla chin , which made [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} laugh , and look more nervous than ever . " It is a souvenir of where [I]_{115-mr cavendish} have been , "_{[115-mr cavendish]} [he]_{115-mr cavendish} said . " [I]_{115-mr cavendish} could imagine [I]_{115-mr cavendish} had been gone two years , judging by [my]_{115-mr cavendish} own feelings . [I]_{115-mr cavendish} am so pleased to see that [you]_{115-mr cavendish} remember how long it is . [I]_{115-mr cavendish} dare say it looked a little droll running away so , but [I]_{115-mr cavendish} dared not trust [myself]_{115-mr cavendish} with leave - takings , "_{[115-mr cavendish]} [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} said , with an air of sentiment . " [I]_{115-mr cavendish} have been watching over [a poor friend of [mine]_{115-mr cavendish} on [his]_{5286-a poor friend of mine on his sick - bed} sick - bed]_{5286-a poor friend of mine on his sick - bed} . [He]_{5286-a poor friend of mine on his sick - bed} was once very good to [me]_{115-mr cavendish} , and when [he]_{5286-a poor friend of mine on his sick - bed} sent for [me]_{115-mr cavendish} [I]_{115-mr cavendish} could not delay or refuse [him]_{5286-a poor friend of mine on his sick - bed} . [I]_{115-mr cavendish} found [he]_{5286-a poor friend of mine on his sick - bed} had telegraphed for [me]_{115-mr cavendish} when [I]_{115-mr cavendish} got [home]_287-home the last Thursday evening [I]_{115-mr cavendish} was [here]_4529-here , "_{[115-mr cavendish]} [he]_{115-mr cavendish} continued , looking [Lucilla]_119-lucilla full in the face with the candour of conscious truth — though , to be sure , when [people]_505-people are stating a simple fact , it is seldom that [they]_505-people take the pains to be so particular . " [I]_{115-mr cavendish} started by [the night - train]_{5289-the night - train} , and crossed [the Channel]_{5290-the channel} while [you]_119-lucilla were all fast asleep . [I]_{115-mr cavendish} wonder if [any one]_{4391-any one} gave [me]_{115-mr cavendish} a thought , "_{[115-mr cavendish]} continued [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} ; and it was still more and more impressed upon [Lucilla]_119-lucilla that [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had all the signs of [a man who had come to propose]_{2413-a man who had come to propose} . " [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} can not say about that night in particular , but [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} am sure [a great many people]_{639-a great many people} have given [you]_119-lucilla a thought , "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . " [We]_{639-a great many people} have all been wondering what had become of [you]_119-lucilla , where [you]_119-lucilla were , and when [you]_119-lucilla were coming back . So far as [I]_119-lucilla am concerned , [I]_119-lucilla have missed [you]_{115-mr cavendish} dreadfully , "_{[119-lucilla]} said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , with [her]_119-lucilla usual openness ; and [she]_119-lucilla really thought for a moment that [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} in a sudden transport was going down on [his]_{115-mr cavendish} knees . " [I]_{115-mr cavendish} scarcely hoped for so much happiness , "_{[115-mr cavendish]} [he]_{115-mr cavendish} said ; and though [he]_{115-mr cavendish} kept up the tone proper to good society , which might mean sport or earnest according as the occasion required , there was a certain air of gratitude and tenderness in [his]_{115-mr cavendish} face which sent [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's active mind a - wondering . " [He]_{115-mr cavendish} is thinking of the music - stand , "_{[119-lucilla]} [she]_119-lucilla said to [herself]_119-lucilla , and then went on with what [she]_119-lucilla was saying ; for though [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had a very good opinion of [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , it had not occurred to [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} that [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} was very deeply in love — with [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , at all events . " Ah , yes — not only for the flirting , [you]_{115-mr cavendish} know , which of itself is a dreadful loss ; but then [you]_{115-mr cavendish} were so good in keeping [the gentlemen]_{574-the gentlemen} to [their]_{574-the gentlemen} duty . [I]_119-lucilla missed [you]_{115-mr cavendish} dreadfully — there has been [nobody at all]_{5294-nobody at all} to help [me]_119-lucilla , "_{[119-lucilla]} said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . [Her]_119-lucilla tone was so genuinely plaintive that [Mr Cavendish]_{2414-mr cavendish} grew more and more moved . [He]_{2414-mr cavendish} put down [his]_{2414-mr cavendish} hat , [he]_{2414-mr cavendish} cleared [his]_{2414-mr cavendish} throat , [he]_{2414-mr cavendish} got up and walked to the window — evidently [he]_{2414-mr cavendish} was getting up [his]_{2414-mr cavendish} courage for the last step . " But [I]_{2414-mr cavendish} heard [you]_119-lucilla had [some distinguished strangers]_{5295-some distinguished strangers} [here]_4529-here , "_{[2414-mr cavendish]} [he]_{2414-mr cavendish} said , coming back to [his]_{2414-mr cavendish} seat without having , as it appeared , made up [his]_{2414-mr cavendish} mind . " [[My]_{2414-mr cavendish} sister]_{4404-my sister} wrote — that is to say [I]_{2414-mr cavendish} heard — [I]_{2414-mr cavendish} really do n't remember how [I]_{2414-mr cavendish} got the news ; [a dean]_{5298-a dean} , or [bishop]_2098-bishop , or something — — ? "_{[2414-mr cavendish]} " Oh , yes , [Mr Archdeacon Beverley]_{170-mr beverley} ; [he]_{170-mr beverley} came precisely the night [you]_{170-mr beverley} went away , "_{[119-lucilla]} said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . " Did n't [you]_{170-mr beverley} see [him]_{170-mr beverley} ? [I]_119-lucilla thought [you]_{170-mr beverley} stayed till after [he]_{170-mr beverley} came into [the room]_{395-the room} . [A nice clergyman]_{5110-a nice clergyman} is very nice , [you]_{170-mr beverley} know ; but , after all , [a man who has some experience in society]_{5302-a man who has some experience in society} — and [we]_5303-we have had no music to speak of since [you]_{170-mr beverley} went away . [Poor dear Barbara]_120-barbara has had such a bad cold . In short , [we]_5303-we have all been at sixes and sevens ; and [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} — — "_{[119-lucilla]} " Oh , never mind [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} , "_{[115-mr cavendish]} said [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , and [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} felt that [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had not winced at the name , though [he]_{115-mr cavendish} did glance up at [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} in spite of [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} with a little gleam in [his]_{115-mr cavendish} eyes when [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} mentioned [Barbara Lake]_120-barbara . Perhaps this was because [he]_{115-mr cavendish} knew nothing about [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} , perhaps because [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was prepared to hear [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} named . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla did not give [him]_{115-mr cavendish} all the benefit of the uncertainty , for [she]_119-lucilla began to get a little impatient , and to wonder , if [the man]_{1681-the man} had come to propose , as appearances suggested , why [he]_{115-mr cavendish} did not do it and get done with it?—which was a very reasonable question . This time , however , it certainly was coming . " [I]_{115-mr cavendish} do n't like [nice clergymen]_{5306-nice clergymen} , "_{[115-mr cavendish]} said [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , " especially not when it is [you]_119-lucilla who find [them]_{5306-nice clergymen} so . If [I]_{115-mr cavendish} could really flatter [myself]_{115-mr cavendish} that [you]_119-lucilla missed [me]_{115-mr cavendish} — — "_{[115-mr cavendish]} " [We]_5307-we all did , "_{[119-lucilla]} said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; " there is no compliment about it ; and poor dear [Barbara]_120-barbara has had such a cold — — "_{[119-lucilla]} " Ah ! "_{[2418-the unfortunate aspirant]} said [the unfortunate aspirant]_{2418-the unfortunate aspirant} ; and once more [he]_{115-mr cavendish} gave a doubtful glance at [Lucilla]_119-lucilla — decidedly the name of [Barbara]_120-barbara had more effect upon [him]_{115-mr cavendish} than that of [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} . It seemed to damp [his]_{115-mr cavendish} fire and smother the words on [his]_{115-mr cavendish} lips , and [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had to take another promenade to the window to recover [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} . After that , however , [he]_{115-mr cavendish} came back evidently wound up and determined ; and [his]_{115-mr cavendish} eyes , as [he]_{115-mr cavendish} returned to [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's side , fell upon the music - stand by means of which [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had covered [his]_{115-mr cavendish} fright and flight ( if it was not a mere hallucination on [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's part that [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had been frightened and had fled ) on the night [he]_{115-mr cavendish} left [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} came back with the air of [a man who means to delay and deliberate no more]_{2420-a man who means to delay and deliberate no more} . " If [I]_{115-mr cavendish} could flatter [myself]_{115-mr cavendish} that [you]_{96-mrs chiley} had missed [me]_{115-mr cavendish} , "_{[115-mr cavendish]} [he]_{115-mr cavendish} said ; " [you]_{96-mrs chiley} — not [any one else]_{5308-any one else} — [I]_{115-mr cavendish} might have the courage to ask — — "_{[115-mr cavendish]} It was at that precise moment of all moments that [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} , whom [they]_2421-they had not heard coming [upstairs]_362-upstairs , though [she]_{96-mrs chiley} was sufficiently audible , suddenly opened the door . [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , as was natural , broke off in a moment with a face which had turned crimson , and even [Lucilla]_119-lucilla [herself]_119-lucilla felt a little annoyed and put out , when , as in duty bound , [she]_119-lucilla got up to meet and welcome [[her]_119-lucilla old friend]_{1081-her old friend} . One thing was fortunate , as [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} afterwards reflected , that since it was to be interrupted , it had been interrupted so early , before [he]_{115-mr cavendish} could have put [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} in any ridiculous attitude , for example ; for at such moments it is well known that [some men]_{4585-some men} go down upon [their]_{4585-some men} knees — or at least such is the ineradicable belief of [womankind]_{2425-womankind} . If [Mr Cavendish]_{2426-mr cavendish} had been on [his]_{2426-mr cavendish} knees — though , to tell the truth , [he]_{2426-mr cavendish} was not a very likely subject — the position would have been much more embarrassing . But as it was , there was an end . [He]_{2426-mr cavendish} turned back again to the window , biting [his]_{2426-mr cavendish} glove in the most frantic way , and taking up [his]_{2426-mr cavendish} hat , while [she]_{96-mrs chiley} , always [mistress of the position]_{2427-mistress of the position} , advanced to [the new - comer]_{2428-the new - comer} with outstretched hands . " [I]_119-lucilla know [you]_{2426-mr cavendish} have come to have lunch with [me]_119-lucilla , "_{[119-lucilla]} said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . " [You]_{2426-mr cavendish} are always so nice — just when [I]_119-lucilla wanted [you]_{2426-mr cavendish} ; for , of course , [I]_119-lucilla dared not have asked [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} to go [downstairs]_{302-downstairs} if [I]_119-lucilla had been all alone . "_{[119-lucilla]} " [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} ! "_{[870-the old lady]} cried [the old lady]_{870-the old lady} , with a little scream . " So [he]_{115-mr cavendish} has really come back ! [I]_{96-mrs chiley} am so glad to see [you]_{2426-mr cavendish} . [I]_{96-mrs chiley} ca n't tell [you]_{2426-mr cavendish} how glad [I]_{96-mrs chiley} am to see [you]_{2426-mr cavendish} ; and , [I]_{96-mrs chiley} declare , with a beard ! Oh , [you]_{2426-mr cavendish} need not blush for what [I]_{96-mrs chiley} say . [I]_{96-mrs chiley} am old enough to be both [[your]_{2426-mr cavendish} grandmothers]_{4888-your grandmothers} , and [I]_{96-mrs chiley} am so glad to see [you]_{2426-mr cavendish} together again ! "_{[96-mrs chiley]} said [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} , with an imprudent effusion of sentiment . And it may be imagined what the effect of this utterance was upon [the suitor whose love - making ( if [he]_{2430-the suitor whose love - making ( if he was really going to make love ) was thus cut short in the bud} was really going to make love ) was thus cut short in the bud]_{2430-the suitor whose love - making ( if he was really going to make love ) was thus cut short in the bud} . [He]_{2430-the suitor whose love - making ( if he was really going to make love ) was thus cut short in the bud} coughed more than ever when [he]_{2430-the suitor whose love - making ( if he was really going to make love ) was thus cut short in the bud} shook hands with [the new - comer]_{2428-the new - comer} , and kept fast hold of [his]_{2430-the suitor whose love - making ( if he was really going to make love ) was thus cut short in the bud} hat with that despairing grasp which is common to [men in trouble]_{2432-men in trouble} . And then [he]_{2430-the suitor whose love - making ( if he was really going to make love ) was thus cut short in the bud} kept looking at the door , as if [he]_{2430-the suitor whose love - making ( if he was really going to make love ) was thus cut short in the bud} expected [some one else]_{2433-some one else} to come in , or wanted to escape ; and so far from following up [his]_{2430-the suitor whose love - making ( if he was really going to make love ) was thus cut short in the bud} interrupted address by any explanatory or regretful glances , [he]_{2430-the suitor whose love - making ( if he was really going to make love ) was thus cut short in the bud} never even looked at [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , which , to be sure , struck [her]_{96-mrs chiley} as odd enough . " [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} is very good , "_{[2430-the suitor whose love - making ( if he was really going to make love ) was thus cut short in the bud]} [he]_{2430-the suitor whose love - making ( if he was really going to make love ) was thus cut short in the bud} said , " and [I]_{2430-the suitor whose love - making ( if he was really going to make love ) was thus cut short in the bud} am very glad to see [you]_{88-miss marjoribanks} so soon after [my]_{2430-the suitor whose love - making ( if he was really going to make love ) was thus cut short in the bud} return , [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} — though , of course , [I]_{2430-the suitor whose love - making ( if he was really going to make love ) was thus cut short in the bud} should have called ; but [I]_{2430-the suitor whose love - making ( if he was really going to make love ) was thus cut short in the bud} may have to go away in a day or two ; and [I]_{2430-the suitor whose love - making ( if he was really going to make love ) was thus cut short in the bud} am afraid [I]_{2430-the suitor whose love - making ( if he was really going to make love ) was thus cut short in the bud} can not have the pleasure of staying to lunch . "_{[2430-the suitor whose love - making ( if he was really going to make love ) was thus cut short in the bud]} " Oh , yes , [you]_{88-miss marjoribanks} must stay , "_{[96-mrs chiley]} said [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} ; " [I]_{96-mrs chiley} want to hear all about it . Go away again in a day or two ? If [I]_{96-mrs chiley} were [Lucilla]_119-lucilla [I]_{96-mrs chiley} would not let [you]_{88-miss marjoribanks} go away . [She]_119-lucilla is [queen]_5311-queen now in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} , [you]_{88-miss marjoribanks} know;—and then [poor old Mr Chiltern]_{140-mr chiltern} is so ill . [I]_{96-mrs chiley} hope [you]_{88-miss marjoribanks} wo n't think of going away . [They]_5312-they all say it would be such a pity if anything happened to [him]_{140-mr chiltern} while [you]_{88-miss marjoribanks} were away . Tell [me]_{96-mrs chiley} where [you]_{88-miss marjoribanks} have been , and what [you]_{88-miss marjoribanks} have been doing all this time . [We]_5312-they have missed [you]_{88-miss marjoribanks} so dreadfully . And now [you]_{88-miss marjoribanks} look quite like [a military man with that beard]_{5313-a military man with that beard} . "_{[96-mrs chiley]} " [I]_{115-mr cavendish} have been nursing [a sick friend]_{5314-a sick friend} — on [the Continent]_{30-the continent} , "_{[115-mr cavendish]} said [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} ; " not very cheerful work . [I]_{2434-the embarrassed man} am sorry about [Mr Chiltern]_{140-mr chiltern} , but [I]_{2434-the embarrassed man} can not help it . [I]_{2434-the embarrassed man} have doubts now whether , even if [he]_{140-mr chiltern} were to die , [I]_{2434-the embarrassed man} should offer [myself]_{2434-the embarrassed man} . [I]_{2434-the embarrassed man} could n't give pledges to [all the shopkeepers]_{5315-all the shopkeepers} about [my]_{2434-the embarrassed man} opinions , "_{[2434-the embarrassed man]} said [the embarrassed man]_{2434-the embarrassed man} ; and as [he]_{2434-the embarrassed man} spoke , [he]_{2434-the embarrassed man} put [his]_{2434-the embarrassed man} hat against [his]_{2434-the embarrassed man} breast like a buckler . " [I]_{2434-the embarrassed man} must not detain [you]_{96-mrs chiley} from [your]_{96-mrs chiley} lunch . Good - bye , [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} ; [I]_{2434-the embarrassed man} am very sorry [I]_{2434-the embarrassed man} ca n't stay . "_{[2434-the embarrassed man]} " But , [dear]_4458-dear [me]_{96-mrs chiley} , stop a minute — don't run away from [us]_5317-us , "_{[96-mrs chiley]} said [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} . " Come and talk it all over with [the Colonel]_{595-the colonel} , there is [a dear]_{4479-a dear} — and do n't do anything rash . Good - bye , if [you]_{96-mrs chiley} will go , "_{[870-the old lady]} said [the old lady]_{870-the old lady} . [She]_{870-the old lady} sat with a look of consternation in [her]_{870-the old lady} face , looking at [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , as [he]_{2434-the embarrassed man} made [his]_{2434-the embarrassed man} way [downstairs]_{302-downstairs} . " Did [I]_{96-mrs chiley} come in at a wrong time , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ? "_{[96-mrs chiley]} said [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} , in distress . " Have [you]_119-lucilla refused [him]_{2434-the embarrassed man} , [[my]_{96-mrs chiley} dear]_{4403-my dear} ? What is the matter ? [I]_{96-mrs chiley} am so dreadfully afraid [I]_{96-mrs chiley} came in at the wrong time . "_{[96-mrs chiley]} " [Dear Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} , "_{[119-lucilla]} said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla sweetly , " [you]_{96-mrs chiley} can never come in at a wrong time ; and it is just as well , on the whole , that [he]_{2434-the embarrassed man} didn't — for [I]_119-lucilla was not prepared to give [him]_{2434-the embarrassed man} any answer . [I]_119-lucilla am sure , on the contrary , it was quite providential , "_{[119-lucilla]} [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} said ; but it may be doubted whether [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's mind perfectly corresponded to [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} words on this occasion , though [she]_119-lucilla was so amiable about it , as [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} afterwards said . For even when [a woman]_{4411-a woman} has not [her]_{4411-a woman} answer ready , [she]_{4411-a woman} has always a certain curiosity about a proposal ; and then when such a delicate matter is crushed in the bud like this , [who can tell if it will ever blossom again , and find full expression]_{2438-who can tell if it will ever blossom again , and find full expression} ? [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} could not be said to be disappointed , but unquestionably [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} regretted a little that [he]_2439-he had not been permitted to say out [his]_2439-he say . As for [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} , when [she]_{96-mrs chiley} understood all the rights of it , [she]_{96-mrs chiley} was afflicted beyond measure , and could not forgive [herself]_{96-mrs chiley} for the unlucky part [she]_{96-mrs chiley} had played . " If [you]_{96-mrs chiley} had only said [you]_{96-mrs chiley} were engaged , "_{[870-the old lady]} [the old lady]_{870-the old lady} exclaimed , " or not at [home]_287-home — or anything , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ! [You]_{96-mrs chiley} know , [you]_{96-mrs chiley} need never stand on ceremony with [me]_{96-mrs chiley} . No wonder [he]_2439-he looked as if [he]_2439-he could eat [me]_{96-mrs chiley} ! [Poor fellow]_{1049-poor fellow} ! and [I]_{96-mrs chiley} dare say [he]_2439-he has gone away with [his]_2439-he heart full , "_{[96-mrs chiley]} said [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} , with the tenderest sympathy . [She]_{96-mrs chiley} could not get over it , nor eat any lunch , nor think of anything else . " [Poor dear boy]_{5323-poor dear boy} ! [He]_2439-he need not have been so put out with [an old woman like [me]_{2441-the kind old woman}]_{5324-an old woman like me} . [He]_2439-he might have known if [he]_2439-he had given [me]_{2441-the kind old woman} the least hint , or even a look , [I]_{2441-the kind old woman} would have gone away , "_{[2441-the kind old woman]} said [the kind old woman]_{2441-the kind old woman} . " But [you]_{96-mrs chiley} must be all the kinder to [him]_2439-he when [he]_2439-he comes back , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . And , [[my]_{2441-the kind old woman} dear]_{4403-my dear} , if [I]_{2441-the kind old woman} were [you]_{96-mrs chiley} , [I]_{2441-the kind old woman} would stay in this afternoon . [He]_2439-he is sure to come back , and [I]_{2441-the kind old woman} would not keep [him]_2439-he in pain . "_{[2441-the kind old woman]} " [I]_119-lucilla do n't think [he]_2439-he will come back , "_{[119-lucilla]} [Lucilla]_119-lucilla could not help saying ; for [she]_119-lucilla had a conviction that nothing more would come of it ; but nevertheless [she]_119-lucilla did stay in that afternoon , and received several visits , but saw nothing more of [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} . It was rather vexatious , to tell the truth ; for to see [a man]_{285-a man} so near the point and not even to have the satisfaction of refusing [him]_{285-a man} , is naturally aggravating to [a woman]_{4411-a woman} . But [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had far too much philosophy as well as good sense to be vexed on that account with [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} , who could not forgive [herself]_{96-mrs chiley} , and to make up for the consequences of [her]_{96-mrs chiley} unlucky visit , would have done anything in [the world]_{331-the world} . [The old lady]_{870-the old lady} [herself]_{870-the old lady} returned in the afternoon to know the result , and was doubly vexed and distressed to hear [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had not come back . " [I]_{870-the old lady} ought to be on [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} 's side , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , "_{[870-the old lady]} [she]_{870-the old lady} said , with tears in [her]_{870-the old lady} eyes . " [I]_{870-the old lady} know [I]_{870-the old lady} ought , when it was [I]_{870-the old lady} that brought [him]_{115-mr cavendish} [here]_4529-here : but [I]_{870-the old lady} ca n't help feeling for the other , [[my]_{870-the old lady} dear]_{4403-my dear} . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} always was so nice — a great deal nicer , to [my]_{870-the old lady} way of thinking , than [Mr Beverley]_{170-mr beverley} ; not to say but that [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} is very agreeable , "_{[870-the old lady]} [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} added , recollecting [herself]_{96-mrs chiley} ; for in matters of that description [a woman of experience]_{2446-a woman of experience} is aware that [she]_{2446-a woman of experience} can not be too particular about what [she]_{2446-a woman of experience} says ; and supposing that [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} did not come back , it would never do to prejudice [Lucilla]_119-lucilla against [the other candidate]_{2447-the other candidate} . " [I]_{870-the old lady} never blamed [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} about [that Lake girl]_{5330-that lake girl} , "_{[870-the old lady]} [the old lady]_{870-the old lady} continued . " It was not [his]_{115-mr cavendish} fault , [poor young man]_{5331-poor young man} . [I]_{870-the old lady} know [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was always devoted to [you]_119-lucilla in [his]_{115-mr cavendish} heart ; and to think [he]_{115-mr cavendish} should come here the very first place as soon as [he]_{115-mr cavendish} returned ! [I]_{870-the old lady} only wish [I]_{870-the old lady} had had one of [my]_{870-the old lady} headaches this morning , [[my]_{870-the old lady} dear]_{4403-my dear} , to keep [me]_{870-the old lady} indoors for [an old Malaprop]_{5333-an old malaprop} . [I]_{870-the old lady} do indeed , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . It would have served [me]_{870-the old lady} right , and [I]_{870-the old lady} should not have minded the pain . "_{[870-the old lady]} " But indeed [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} do n't wish anything of the sort , "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . " [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} would not have [the best man in [the world]_{331-the world}]_{5334-the best man in the world} at the cost of one of those dreadful headaches of [yours]_119-lucilla . It is so good of [you]_119-lucilla to say so ; but [you]_119-lucilla know very well it is not that sort of thing [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} am thinking of . If [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} were to go off and marry just now , after all that has been done to [the drawing - room]_{4397-the drawing - room} and everything , [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} should feel as if [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} were swindling [papa]_295-papa ; and it is the object of [my]_{88-miss marjoribanks} life to be a comfort to [him]_295-papa . "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} " Yes , [[my]_{96-mrs chiley} dear]_{4403-my dear} , "_{[96-mrs chiley]} said [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} , " but [we]_5339-we must not neglect [your]_{4403-my dear} own interest for all that . [I]_{96-mrs chiley} think it is most likely [he]_295-papa will come this evening . [He]_295-papa has just come from [the Continent]_{30-the continent} , [you]_119-lucilla know , where [people]_505-people do make calls in the evening . [I]_{96-mrs chiley} meant to have asked [you]_{4403-my dear} to come down to [us]_5339-we , as [we]_5339-we shall be all alone — — "_{[96-mrs chiley]} " All alone ? Then where is [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} ? "_{[119-lucilla]} asked [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . " [He]_295-papa has gone out to [[Sir John]_{158-sir john} 's]_{5342-sir john 's} for a day or two , [[my]_{96-mrs chiley} dear]_{4403-my dear} , "_{[96-mrs chiley]} said [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} , and [she]_{96-mrs chiley} could not understand the little gleam of intelligence that shot into [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's eye . " [He]_295-papa left word with [me]_{96-mrs chiley} for [you]_{4403-my dear} that [he]_295-papa would be sure to be back before Thursday , but seeing [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} when [I]_{96-mrs chiley} came in made [me]_{96-mrs chiley} forget all about it . [He]_295-papa would be quite distressed , [poor man]_{4438-poor man} ! if [he]_295-papa thought [I]_{96-mrs chiley} had forgotten to give [you]_{4403-my dear} [his]_295-papa message . [I]_{96-mrs chiley} wo n't ask [you]_{4403-my dear} now to come down and cheer [me]_{96-mrs chiley} up a little , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . [I]_{96-mrs chiley} think [poor Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} is sure to come this evening , and [I]_{96-mrs chiley} will not stand in [his]_295-papa way again . But , [[my]_{96-mrs chiley} dear]_{4403-my dear} , [you]_{4403-my dear} must send [me]_{96-mrs chiley} a little note after [he]_295-papa has been . Now promise . [I]_{96-mrs chiley} shall be quite in suspense all night . "_{[96-mrs chiley]} " [Dear Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} , [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} do n't think [he]_295-papa will come , "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . " For [my]_{88-miss marjoribanks} part , [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} think it was providential [your]_{4403-my dear} coming to - day — for [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} am sure [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} do n't know what [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} should have said to [him]_295-papa . And it is so odd [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} should be away just at this moment . [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} feel quite sure [he]_295-papa will not come to - night . "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} " There is nothing odd about [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} , "_{[96-mrs chiley]} said [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} . " It was for to - day [he]_295-papa was asked , [you]_{4403-my dear} know ; that is simple enough . If [you]_{4403-my dear} are sure that [you]_{4403-my dear} prefer [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} , [[my]_{870-the old lady} dear]_{4403-my dear} — — "_{[870-the old lady]} [the old lady]_{870-the old lady} added , with an anxious look . But [Lucilla]_119-lucilla cut short the inquiry , which was becoming too serious , by bringing [her]_119-lucilla kind visitor a cup of tea . " [I]_{2450-the injured maiden} hope [you]_{4403-my dear} do n't think [I]_{2450-the injured maiden} prefer any of [them]_{573-the ladies} , "_{[2450-the injured maiden]} said [the injured maiden]_{2450-the injured maiden} . " If [I]_119-lucilla had been thinking of that sort of thing , [you]_{4403-my dear} know , [I]_119-lucilla need never have come [home]_287-home . If [they]_{573-the ladies} would only let [one]_4465-one do [one]_4465-one 's duty in peace and quiet , "_{[119-lucilla]} said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , with a sigh ; and to tell the truth , both [the ladies]_{573-the ladies} had occasion on that trying afternoon for the consolation of [their]_{573-the ladies} cup of tea . But while [they]_{573-the ladies} were thus refreshing [themselves]_{573-the ladies} , a conversation of a very different kind , yet affecting the same interests , was being carried on not very far off , under the shelter of a little flowery arbour in another of [the embowered gardens of [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane}]_{2452-the embowered gardens of grange lane} , where the subject was just then being discussed from the other side . [[Mr Woodburn]_{162-mr woodburn} 's house]_{2453-mr woodburn 's house} , [everybody]_{300-everybody} admitted , was [one of the nicest in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{2455-one of the nicest in carlingford} ; but that was not so visible out of doors as in . [He]_{162-mr woodburn} was [a great amateur of flowers and fruit]_{2456-a great amateur of flowers and fruit} , and had [[his]_{162-mr woodburn} garden]_{2457-his garden} lined on each side with [greenhouses]_{2458-greenhouses} , which were no doubt very fine in [their]_{2458-greenhouses} way , but somewhat spoiled [the garden]_{695-the garden} , which had not in the least the homely , luxuriant , old - fashioned look of [the other gardens]_{2460-the other gardens} , where , for the most part , the flowers and shrubs grew as if [they]_{573-the ladies} liked it and were at [home]_287-home — whereas [[Mr Woodburn]_{162-mr woodburn} 's flower - beds]_{2462-mr woodburn 's flower - beds} were occupied only by [tenants - at - will]_{2463-tenants - at - will} ; but at one corner near [the house]_{339-the house} there was a little arbour , so covered up and heaped over with clematis that even [the Scotch gardener]_{2465-the scotch gardener} had not the heart to touch it . The mass was so perfect and yet so light that it was the most perfect hiding - place imaginable ; and [nobody who had not been in it]_{2466-nobody who had not been in it} could have suspected that there was a possibility of getting inside . Here [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} and [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} were seated on this particular afternoon ; [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} very eager , animated , and in earnest , [he]_{162-mr woodburn} silent and leaning [his]_{162-mr woodburn} head on [his]_{162-mr woodburn} two hands in a sort of downcast , fallen way . [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} had one of [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} lively eyes on [the garden]_{695-the garden} that [nobody]_4434-nobody might enter unseen , and for this once was " taking off "_{[99-mrs woodburn]} [no one]_{281-no one} , but was most emphatically and unquestionably [herself]_{99-mrs woodburn} . " So [you]_{162-mr woodburn} did not do it , "_{[99-mrs woodburn]} [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} said . " Why did n't [you]_{162-mr woodburn} do it ? when [you]_{162-mr woodburn} knew so much depended upon it ! [You]_{162-mr woodburn} know [I]_{99-mrs woodburn} did not wish for it [myself]_{99-mrs woodburn} , at first . But now since [this man]_{5070-this man} has come , and [you]_{162-mr woodburn} have got into such a panic , and never will have the courage to face it out — — "_{[99-mrs woodburn]} " How can [I]_{115-mr cavendish} have the courage to face it out ? "_{[115-mr cavendish]} said [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , with a groan . " It is all very easy for [a woman]_{4411-a woman} to speak who has only to criticise [other people]_{279-other people} . If [you]_{162-mr woodburn} had to do it [yourself]_{162-mr woodburn} — — "_{[115-mr cavendish]} " Ah , if [I]_{2470-the sister} only had ! "_{[2470-the sister]} cried [the sister]_{2470-the sister} . " [You]_{162-mr woodburn} may be sure [I]_{2470-the sister} would not make so much fuss . After all , what is there to do ? Take [your]_{162-mr woodburn} place in society , which [you]_{162-mr woodburn} have worked for and won as honestly as [anybody]_313-anybody ever won it , and look [another man in the face who is not half so clever nor so sensible as [you]_{162-mr woodburn} are]_{5357-another man in the face who is not half so clever nor so sensible as you are} . Why , what can [he]_{5357-another man in the face who is not half so clever nor so sensible as you are} say ? If [I]_{2470-the sister} only could do it , [you]_{162-mr woodburn} may be sure [I]_{2470-the sister} should not lose any time . "_{[2470-the sister]} " Yes , "_{[115-mr cavendish]} said [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , lifting [his]_{115-mr cavendish} head . " To be sure , [you]_{162-mr woodburn} 're [a mimic]_{5358-a mimic} — [you]_{162-mr woodburn} can assume any part [you]_{162-mr woodburn} like ; but [I]_{115-mr cavendish} am not so clever . [I]_{115-mr cavendish} tell [you]_{162-mr woodburn} again , the only thing [I]_{115-mr cavendish} can do is to go away — — "_{[115-mr cavendish]} " Run away , [you]_{115-mr cavendish} mean , "_{[99-mrs woodburn]} said [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} . " [I]_{883-the mimic} should be foolish , indeed , if [I]_{883-the mimic} were trusting to [your]_{162-mr woodburn} cleverness to assume a part . [[My]_{883-the mimic} dear good brother]_{5359-my dear good brother} , [you]_{162-mr woodburn} would find it impossible to put [yourself]_{162-mr woodburn} sufficiently in sympathy with [another]_5360-another , "_{[883-the mimic]} cried [the mimic]_{883-the mimic} , in the [Archdeacon]_{170-mr beverley} 's very tone , with a laugh , and at the same time a little snarl of bitter contempt . " Oh , for [Heaven]_136-heaven 's sake , [Nelly]_176-helen , no foolery just now , "_{[115-mr cavendish]} said [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} . " [I]_{115-mr cavendish} do n't understand how [you]_176-helen can be so heartless . To mimic [a man who has [my]_{115-mr cavendish} position , [my]_{115-mr cavendish} reputation , [my]_{115-mr cavendish} very existence in [his]_{5361-a man who has my position , my reputation , my very existence in his hands} hands]_{5361-a man who has my position , my reputation , my very existence in his hands} ! "_{[115-mr cavendish]} " Have [you]_176-helen murdered [anybody]_313-anybody ? "_{[99-mrs woodburn]} said [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} , with intense scorn . " Have [you]_176-helen robbed [anybody]_313-anybody ? If [you]_176-helen have , [I]_{883-the mimic} can understand all this stuff . [He]_{5361-a man who has my position , my reputation , my very existence in his hands} is [the very man to mimic]_{5364-the very man to mimic} , on the contrary . [I]_{883-the mimic} 'd like to let [you]_176-helen see [him]_{5361-a man who has my position , my reputation , my very existence in his hands} as [he]_{5361-a man who has my position , my reputation , my very existence in his hands} was on that famous occasion when [he]_{5361-a man who has my position , my reputation , my very existence in his hands} delivered [his]_{5361-a man who has my position , my reputation , my very existence in his hands} opinions on art in [[Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's drawing - room]_{1683-lucilla 's drawing - room} . Look here , "_{[883-the mimic]} said [the mimic]_{883-the mimic} , putting one hand behind an imaginary coat tail , and with the other holding up a visionary drawing to the light ; but this was more than [[her]_{883-the mimic} audience]_{478-her audience} could bear . " [I]_{2474-the exasperated brother} think [you]_176-helen must have vowed to drive [me]_{2474-the exasperated brother} crazy , "_{[2474-the exasperated brother]} cried [the exasperated brother]_{2474-the exasperated brother} . " Put aside for once that confounded vanity of [yours]_176-helen — as if [a man]_{285-a man} had always leisure to look at [your]_176-helen playing [the fool]_{5367-the fool} . "_{[2474-the exasperated brother]} While [he]_{2474-the exasperated brother} spoke in this unusual way , [he]_{2474-the exasperated brother} got up , as was natural , and took one or two steps across [the narrow space which was shut in by those luxuriant heaps of clematis]_{2475-the narrow space which was shut in by those luxuriant heaps of clematis} ; and [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} , for [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} part , withdrew [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} chair out of [his]_{2474-the exasperated brother} way in equal heat and indignation . " [You]_{2474-the exasperated brother} have always the leisure to play [the fool]_{5367-the fool} [yourselves]_{2474-the exasperated brother} , [[you]_{2474-the exasperated brother} men]_{4646-you men} , "_{[99-mrs woodburn]} [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} said . " Vanity , indeed ! as if it were not simply to show [you]_{2474-the exasperated brother} that [one]_4465-one can laugh at [him]_4465-one without being stricken with thunder . But leave that if [you]_{2474-the exasperated brother} like . [You]_{2474-the exasperated brother} know quite well if [you]_{2474-the exasperated brother} married [Lucilla Marjoribanks]_119-lucilla that there would be no more about it . There could be no more about it . Why , all [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} would be in a sort of way pledged to [you]_{2474-the exasperated brother} . [I]_{99-mrs woodburn} do n't mean to say [I]_{99-mrs woodburn} am attached to [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , but [you]_{2474-the exasperated brother} used to be , or to give [yourself]_{2474-the exasperated brother} out for being . [You]_{2474-the exasperated brother} flirted with [her]_119-lucilla dreadfully in the winter , [I]_{99-mrs woodburn} remember , when [those terrible Woodburns]_{5371-those terrible woodburns} were here , "_{[99-mrs woodburn]} [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} continued , with a shiver . " If [you]_{2474-the exasperated brother} married [Lucilla]_119-lucilla and got into [Parliament]_{43-parliament} , [you]_{2474-the exasperated brother} might laugh at [all the archdeacons in [the world]_{331-the world}]_{5372-all the archdeacons in the world} . "_{[99-mrs woodburn]} " It is very easy for [a woman]_{4411-a woman} to talk , "_{[2476-the reluctant wooer]} said [the reluctant wooer]_{2476-the reluctant wooer} again . " [I]_{577-his sister} can tell [you]_{2474-the exasperated brother} something it is not easy to do , "_{[577-his sister]} cried [[his]_{2476-the reluctant wooer} sister]_{577-his sister} . " It is frightfully hard for [a woman]_{4411-a woman} to stand by and see a set of [men]_4399-men making a mess of things , and not to dare to say a word till all is spoiled . What is [this Archdeacon]_{5377-this archdeacon} , [I]_{577-his sister} would like to know , or what could [he]_{5377-this archdeacon} say ? If [you]_{2474-the exasperated brother} only would have the least courage , and look [him]_{5377-this archdeacon} in the face , [he]_{5377-this archdeacon} would be disabled . As if [no one]_{281-no one} had ever heard of mistaken identity before ? And in the meantime go and see [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , and get [her]_119-lucilla consent . [I]_{577-his sister} ca n't do that for [you]_{2474-the exasperated brother} ; but [I]_{577-his sister} could do a great deal of the rest , if [you]_{2474-the exasperated brother} would only have a little pluck and not give in like this . "_{[577-his sister]} " A little pluck , by [George]_171-george ! "_{[360-the unfortunate man]} cried [the unfortunate man]_{360-the unfortunate man} , and [he]_{360-the unfortunate man} threw [himself]_{360-the unfortunate man} down again upon [his]_{360-the unfortunate man} chair . " [I]_{360-the unfortunate man} am not in love with [Lucilla Marjoribanks]_119-lucilla , and [I]_{360-the unfortunate man} do n't want to marry [her]_119-lucilla , "_{[360-the unfortunate man]} [he]_{360-the unfortunate man} added doggedly , and sat beating a tune with [his]_{360-the unfortunate man} fingers on the table , with but a poorly - assumed air of indifference . As for [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} , [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} regarded [him]_{360-the unfortunate man} with a look of contempt . " Perhaps [you]_{360-the unfortunate man} will tell [me]_{99-mrs woodburn} who [you]_{360-the unfortunate man} are in love with , "_{[99-mrs woodburn]} [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} said disdainfully ; " but [I]_{99-mrs woodburn} did not ask to be taken into [your]_{360-the unfortunate man} confidence in such an interesting way . What [I]_{99-mrs woodburn} wish to know is , whether [you]_{360-the unfortunate man} want [a wife who will keep [your]_{360-the unfortunate man} position for [you]_{360-the unfortunate man}]_{5379-a wife who will keep your position for you} . [I]_{99-mrs woodburn} am not in the least fond of [her]_119-lucilla , but [she]_119-lucilla is very clever . Whether [you]_{360-the unfortunate man} want the support of [all the best people in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{5380-all the best people in carlingford} , and connections that would put all that to silence , and a real position of [your]_{360-the unfortunate man} own which [nobody]_4434-nobody could interfere with — that is what [I]_{99-mrs woodburn} want to know , [Harry]_165-harry ; as for the sentimental part , [I]_{99-mrs woodburn} am not so much interested about that , "_{[99-mrs woodburn]} said [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} , with a contemptuous smile . [She]_{99-mrs woodburn} was young still , and [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} was handsome in [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} way ( for [people who liked that style )]_{2479-people who liked that style )} , and it jarred a little on the natural feelings to hear [a young wife]_{2480-a young wife} express [herself]_{2480-a young wife} so disdainfully ; but , to be sure , [[her]_{99-mrs woodburn} brother]_{1449-her brother} was not unaccustomed to that . " [You]_{99-mrs woodburn} said once that [Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} was necessary to [your]_{99-mrs woodburn} happiness , "_{[1449-her brother]} [he]_{1449-her brother} said , with a mixture of scorn and appeal , " though [I]_{1449-her brother} ca n't say [I]_{1449-her brother} saw it , for [my]_{1449-her brother} part . "_{[1449-her brother]} " Did [I]_{99-mrs woodburn} ? "_{[99-mrs woodburn]} [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} said , with a slight shrug of [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} shoulders ; " [I]_{99-mrs woodburn} saw what was necessary on another score , as [you]_{99-mrs woodburn} do n't seem to do . When [a man]_{285-a man} has [nobody]_4434-nobody belonging to [him]_{285-a man} , it is connections [he]_{285-a man} ought to try for : and [Lucilla]_119-lucilla has very good connections ; and it would be as good as securing the support of [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} . Do it for [my]_{99-mrs woodburn} sake , [Harry]_165-harry , if [you]_165-harry wo n't do it for [your]_165-harry own , "_{[99-mrs woodburn]} said [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} , with a change of tone . " If [you]_165-harry were to let things be said , and give [people]_505-people an advantage , think what would become of [me]_{99-mrs woodburn} . [Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} would not mind so much if [somebody else]_{5385-somebody else} were involved ; but oh , [Harry]_165-harry ! if [he]_{285-a man} should find out [he]_{285-a man} had been cheated , and [he]_{285-a man} only — — "_{[99-mrs woodburn]} " [He]_{285-a man} was not cheated ! [You]_{99-mrs woodburn} were always a great deal too good for [him]_{285-a man} , [Nelly]_176-helen , "_{[115-mr cavendish]} said [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , touched at last at an effectual point ; " and as for [[his]_{285-a man} friends]_{382-his friends} and [family]_5387-family , and all that — — "_{[115-mr cavendish]} " Oh , please , do n't speak of [them]_5388-them , "_{[99-mrs woodburn]} said [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} , with a shudder ; " but there are only two of [us]_5389-us in [the world]_{331-the world} ; and , [Harry]_165-harry , for [my]_{99-mrs woodburn} sake — — "_{[99-mrs woodburn]} At this appeal [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} got up again , and began to pace [the little arbour]_{2482-the little arbour} , two steps to the wall , and two steps back again . " [I]_{115-mr cavendish} told [you]_{99-mrs woodburn} [I]_{115-mr cavendish} had almost done it , when [that confounded old woman]_{5391-that confounded old woman} came in , "_{[115-mr cavendish]} [he]_{115-mr cavendish} said : " that could not be called [my]_{115-mr cavendish} fault ? "_{[115-mr cavendish]} " And [she]_{5391-that confounded old woman} said [she]_{5391-that confounded old woman} was both [[your]_{99-mrs woodburn} grandmothers]_{4888-your grandmothers} , "_{[883-the mimic]} said [the mimic]_{883-the mimic} , with a slightly hysterical laugh , in [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} 's voice . " [I]_{883-the mimic} know how [she]_{5391-that confounded old woman} did it . [She]_{5391-that confounded old woman} ca n't be there still , [you]_{99-mrs woodburn} know — go now and try . "_{[883-the mimic]} " Let alone a little ; do n't hurry [a fellow]_{5393-a fellow} , "_{[1449-her brother]} said [[her]_{96-mrs chiley} brother]_{1449-her brother} , somewhat sullenly ; " [a man ca n't move [himself]_{5393-a fellow} up to the point of proposing twice in one day]_{5394-a man ca n't move himself up to the point of proposing twice in one day} . "_{[1449-her brother]} " Then promise that [you]_{115-mr cavendish} will do it to - morrow , "_{[99-mrs woodburn]} said [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} . " [I]_{99-mrs woodburn} shall have to go in , for there is [somebody]_312-somebody coming . [Harry]_165-harry , before [I]_{99-mrs woodburn} go , promise that [you]_{115-mr cavendish} will do it to - morrow , for [my]_{99-mrs woodburn} sake . "_{[99-mrs woodburn]} " Oh , bother ! "_{[115-mr cavendish]} said [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} ; and it was all the answer [he]_{115-mr cavendish} deigned to give before [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} was called away , notwithstanding the adjuration [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} addressed to [him]_{115-mr cavendish} . It was then getting late , too late , even had [he]_{115-mr cavendish} been disposed for such an exertion , to try [his]_{115-mr cavendish} fortunes again that day , and [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's allusion had given [him]_{115-mr cavendish} a great longing to see [Barbara]_{99-mrs woodburn} once more before [his]_{115-mr cavendish} sacrifice was accomplished . Not that it was such a great sacrifice , after all . For [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} was quite aware that [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was a far more suitable match for [him]_{115-mr cavendish} than [Barbara Lake]_120-barbara , and [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was not even disposed to offer [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} and [his]_{115-mr cavendish} name and fortune , such as they were , to [[the drawing - master]_{347-the drawing - master} 's daughter]_{808-the drawing - master 's daughter} . But , to tell the truth , [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was not [a person of fixed and settled sentiments]_{2487-a person of fixed and settled sentiments} , as [he]_{115-mr cavendish} ought to have been in order to triumph , as [[his]_{115-mr cavendish} sister]_{577-his sister} desired , over the difficulties of [his]_{115-mr cavendish} position . Perhaps [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} [herself]_{99-mrs woodburn} would have done just the same , had it been [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} from whom action was demanded . But [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} was capable of much more spirited and determined conduct in theory , as was natural , and thought [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} could have done a great deal better , as [so many women]_{2489-so many women} do . [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} lounged about [the garden]_{695-the garden} a little , with [his]_{115-mr cavendish} hands in [his]_{115-mr cavendish} pockets , and then strayed out quite accidentally , and in the same unpremeditating mood made [his]_{115-mr cavendish} way to [Grove Street]_{27-grove street} . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} meant nothing by it , and did not even inquire of [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} where [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was going , but only strolled out to take the air a little . And it was better to go up to [the higher parts of [the town]_{551-the town}]_{2491-the higher parts of the town} than to linger here about [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} , where [all the people [he]_{115-mr cavendish} knew]_{2493-all the people he knew} might pass , and stop to talk and ask [him]_{115-mr cavendish} where [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had been , and worry [his]_{115-mr cavendish} life out . And surely [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had had enough of bother for one day . By this time it was getting dark , and it was very pleasant in [Grove Street]_{27-grove street} , where most of [the good people]_{2494-the good people} had just watered [[their]_2495-their little gardens]_{2496-their little gardens} , and brought out the sweetness of the mignonette . [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} was not sentimental , but still the hour was not without its influence ; and when [he]_{115-mr cavendish} looked at the lights that began to appear in the parlour windows , and breathed in the odours from [the little gardens]_{2497-the little gardens} , it is not to be denied that [he]_{115-mr cavendish} asked [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} for a moment what was the good of going through all this bother and vexation , and whether love in [a cottage]_{2498-a cottage} , with [a little garden full of mignonette]_{2499-a little garden full of mignonette} and a tolerable amount of comfort within , was not , after all , a great deal more reasonable than it looked at first sight ? This , however , it must be allowed , was no conclusion arrived at on sufficient premises , and with the calmness that befitted such an important argument , but the mere suggestion , by the way , of an impatient , undecided mind , that did always what at the moment it found most agreeable to do , and reflected afterwards , when the moment of repentance , not of reflection , had arrived . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} had paused by instinct under a lamp not yet lighted , which was almost opposite [[Mr Lake]_{93-mr lake} 's house]_{2500-mr lake 's house} ; and it was not [his]_{115-mr cavendish} fault if [he]_{115-mr cavendish} saw at the upper window a figure looking out , like [Mariana]_177-mariana , and sighing , " [He]_{115-mr cavendish} cometh not . "_{[177-mariana]} Naturally [the figure]_{2501-the figure} was concerned to find out who [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was , and [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was anxious to find out who was [the figure]_{2501-the figure} . And , on the whole , it was in a very innocent manner that this entirely natural curiosity was satisfied . First the window was opened a little — a very little , just enough to change the air — and [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} down below heard the voice of [Barbara]_{99-mrs woodburn} singing softly up above , which settled the matter as to [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} identity . As to [his]_{115-mr cavendish} , [Barbara]_{99-mrs woodburn} had never , from the first moment [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} perceived [him]_{115-mr cavendish} , any doubt of that . [Her]_{99-mrs woodburn} heart leaped back , as [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} thought , to its right place when [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} first caught sight of that blessed apparition ; and with [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} heart came the orange - flowers , and the wedding breakfast , and the veil of real Brussels for which [Barbara]_{99-mrs woodburn} had so much wept . [She]_{99-mrs woodburn} tried to sing something that would convey hope and assurance to [[her]_{99-mrs woodburn} timid lover]_{2503-her timid lover} , according to romantic precedent ; but [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} mind was far from being a prompt one , as has been said . Thus it was all in the most natural way that it came about . When [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} felt quite sure who it was , [he]_{115-mr cavendish} took off [his]_{115-mr cavendish} hat , which was only civil , and made a step or two forward ; and then [Barbara]_{99-mrs woodburn} took the extreme step of going down to the door . No doubt it was an extreme step . Nothing but a great public aim , like that of [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , could have justified such a measure ; but then [Barbara]_{99-mrs woodburn} , if [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} had not a great public , had at least a decided personal , purpose , and obeyed the impulse of that mingled inclination towards another and determination to have [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} own way , which in such a mind calls itself passion , and which sometimes , by sheer force of will , succeeds better than either genius or calculation . [She]_{99-mrs woodburn} went down to the door , all palpitating with renewed hope , and , at the same time , with the dread that [he]_{115-mr cavendish} might escape [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} in the moment which was necessary for [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} passage [downstairs]_{302-downstairs} . But when [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} opened the door and appeared with [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} cheeks glowing , and [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} eyes blazing , and [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} heart thumping in [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} breast , in the midst of that quiet twilight , the object of [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} hopes was still there . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} had even advanced a little , with an instinctive sense of [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} approach ; and thus [they]_2505-they met , [the street]_{777-the street} being comparatively quiet just then , and the mignonette perfuming the air . To be sure , the poetry of the situation was of a homely order , for it was under a lamp - post instead of a tree that [the lover]_{1214-the lover} had placed [himself]_{1214-the lover} ; and it was not the dew , but the watering , that had brought out the odour of the mignonette ; but then neither of [the two were very poetical personages]_{2508-the two were very poetical personages} , and the accessories did perfectly well for [them]_2505-they . " Is it [you]_{115-mr cavendish} , [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} ? Goodness ! [I]_{99-mrs woodburn} could not think who it was , "_{[99-mrs woodburn]} cried [Barbara]_{99-mrs woodburn} , out of breath . " Yes , it is [I.]_{2509-the imprudent man} [I]_{2509-the imprudent man} thought , if [I]_{2509-the imprudent man} had an opportunity , [I]_{2509-the imprudent man} would ask how [you]_{99-mrs woodburn} were — before [I]_{2509-the imprudent man} go away again , "_{[2509-the imprudent man]} said [the imprudent man]_{2509-the imprudent man} . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} did not want to commit [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} , but at the same time [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was disposed to take the benefit of [his]_{115-mr cavendish} position as [a hero]_{2510-a hero} on the eve of departure . " [I]_{99-mrs woodburn} heard [you]_{99-mrs woodburn} had been ill . "_{[99-mrs woodburn]} " Oh , no — not ill , "_{[99-mrs woodburn]} said [Barbara]_{99-mrs woodburn} ; and then [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} added , taking breath , " [I]_{99-mrs woodburn} am quite well now . Wo n't [you]_{115-mr cavendish} come in ? "_{[99-mrs woodburn]} This was the perfectly simple and natural manner in which it occurred . There was [nobody in]_{1406-nobody in} , and [Barbara]_{99-mrs woodburn} did not see , any more than [[her]_{99-mrs woodburn} lover]_{2512-her lover} did , why [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} should sacrifice any of [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} advantages . [They]_2513-their were , on the whole , quite well matched , and stood in need of no special protection on either side . Though naturally [Barbara]_{99-mrs woodburn} , who felt by this time as if [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} could almost see the pattern of [the real Brussels]_{2514-the real brussels} , had a much more serious object in view than [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , who went in only because it was a pleasant thing to do at the moment , and offered [him]_{115-mr cavendish} a little refuge from [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} and [his]_{115-mr cavendish} deliberations , and the decision which it was so necessary to come to . Thus it happened that when [Mr Lake]_{93-mr lake} and [Rose]_108-rose came in from the evening walk [they]_2513-their had been taking together , [they]_2513-their found , to [their]_2513-their great amazement , [Barbara]_{99-mrs woodburn} in [the little parlour]_{2515-the little parlour} , singing to [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , who had forgotten all about [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} , and [his]_{115-mr cavendish} dangers , and [his]_{115-mr cavendish} hopes of better fortune , and was quite as much contented with the mellow contralto that delighted [his]_{115-mr cavendish} ears , and the blazing scarlet bloom , and black level brows that pleased [his]_{115-mr cavendish} eyes , as [anybody]_313-anybody could have desired . To be sure , [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had not even yet given a thought to the wedding breakfast , which was all arranged already in the mind of [the enchantress who thus held [him]_{115-mr cavendish} in thrall]_{2517-the enchantress who thus held him in thrall} ; but perhaps that may be best accounted for by referring it to one of those indefinable peculiarities of difference that exist between the mind of [woman]_732-woman and that of [man]_4780-man . When [Mr Lake]_{93-mr lake} and [[his]_{93-mr lake} daughter]_{286-his daughter} came in from [their]_2513-their walk , and [their]_2513-their talk about [Willie]_151-willie , and about art , and about the " effects "_{[93-mr lake]} and " bits "_{[93-mr lake]} which [Rose]_108-rose and [[her]_108-rose father]_{292-her father} mutually pointed out to [each other]_{679-each other} , to find this unexpected conjunction in [the parlour]_{2523-the parlour} , [their]_2513-their surprise , and indeed consternation , may be imagined . But it was only in the mind of [Rose]_108-rose that the latter sentiment existed . As for [Mr Lake]_{93-mr lake} , [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had long made up [his]_{115-mr cavendish} mind how , as [he]_{115-mr cavendish} said , " [a man of superior position "]_{5396-a man of superior position "}_{[115-mr cavendish]} ought to be received when [he]_{115-mr cavendish} made [his]_{115-mr cavendish} appearance in [[an artist]_{5057-an artist} 's house]_{2525-an artist 's house} . Perhaps , to tell the truth , [he]_{115-mr cavendish} forgot for the moment that [[his]_{115-mr cavendish} visitor]_{974-his visitor} was young , and [[his]_{115-mr cavendish} daughter]_{286-his daughter} very handsome , and that it was to visit [Barbara]_{99-mrs woodburn} and not [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} that [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} had come . [The little drawing - master]_{2528-the little drawing - master} would not suffer [himself]_{2528-the little drawing - master} to be seduced by thoughts which were apart from the subject from carrying out [his]_{2528-the little drawing - master} principles . When [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} rose up confused , with a look of being caught and found out , [Mr Lake]_{93-mr lake} held out [his]_{93-mr lake} hand to [him]_{115-mr cavendish} with perfect suavity—"I have the pleasure of knowing [you]_{115-mr cavendish} only by sight , "_{[2529-the innocent father]} said [the innocent father]_{2529-the innocent father} , " but [I]_{2529-the innocent father} am very glad to make [your]_{115-mr cavendish} acquaintance in [[my]_{2529-the innocent father} own house]_{5397-my own house} ; "_{[2529-the innocent father]} and as this was said with the conscious dignity of [a man who knows that [[his]_{2530-a man who knows that his house} house]_{1637-his house}]_{2530-a man who knows that his house} is not just [an ordinary house]_{2532-an ordinary house} , but one that naturally [the patrician portion of [the community]_{1480-the community}]_{2533-the patrician portion of the community} , if [they]_{2533-the patrician portion of the community} only knew it , would be glad to seek admittance to , the consequence was that [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} felt only the more and more confused . " [I]_{115-mr cavendish} happened to be passing , "_{[115-mr cavendish]} [he]_{115-mr cavendish} explained faintly , " and having heard that [Miss Lake]_{118-miss lake} , whom [I]_{115-mr cavendish} have had the pleasure of meeting — — "_{[115-mr cavendish]} " [I]_{347-the drawing - master} assure [you]_{115-mr cavendish} , "_{[347-the drawing - master]} said [the drawing - master]_{347-the drawing - master} , " that [I]_{93-mr lake} hail with satisfaction the appearance of [a gentleman whose intelligence [I]_{93-mr lake} have heard so much of]_{5398-a gentleman whose intelligence i have heard so much of} . [We]_5399-we [artists]_1658-artists are a little limited , to be sure ; for life , [you]_{115-mr cavendish} know , is short , and art is long , as [the poet]_{5401-the poet} says ; and [our]_5399-we own occupation requires so much of [our]_5399-we thoughts . But still [we]_5399-we are sympathetic , [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} . [We]_5399-we can understand other subjects of study , though [we]_5399-we can not share them . Yes , [Barbara]_{99-mrs woodburn} has been a little poorly — but [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} does not look as if there was much the matter with [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} to - night . Ask for the lamp , [Rose]_108-rose , "_{[93-mr lake]} said [Mr Lake]_{93-mr lake} , with a little grandeur . There was no light in [the room]_{395-the room} except the candles at the piano , which lighted that corner and left the rest of [the apartment]_{734-the apartment} , small as [it]_2538-it was , in comparative shade . There was something magnificent in the idea of adding the lamp to that illumination ; but then it is true that , as [Mr Lake]_{93-mr lake} [himself]_{93-mr lake} said , " [every artist]_{5402-every artist} is a prodigal in [his]_{5402-every artist} heart . "_{[93-mr lake]} [Rose]_108-rose had been standing all this time with [her]_108-rose hat on , looking at [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} like [a little Gorgon]_{2539-a little gorgon} . What did [he]_{115-mr cavendish} want [here]_4529-here ? How had [he]_{115-mr cavendish} been admitted ? [She]_108-rose scorned to go and interrogate [the maid]_{2541-the maid} , which involved a kind of infidelity to [[her]_108-rose sister]_{1483-her sister} , but all the same [she]_108-rose looked hard at [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} with a severity which had , on the whole , a reassuring effect upon [him]_{115-mr cavendish} . For , to tell the truth , the benign reception which [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was receiving from [Mr Lake]_{93-mr lake} , instead of setting [the visitor]_{2543-the visitor} at [his]_{115-mr cavendish} ease , made [him]_{115-mr cavendish} nervous ; for [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was not in the least aware of the heroic soul which existed in [[the drawing - master]_{347-the drawing - master} 's limited person]_{2545-the drawing - master 's limited person} . [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} thought nothing but that [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was being " caught , "_{[115-mr cavendish]} according to [his]_{115-mr cavendish} own vulgar theory . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} thought [[Barbara]_{99-mrs woodburn} 's father]_{2546-barbara 's father} was cringing to [him]_{115-mr cavendish} , and playing the usual mean part of [an interested parent who means to secure a good match for [[his]_{2546-barbara 's father} daughter]_{286-his daughter}]_{2547-an interested parent who means to secure a good match for his daughter} . But as for [Rose]_108-rose , [she]_108-rose evidently , either from jealousy or some other reason , was not in the plot . [She]_108-rose stood apart and scowled , as well as [she]_108-rose knew how , upon [the intruder]_{2549-the intruder} . " [I]_108-rose suppose , [papa]_295-papa , "_[108-rose] said [Rose]_108-rose , " [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} wished to hear [Barbara]_{99-mrs woodburn} sing , and [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} has been singing . [She]_{99-mrs woodburn} is always very good - natured in that way ; but as [we]_5404-we have none of [us]_5404-we anything particular to do , [I]_108-rose do n't see what need [we]_5404-we have for a lamp . "_[108-rose] At this trenchant speech [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} rose . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} was quite grateful to [the little Preraphaelite]_{2550-the little preraphaelite} for [her]_{2550-the little preraphaelite} incivility . It made [him]_{115-mr cavendish} feel less as if [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had committed [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} , and more as if [he]_{115-mr cavendish} were [an intruder]_{2551-an intruder} , which was the more agreeable suggestion of [the two under the present circumstances]_{2552-the two under the present circumstances} . " [You]_{2550-the little preraphaelite} remind [me]_{115-mr cavendish} that [I]_{115-mr cavendish} should thank [Miss Lake]_{118-miss lake} for letting [me]_{115-mr cavendish} come in and hear once more [her]_{118-miss lake} lovely voice , "_{[115-mr cavendish]} [he]_{115-mr cavendish} said . " [I]_{115-mr cavendish} am at present only [a visitor in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{5405-a visitor in carlingford} , and indeed in [England]_33-england — [I]_{115-mr cavendish} may have to leave again in a day or two — good - bye . If [I]_{115-mr cavendish} am still here , [I]_{115-mr cavendish} shall hope to meet [you]_{99-mrs woodburn} on Thursday . "_{[115-mr cavendish]} And then [he]_{115-mr cavendish} pressed [Barbara]_{99-mrs woodburn} 's hand , who , to tell the truth , was very reluctant to let [him]_{115-mr cavendish} go away . " If [you]_{115-mr cavendish} must go — — "_{[99-mrs woodburn]} [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} said , so low that [[her]_{99-mrs woodburn} father]_{292-her father} could not hear [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} , though [the vigilant , suspicious little Rose]_{2554-the vigilant , suspicious little rose} caught the sound , and came a step nearer , like a little dragon , as [Barbara]_{99-mrs woodburn} was disposed to think [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} was . " [I]_{115-mr cavendish} must go , "_{[115-mr cavendish]} murmured [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} ; " but [I]_{115-mr cavendish} shall see [you]_{99-mrs woodburn} — [we]_5406-we shall meet . "_{[115-mr cavendish]} [He]_{115-mr cavendish} dared not say another word , so alarming were the looks of [the small Medusa]_{2555-the small medusa} , whose countenance [he]_{115-mr cavendish} could see behind [Barbara]_{99-mrs woodburn} regarding the parting . As for [Mr Lake]_{93-mr lake} , [he]_{93-mr lake} too regarded it with a momentary curiosity . [He]_{93-mr lake} did not quite understand how it was that [[his]_{93-mr lake} daughter]_{286-his daughter} and [[his]_{93-mr lake} visitor]_{974-his visitor} could know each other well enough to communicate in this undertone . " [I]_{93-mr lake} am sorry to see so little of [you]_{99-mrs woodburn} , "_{[93-mr lake]} said [Mr Lake]_{93-mr lake} . " [I]_{93-mr lake} am afraid it is [[my]_{93-mr lake} [little girl]_{5408-little girl}]_{5407-my little girl} 's brusque way of speaking that hastens [your]_{99-mrs woodburn} going . [I]_{93-mr lake} assure [you]_{99-mrs woodburn} [we]_5409-we were quite unoccupied , and would have been very happy — perhaps [we]_5409-we may be more fortunate another time ; "_{[93-mr lake]} and with that [the drawing - master]_{347-the drawing - master} gave a dignified dismissal to [[his]_{347-the drawing - master} surprising visitor]_{2559-his surprising visitor} . It was [Rose]_108-rose [herself]_108-rose who saw [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} to the door , which [she]_108-rose opened for [him]_{115-mr cavendish} with an utter disregard of [his]_{115-mr cavendish} excuses and attempts to do that office for [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} . [She]_108-rose would not even shake hands , but made [him]_{115-mr cavendish} the most majestic curtsey that was ever executed by [a personage five feet high]_{2560-a personage five feet high} , under the influence of which [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} went away humbled , and , [he]_{115-mr cavendish} could scarcely tell why , ashamed of [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} . When [Rose]_108-rose came back to [the parlour]_{2523-the parlour} , still with [her]_108-rose hat on , [she]_108-rose found that [Barbara]_{99-mrs woodburn} had gone to the window , and was looking out at the edge of the blind — which was all that was wanted to put a climax to [[her]_108-rose sister]_{1483-her sister} 's exasperation . " [Papa]_94-papa , "_[108-rose] said [Rose]_108-rose , " [I]_108-rose should like to know in [your]_94-papa presence , or [I]_108-rose should like [you]_94-papa to ask [Barbara]_{99-mrs woodburn} [herself]_{99-mrs woodburn} , what is the meaning of all that has been going on to - night . "_[108-rose] [Mr Lake]_{93-mr lake} turned right round at this appeal with an expression of utter amaze and bewilderment , which at another moment would have struck [Rose]_108-rose with the profoundest delight as a study ; and as for [Barbara]_{99-mrs woodburn} , without any more ado [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} burst into a flood of passionate tears . " Oh , [you]_{99-mrs woodburn} nasty , envious thing ! oh , [you]_{99-mrs woodburn} jealous , disagreeable thing ! "_{[2386-the elder sister]} sobbed [the elder sister]_{2386-the elder sister} ; " to send [him]_{93-mr lake} away and spoil everything with [your]_{99-mrs woodburn} airs ! when [he]_{93-mr lake} was as near — just as near"—but_{[2386-the elder sister]} here [Barbara]_{99-mrs woodburn} 's voice lost itself in [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} tears . " [[My]_{93-mr lake} dear]_{4403-my dear} , what does this mean ? "_{[93-mr lake]} said [Mr Lake]_{93-mr lake} . " It means , [papa]_295-papa , that [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} has encouraged [him]_{93-mr lake} to come , and invited [him]_{93-mr lake} in , and been singing to [him]_{93-mr lake} , "_[108-rose] cried [Rose]_108-rose . " To think [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} should be one of [us]_5412-us , and have no proper pride ! If [he]_{93-mr lake} was fond of [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} , [he]_{93-mr lake} would tell [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} so , and ask [your]_295-papa permission ; but [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} is laying [herself]_{99-mrs woodburn} out to please [him]_{93-mr lake} , and is content that [they]_5413-they should all jeer at [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} in [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's parties , and say [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} is trying to catch [him]_{93-mr lake} . [I]_{99-mrs woodburn} thought [I]_{99-mrs woodburn} could have died of shame when [I]_{99-mrs woodburn} saw [him]_{93-mr lake} here to - night ; and compromising [you]_295-papa , as if that was why [you]_295-papa were so civil . If it were for [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} good , do [you]_295-papa think [I]_{99-mrs woodburn} would ever interfere ? "_{[99-mrs woodburn]} cried [[Barbara]_{99-mrs woodburn} 's guardian angel]_{2564-barbara 's guardian angel} . At this point [Rose]_108-rose [herself]_108-rose would have liked excessively to cry , if the truth must be told ; but [Barbara]_{99-mrs woodburn} had already appropriated that facile mode of expression , and [the little artist scorned to copy]_{2565-the little artist scorned to copy} . As for [Mr Lake]_{93-mr lake} , [he]_{93-mr lake} turned from one to [the other of [[his]_{93-mr lake} daughters]_{821-his daughters}]_{2566-the other of his daughters} with unmitigated consternation and dismay . " It was all [your]_{93-mr lake} coming in , "_{[99-mrs woodburn]} sobbed [Barbara]_{99-mrs woodburn} , " if [you]_{93-mr lake} had only had the sense to see it . That was what [he]_{93-mr lake} meant . If [I]_{2568-the injured young woman} was singing , it was just to pass the time ; [I]_{2568-the injured young woman} know that was what [he]_{93-mr lake} came for . And [you]_{93-mr lake} to send [him]_{93-mr lake} away with [your]_{93-mr lake} airs ! "_{[2568-the injured young woman]} cried [the injured young woman]_{2568-the injured young woman} . All this made up a scene entirely novel to [the amazed father]_{2569-the amazed father} , who felt it [his]_{2569-the amazed father} duty to put a stop to it , and yet could not tell what to say . " [Girls]_4764-girls , "_{[2569-the amazed father]} [he]_{2569-the amazed father} began , with a trembling voice , " this is all perfectly new to [me]_{2570-the poor man} . [I]_{2570-the poor man} do n't understand . If [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , or — or [any one]_{4391-any one} , wishes to pay [his]_{115-mr cavendish} addresses to [[my]_{2570-the poor man} daughter]_{4490-my daughter} , it is , of course , [his]_{115-mr cavendish} business to apply to [me]_{2570-the poor man} in the first place . [Barbara]_{99-mrs woodburn} , do n't cry . [You]_{99-mrs woodburn} know how [I]_{2570-the poor man} dislike to hear [you]_{99-mrs woodburn} cry , "_{[2570-the poor man]} said [the poor man]_{2570-the poor man} , gradually losing [his]_{2570-the poor man} head . " Do n't make a fuss , [Rose]_108-rose ; for Heaven 's sake , [girls]_4764-girls , ca n't [you]_{99-mrs woodburn} say at once what [you]_{99-mrs woodburn} mean , and do n't worry [me]_{2571-the unfortunate widower} to death ? Ah , if [[your]_{99-mrs woodburn} poor mother]_{4418-your poor mother} had but been spared ! "_{[2571-the unfortunate widower]} cried [the unfortunate widower]_{2571-the unfortunate widower} ; and [he]_{2571-the unfortunate widower} had [five daughters]_{2572-five daughters} altogether , poor soul!—and it was so easy to drive [him]_{2571-the unfortunate widower} out of [his]_{2571-the unfortunate widower} senses . At this point [Rose]_108-rose intervened , and did what [she]_108-rose could to calm matters down . [Barbara]_{99-mrs woodburn} , still sobbing , retired to [[her]_{99-mrs woodburn} chamber]_{2573-her chamber} ; [the boys]_{2574-the boys} came in from [their]_{2574-the boys} cricket , and [the little children]_{527-the little children} had to be put to bed ; and there was [no one]_{281-no one} to attend to all these matters , in the absence of [the eldest sister]_{2577-the eldest sister} , except [the little mistress of the School of Design]_{1494-the little mistress of the school of design} , so that naturally all further explanation was postponed for this night . It was thus that [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , without particularly meaning it , impressed upon [two interesting and amiable young women]_{2579-two interesting and amiable young women} on the same day the conviction that [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was about to propose , without in either case realising that expectation . After this last exploit [he]_{115-mr cavendish} went [home]_287-home with [his]_{115-mr cavendish} head more confused , and [his]_{115-mr cavendish} will more undecided , than ever . For [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had one of those perverse minds which cling to everything that is forbidden ; and the idea that [he]_{115-mr cavendish} ought not to have gone near [Barbara Lake]_120-barbara , and that [he]_{115-mr cavendish} ought not to see [her]_120-barbara again , made [him]_{115-mr cavendish} more anxious to seek [her]_120-barbara out and follow [her]_120-barbara than [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had ever been before . If such a thing had been permissible in [England]_33-england as that [a man]_{285-a man} might marry [one wife]_{2582-one wife} for [his]_{285-a man} liking and another for [his]_{285-a man} interests , the matter might have been compromised by proposing to [them]_{2579-two interesting and amiable young women} both ; and there can not be a doubt that [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , in such a case , would very soon have triumphed over [[her]_119-lucilla handsome , sullen , passionate rival]_{2583-her handsome , sullen , passionate rival} . But then such a way of conciliating [a man]_{285-a man} with [himself]_{285-a man} does not exist in [the British Islands]_{44-the british islands} , and consequently was not to be thought of . And to be sure , every time [he]_{115-mr cavendish} came to think of it , [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} saw more and more clearly what [a fool]_{717-a fool} [he]_{115-mr cavendish} would be to marry [Barbara]_120-barbara , who was evidently so ready to marry [him]_{115-mr cavendish} . The same thing could not with any confidence be predicated of [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , though , if [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} were to accept [him]_{115-mr cavendish} , and [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} father]_{292-her father} were to consent , nothing could be better for [his]_{115-mr cavendish} interests . All this [he]_{115-mr cavendish} felt , and yet an unconquerable reluctance kept [him]_{115-mr cavendish} back . [His]_{115-mr cavendish} history was not quite spotless , and there were chapters in it which [he]_{115-mr cavendish} thought it would kill [him]_{115-mr cavendish} to have brought before [the public of [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{1069-the public of carlingford} ; but still [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was far from being [a bad fellow]_{2588-a bad fellow} in [his]_{115-mr cavendish} way . And down at the bottom of [his]_{115-mr cavendish} heart , out of [everybody]_{300-everybody} 's sight , and unacknowledged even by [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} , there was one little private nook full of gratitude to [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . Though [he]_{115-mr cavendish} scarcely knew what was passing at the moment , [he]_{115-mr cavendish} knew , when [he]_{115-mr cavendish} came to think of it , that [she]_119-lucilla had saved [him]_{115-mr cavendish} from the effects of [his]_{115-mr cavendish} first panic at the unexpected appearance of [Mr Beverley]_{170-mr beverley} . Perhaps it was partly this consciousness that made [him]_{115-mr cavendish} so embarrassed in [her]_119-lucilla presence ; and [he]_{115-mr cavendish} could not find it in [his]_{115-mr cavendish} heart , with this sense of gratitude , to deceive [her]_119-lucilla , and say [he]_{115-mr cavendish} loved [her]_119-lucilla , and ask [her]_119-lucilla to marry [him]_{115-mr cavendish} . To be sure , if [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} had been [a very acute observer]_{2590-a very acute observer} , [he]_{115-mr cavendish} might have felt that [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was quite able to take care of [herself]_119-lucilla in such an emergency , and was at the least a match for [him]_{115-mr cavendish} , however seductive [he]_{115-mr cavendish} might appear to [others]_2591-others ; but then , [few people]_{1860-few people} are [acute observers]_{2593-acute observers} in a matter so entirely personal to [themselves]_{1860-few people} . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} felt furious with [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} as [he]_{115-mr cavendish} went [home]_287-home , and thought how foolish [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had been ever to go near [Barbara Lake]_120-barbara in the present position of affairs ; and yet [he]_{115-mr cavendish} could not help feeling that it was more delightful to [him]_{115-mr cavendish} to see the colour blaze into [her]_120-barbara cheeks , and the song rise like a bird from [her]_120-barbara full crimson lips , and that flush of excitement and triumph come from [her]_120-barbara eyes , than it could have been in any case to have been admitted to the same degree of intimacy with [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , who was not in the least intoxicated by [his]_{115-mr cavendish} presence . Thus [the unfortunate man]_{360-the unfortunate man} was torn asunder , not so much by love and duty , as by inclination and interest , though the inclination was not strong enough to have allowed of any great sacrifice , nor the interest sufficiently certain to have repaid the exertion . This only made it the more difficult to decide ; and in [his]_{115-mr cavendish} circumstances , and with the panic that pursued [him]_{115-mr cavendish} , [he]_{115-mr cavendish} did not feel it possible to adopt the only wise policy that remained to [him]_{115-mr cavendish} , and wait . As [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} was thus making [his]_{115-mr cavendish} way [home]_287-home , horribly vexed and annoyed with [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} , and avoiding [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} as if the plague was in it , [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} sat in [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} drawing - room]_{1580-her drawing - room} alone , and thought the matter over . Certainly [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had not expected [him]_{360-the unfortunate man} that evening , but still , when [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} heard ten o'clock strike , and felt that [his]_{360-the unfortunate man} coming now absolutely impossible , [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was a little — not exactly disappointed , but annoyed at [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} for having felt a sort of expectation . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was not a person to hide [her]_119-lucilla sentiments , or even to conceal a fact which was disagreeable to [her]_119-lucilla amour propre . [She]_119-lucilla had too thorough and well - founded a confidence in the natural interest of [the world]_{331-the world} in all belonging to [her]_119-lucilla to do that ; so when ten o'clock had done striking , [she]_119-lucilla opened [her]_119-lucilla blotting - book and took one of [her]_119-lucilla pretty sheets of paper , with [Lucilla]_119-lucilla on it in delicate rose - tinted letters , the L very large , and the concluding letters very small , and dashed off [her]_119-lucilla note to [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} . [[The Miss Blounts]_{142-the miss blounts} ' at [Mount Pleasant]_{2-mount pleasant}]_{2599-the miss blounts ' at mount pleasant} had been one of the very first establishments to forsake the handwriting which was all corners , in favour of the bold running hand of [the present female generation]_{2600-the present female generation} ; and it was accordingly in a very free and strongly - characterised manuscript , black with much ink , that [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} wrote : " [Dearest Mrs Chiley,—I]_{178-dearest mrs chiley,—i} never expected [him]_5419-he to come , and [he]_5419-he has not . [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} dare say [he]_5419-he never meant it . [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} am so glad . It was [Providence]_{107-providence} that sent [you]_{178-dearest mrs chiley,—i} at that particular moment to - day.—Always in haste , with fond love , [your]_{178-dearest mrs chiley,—i} most truly affectionate "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . " And when [she]_119-lucilla had sent [Thomas]_117-tom with this note , [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} felt [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} mind relieved . Not that it had been much distressed before , but when [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had put it in black and white , and concluded upon it , [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} satisfaction was more complete ; and no such troublous thoughts as those which disturbed [the hero of this day]_{5420-the hero of this day} 's transactions — no such wild tears as poured from the eyes of [Barbara Lake]_120-barbara — interfered with the maidenly composure of [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's meditations . Notwithstanding all that [people]_505-people say to the contrary , there is a power in virtue which makes itself felt in such an emergency . [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} could turn from [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , who had thus failed to fulfil the demands of [his]_{115-mr cavendish} position , to the serene idea of [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} , with that delightful consciousness of having nothing to reproach [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} with , which is balm to a well - regulated mind . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had done [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} duty , whatever happened . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had not injudiciously discouraged nor encouraged [the possible Member for [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{5423-the possible member for carlingford} ; and at the same time [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was perfectly free to turn [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} attention to [the possible Bishop]_{5424-the possible bishop} ; and neither in one case nor the other could [anybody]_313-anybody say that [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had gone a step too far , or committed [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} in any way whatsoever . While these consoling reflections were passing through [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's mind , [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} came [upstairs]_362-upstairs , as had grown to be [his]_{90-dr marjoribanks} custom lately . Sometimes [he]_{90-dr marjoribanks} took a cup of tea , though it was against [his]_{90-dr marjoribanks} principles , and sometimes [he]_{90-dr marjoribanks} only sat by while [[his]_{90-dr marjoribanks} daughter]_{286-his daughter} had [hers]_{286-his daughter} , and amused [himself]_{90-dr marjoribanks} with [her]_{286-his daughter} chat before [he]_{90-dr marjoribanks} went to bed . [He]_{90-dr marjoribanks} was later than usual to - night , and naturally the tea - tray had disappeared some time before . As for [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , [she]_119-lucilla did not for a moment permit [her]_119-lucilla own preoccupation to interfere with the discharge of [her]_119-lucilla immediate duty , which was unquestionably to be amusing and agreeable , and a comfort to [[her]_119-lucilla dear papa]_{366-her dear papa} . "_{[119-lucilla]} So [you]_2601-you had [Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} here to - day ? " said [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} . "_[2601-you] What brought [him]_{115-mr cavendish} [here]_4529-here ? What has [he]_{115-mr cavendish} been doing ? Since [you]_2601-you and [he]_{115-mr cavendish} are on such good terms , [I]_0-i hope [he]_{115-mr cavendish} gave [you]_2601-you an account of where [he]_{115-mr cavendish} has been . " "_{[115-mr cavendish]} [He]_{115-mr cavendish} has been nursing [a sick friend]_{5314-a sick friend} on — [the Continent]_{30-the continent} , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , with that largeness of geographical expression which is natural to the insular mind . "_{[115-mr cavendish]} Who are [[Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} 's friends]_{2604-mr cavendish 's friends} , [papa]_295-papa ? " added [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , with confiding simplicity ; and it was beautiful to see how [the daughter]_{453-the daughter} looked up into [[her]_{453-the daughter} father]_{292-her father} 's face , with that angelic confidence in [his]_{292-her father} knowledge on all subjects which is so rarely to be met with in [the present generation]_{1417-the present generation} . But it was not a question to which [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} found it easy to respond . "_[295-papa] Who are [[his]_{115-mr cavendish} friends]_{382-his friends} ? " said [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} . "_{[115-mr cavendish]} [He]_{115-mr cavendish} 's [one of [the Cavendishes]_{160-the cavendishes}]_{642-one of the cavendishes} , [they]_2608-they say . [We]_2609-we have all heard that . [I]_0-i never knew [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had [any friends]_{2610-any friends} ; which is , after all , next best to having very good ones , " said [the philosophical old Scotchman]_{179-the philosophical old scotchman} ; and there , as it appeared , [he]_0-i was quite content to let the matter drop . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i like to know who [people]_505-people belong to , for [my]_0-i part , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . "_{[170-mr beverley]} [The Archdeacon]_{170-mr beverley} , for example , [one]_4465-one knows all about [[his]_4465-one friends]_{382-his friends} . It 's a great deal nicer , [you]_0-i know , [papa]_295-papa . Not that it matters in the least about [the Cavendishes]_{160-the cavendishes} — — " "_{[160-the cavendishes]} Well , [I]_0-i should have thought not , after the way [you]_0-i made an end of [him]_{115-mr cavendish} , " said [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i hope [he]_{115-mr cavendish} does n't mean to begin that nonsense over again , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} is [a good fellow]_{2615-a good fellow} enough , and [I]_0-i do n't mind asking [him]_{115-mr cavendish} to [[my]_0-i house]_{5037-my house} ; but it is quite a different thing to give [him]_{115-mr cavendish} [[my]_0-i daughter]_{4490-my daughter} . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} spends too much money , and [I]_0-i ca n't see what real bottom [he]_{115-mr cavendish} has . It may all flare up and come to nothing any day . [Nobody]_4434-nobody can have any certainty with [an expensive fellow like that]_{2619-an expensive fellow like that} , " said [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} . "_{[4434-nobody]} There is no telling where [he]_{115-mr cavendish} draws [his]_{115-mr cavendish} income from ; it is n't from [the land]_{2620-the land} , and it is n't from business ; and if it 's money in the Funds — — " "_{[303-dear papa]} [Dear papa]_{303-dear papa} , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , "_{[303-dear papa]} if [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had [the Bank of [England]_33-england]_{2622-the bank of england} , it would not make any difference to [me]_0-i . [I]_0-i am not going to swindle [you]_{303-dear papa} , after [you]_{303-dear papa} have had [the drawing - room]_{4397-the drawing - room} done up , and everything . [I]_0-i said ten years , and [I]_0-i mean to keep to it,—if nothing very particular happens , " [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} added prudently . "_[0-i] Most likely [I]_0-i shall begin to go off a little in ten years . And all [I]_0-i think of just now is to do [my]_0-i duty , and be a little comfort to [you]_{303-dear papa} . " [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} indulged in a faint "_[0-i] humph ! " under [his]_{90-dr marjoribanks} breath , as [he]_{90-dr marjoribanks} lighted [his]_{90-dr marjoribanks} candle ; for , as has been already said , [he]_{90-dr marjoribanks} was not [a man]_{285-a man} to feel so keenly as [some men]_{4585-some men} might have felt the enthusiasm of filial devotion which beautified [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's life . But at the same time [he]_{90-dr marjoribanks} had that respect for [[his]_{90-dr marjoribanks} daughter]_{286-his daughter} 's genius , which only experience could have impressed upon [him]_{90-dr marjoribanks} ; and [he]_{90-dr marjoribanks} did not venture , or rather [he]_{90-dr marjoribanks} did not think it necessary , to enter into any further explanations . [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} did not in the least degree share the nervousness of [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , who was afraid of deceiving [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . As for [[her]_119-lucilla father]_{292-her father} , [he]_{90-dr marjoribanks} felt a consoling conviction that [she]_119-lucilla was quite able to conduct [her]_119-lucilla own affairs , and would do [him]_{90-dr marjoribanks} no discredit in any engagements [she]_119-lucilla might form . And at the same time [he]_{90-dr marjoribanks} was amused by the idea that [he]_{90-dr marjoribanks} might be swindled in respect to [the drawing - room]_{4397-the drawing - room} , if [she]_119-lucilla married at this early moment . [He]_{90-dr marjoribanks} took it for wit , when it was the most solid and sensible reality ; but then , fortunately , the points in which [he]_{90-dr marjoribanks} misapprehended [her]_119-lucilla redounded as much to [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's credit , as those in which [he]_{90-dr marjoribanks} seized [her]_119-lucilla meaning clearest , so that on every side there was something to be gained . And when [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} too retired to [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} maidenly chamber]_{5440-her maidenly chamber} , a sentiment of general content and satisfaction filled [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} mind . It is true that for the moment [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had experienced a natural womanly vexation to see a proposal nipped in the bud . It annoyed [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} not so much on personal as on general principles ; for [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was aware that nothing could be more pernicious to [a man]_{285-a man} than when thus brought to the very point to be thrown back again , and never permitted to produce that delicate bloom of [his]_{90-dr marjoribanks} affections . It was like preventing a rose from putting forth its flowers , a cruelty equally prejudicial to the plant and to [the world]_{331-the world} . But when this pang of wounded philanthropy was over , [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} felt in [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} heart that it was [Providence]_{107-providence} that had sent [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} at that special moment . There was no telling what embarrassments , what complications [she]_119-lucilla might not have got into , had [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} succeeded in unbosoming [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} . No doubt [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had a confidence that , whatever difficulties there might have been , [she]_119-lucilla would have extricated [herself]_119-lucilla from [them]_5443-them with satisfaction and even éclat , but still it was better to avoid the necessity . Thus it was with a serene conviction that "_[0-i] whatever is , is best , " that [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} betook [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} to [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} peaceful slumbers . There are so many people in [the world]_{331-the world} [who hold , or are tempted to hold , an entirely different opinion]_{5445-who hold , or are tempted to hold , an entirely different opinion} , that it is pleasant to linger over the spectacle of a mind so perfectly well regulated . Very different were the sentiments of [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , who could not sleep for the ghosts that kept tugging at [him]_{115-mr cavendish} on every side ; and those of [Barbara Lake]_120-barbara , who felt that for [her]_120-barbara too the flower of [[her]_120-barbara hero]_{5446-her hero} 's love had been nipped in the bud . But , to be sure , it is only natural that goodness and self - control should have the best of it sometimes even in [this uncertain world]_{5447-this uncertain world} . [The Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} returned to [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} before Thursday , as [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had anticipated ; but in the interval [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} had not recovered [his]_{115-mr cavendish} courage so far as to renew [his]_{115-mr cavendish} visit to [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , or to face [the man who had alarmed [him]_{115-mr cavendish} so much]_{5449-the man who had alarmed him so much} . [Everybody in [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane}]_{5450-everybody in grange lane} remarked at the time how worried poor [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} looked . [Her]_{99-mrs woodburn} eyes lost their brightness , which [some people]_{443-some people} thought was the only beauty [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} had , and [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} nerves and [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} temper both failed [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} , [no one]_{281-no one} could tell why . The personal sketches [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} made at this moment were truculent and bitter to an unheard - of degree . [She]_{99-mrs woodburn} took off [Mr Beverley]_{170-mr beverley} with a savage force which electrified [[her]_{99-mrs woodburn} audience]_{478-her audience} , and put words into [his]_{170-mr beverley} mouth which [everybody]_{300-everybody} admitted were exactly like [him]_{170-mr beverley} , if [he]_{170-mr beverley} could ever be imagined to have fallen into the extraordinary circumstances in which [the mimic]_{883-the mimic} placed [him]_{170-mr beverley} . In short , [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} made a little drama out of [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} . [Mr Beverley]_{170-mr beverley} , of course , knew nothing about this , and showed some surprise now and then at the restrained laughter which [he]_{170-mr beverley} heard in the corners ; but when [anybody]_313-anybody spoke of [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} , [he]_0-i showed an instinctive want of confidence . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i have not studied [her]_2624-she sufficiently to give an opinion of [her]_2624-she , " [he]_0-i said , which was certainly the very reverse of [her]_2624-she deliverance upon [him]_0-i . To tell the truth , [she]_2624-she had rather studied [him]_0-i too much , and gave too keen an edge to [his]_0-i characteristic qualities , as is natural to all literary portraiture , and even went so far that , in the end , [people]_505-people began to ask whether [she]_2624-she had any personal spite against [him]_0-i . "_[0-i] [She]_2624-she do n't know [him]_0-i , " [Mr Woodburn]_{162-mr woodburn} said , when [he]_{162-mr woodburn} heard some faint echo of this suggestion . "_[2624-she] [She]_2624-she 's clever , and it carries [her]_2624-she away , [you]_2625-you know . [She]_2624-she enters into it so , [she]_2624-she do n't know how far [she]_2624-she is going ; but [I]_0-i can answer for it [she]_2624-she never saw [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} before ; and [Hal]_165-harry is n't here to give [her]_2624-she the key - note , as [she]_2624-she says . [He]_0-i has met [everybody]_{300-everybody} , [I]_0-i believe , one place or another , " [the simple man]_{5459-the simple man} said , with a little natural pride ; for in [his]_{5459-the simple man} heart [he]_{5459-the simple man} was vain of [[his]_{5459-the simple man} fashionable brother - in - law]_{5460-his fashionable brother - in - law} . As for [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} , it began to be understood that [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was with [a friend who was sick , on [the Continent]_{30-the continent}]_{5461-a friend who was sick , on the continent} ; and soon — for news had a wonderful tendency to increase and grow bigger as it spread in [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} — that [[his]_{115-mr cavendish} friend]_{1058-his friend} was dying , and that a probable large increase of fortune to the popular favourite would be the result , which was an idea that did credit to the imagination of [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} . [He]_0-i had disappeared completely once more after the eventful day which [we]_5463-we have described , carrying out in the fullest way [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's prediction , but striking [Barbara Lake]_120-barbara with bitter disappointment . [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had a great many things to occupy [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , but [Barbara]_120-barbara had nothing except the humble duty of looking after [[her]_120-barbara little brothers]_{5464-her little brothers} and [sisters]_5465-sisters , and attending to [[her]_120-barbara father]_{292-her father} 's comfort , which had never been occupations particularly to [her]_120-barbara mind . And then [Barbara]_120-barbara was aware that , if [she]_120-barbara neglected [her]_120-barbara duties , [Rose]_108-rose , on [her]_108-rose return from [the School of Design]_{824-the school of design} , would do them , though with a fierce little outbreak of indignation , which [the elder sister]_{2386-the elder sister} felt [she]_108-rose could bear ; and accordingly , [she]_108-rose did little else but brood over [his]_{292-her father} sudden disappearance , and spend [her]_108-rose time at the window looking for [his]_{292-her father} return . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla conducted [herself]_119-lucilla , as might have been expected , in a much more rational and dignified manner . [She]_119-lucilla made [herself]_119-lucilla very agreeable to [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} , who unbended very much , and grew very nice , as [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} [herself]_{96-mrs chiley} allowed . "_{[300-everybody]} But , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4403-my dear} , [I]_0-i am uneasy about [his]_2629-his opinions , " [the old lady]_{870-the old lady} said . [He]_2629-his certainly had a very free way of talking , and was ready to discuss anything , and was not approved of by [Mr Bury]_{109-mr bury} . But still [he]_2629-his had very good connections and a nice position , and had always a chance of being [Bishop of [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{5471-bishop of carlingford} ; and in marriage it is well known that [one]_4465-one never can have everything [one]_4465-one wants . So that , on the whole , even [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} did not see what difference [his]_2629-his opinions made , so far as [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was concerned . When [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} went down to [[Colonel Chiley]_{103-colonel chiley} 's]_{5474-colonel chiley 's} in the evening and made tea for [the old people]_{5475-the old people} , like [a daughter of [the house]_{339-the house}]_{5476-a daughter of the house} , [Mr Beverley]_{170-mr beverley} was always disposed to go over to [the enemy]_{1612-the enemy} , as [the old Colonel]_{2036-the old colonel} said . No doubt [he]_{170-mr beverley} had enough of [Colonel Chiley]_{103-colonel chiley} , who had not received a new idea into [his]_2629-his mind since the battle of [Waterloo]_45-waterloo , and did not see what [people]_505-people had to do with such nonsense . And then [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} would very often walk [home]_287-home with [the young visitor]_{5483-the young visitor} . During this time , as was natural , [Mr Beverley]_{170-mr beverley} heard [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} 's name a hundred times , and regretted , like all [the world]_{331-the world} , that so eminent [a member of [the Carlingford commonwealth]_{5486-the carlingford commonwealth}]_{5485-a member of the carlingford commonwealth} should be absent during [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} visit ; but , at the same time , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla took great care to avoid all personalities , and kept a discreet silence even about the gifts and accomplishments of [[her]_119-lucilla almost - lover]_{5487-her almost - lover} . [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} sighed , poor soul , when [she]_{96-mrs chiley} saw how [[her]_{96-mrs chiley} young friend]_{1047-her young friend} avoided this subject , and thought sometimes that [he]_{1047-her young friend} was forgotten , sometimes that [the poor dear]_{5489-the poor dear} was breaking [her]_{96-mrs chiley} heart for [him]_{1047-her young friend} ; but it is needless to say that neither of these suppositions was in the least true . And then it began to be considered rather odd in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} that [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} should pay such a long visit . [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} no doubt was very kind and hospitable , and exceedingly glad to receive such [a distinguished clergyman]_{5491-a distinguished clergyman} ; but when [a man]_{285-a man} has been six weeks in [[any one]_{4391-any one} 's house]_{5494-any one 's house} , and shows no inclination of going , it is natural that [people]_505-people should feel a little surprised . [His]_{5143-the archdeacon} visitation was over , and [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} had dined with [everybody]_{300-everybody} , and studied [the place]_{770-the place} and [its]_{770-the place} characteristics , and entered into everything that was going on . The only thing , indeed , that [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} did not seem to think of , was going away . If it had been [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , the chances are that [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} would have made [himself]_{5143-the archdeacon} so much one of [the family]_{4553-the family} , that [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} departure would have been felt as a domestic calamity ; but [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} was very different from [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} . So long as [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} was in [the house]_{339-the house} it was impossible to forget either [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} position or [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} ways of thinking , or the absence of any real connection between [himself]_{5143-the archdeacon} and [[his]_{5143-the archdeacon} hosts]_{5501-his hosts} . [He]_{5143-the archdeacon} did not combat or contradict [anybody]_313-anybody , but [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} would give a faint smile when [the Colonel]_{595-the colonel} uttered [his]_{595-the colonel} old - fashioned sentiments , which drove [the old soldier]_{2047-the old soldier} frantic . "_[0-i] As if [I]_0-i was not able to form an opinion , by [Jove]_130-jove ! " [Colonel Chiley]_{103-colonel chiley} said ; while , on the other hand , [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} was quite ready to enter into [the young people]_{5506-the young people} 's absurd theories , and discuss the very Bible itself , as if that were a book to be discussed . As for [the Rector]_{567-the rector} , [he]_{567-the rector} turned [his]_{567-the rector} head away when [he]_{567-the rector} passed [Colonel Chiley]_{103-colonel chiley} 's door , and [Miss Bury]_{114-miss bury} made visits of condolence and sympathy . "_[2630-you] [You]_2630-you must feel it a great responsibility having [Mr Beverley]_{170-mr beverley} with [you]_2630-you , " [[the Rector]_{567-the rector} 's sister]_{1057-the rector 's sister} would say , though naturally without any distinct explanation of [her]_{1057-the rector 's sister} meaning ; and then [she]_{1057-the rector 's sister} would look at [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} and sigh . "_[2630-you] Oh , [I]_0-i am sure it is a great pleasure , " [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} answered , not willing to let down the prestige of [[her]_{96-mrs chiley} guest]_{2089-her guest} . "_[0-i] [He]_{170-mr beverley} is very nice , and takes a great deal of interest in everything ; and then , [you]_2630-you know , [he]_{170-mr beverley} is [a connection of [ours]_2632-ours]_{2631-a connection of ours} . [[The Colonel]_{103-colonel chiley} 's niece]_{873-the colonel 's niece} , [Mary Chiley]_{129-mary chiley} — — " "_{[129-mary chiley]} Yes , [I]_0-i know , " said [Miss Bury]_{114-miss bury} . "_{[129-mary chiley]} Poor thing ! [she]_{873-the colonel 's niece} looked suffering the last time [I]_0-i saw [her]_{873-the colonel 's niece} . [I]_0-i hope [she]_{873-the colonel 's niece} has found the true consolation to support [her]_{873-the colonel 's niece} , now [she]_{873-the colonel 's niece} has entered into the troubles of life . " "_{[873-the colonel 's niece]} Well , yes , [I]_0-i hope so , " said [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} , a little doubtfully ; "_{[873-the colonel 's niece]} but [you]_2630-you know [one]_4465-one does not feel the troubles of life very severely at [her]_4465-one age ; and [I]_0-i do n't think [I]_0-i should have called [a baby]_{4734-a baby} a trouble when [I]_0-i was like [her]_4465-one . [I]_0-i never had any , [you]_2630-you know , and [I]_0-i used to fret over it a great deal ; but [the Colonel]_{595-the colonel} never liked the noise of [children]_815-children , and [I]_0-i suppose it is all for the best . " "_{[595-the colonel]} [One]_4465-one may always be sure of that , " said [Miss Bury]_{114-miss bury} , in [her]_{114-miss bury} instructive way . "_[4465-one] [I]_0-i suppose [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} is going soon , " [she]_{114-miss bury} added ; "_[0-i] [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} has been [here]_4529-here a long time now . [I]_0-i almost wonder [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} likes to be so long absent from [[his]_{5143-the archdeacon} parish]_{2641-his parish} . Two months , is it not ? " "_[0-i] Oh , no — not quite six weeks , " said [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} briskly . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i hope [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} may be persuaded to stay some time longer . [I]_0-i look upon it as quite a compliment to [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} ; for , to be sure , [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} would not stay if [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} had not some attraction , " said [the imprudent old woman]_{5511-the imprudent old woman} . And this was precisely what [Miss Bury]_{114-miss bury} wanted , as [any one of acute perceptions might have seen from the first]_{5512-any one of acute perceptions might have seen from the first} . "_{[5143-the archdeacon]} It must be a great responsibility for [you]_2642-you , " said [[the Rector]_{567-the rector} 's sister]_{1057-the rector 's sister} , with a sigh , pressing [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} 's hand . "_{[5143-the archdeacon]} If it should turn out badly , [you]_2642-you know —— Of course , [[my]_0-i brother]_{2643-my brother} and [I]_0-i do n't agree with [Mr Beverley]_{170-mr beverley} on all points — though [I]_0-i am sure [I]_0-i hope [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} is quite conscientious ; but [I]_0-i do feel for [you]_2642-you with such a responsibility , " said [Miss Bury]_{114-miss bury} , with a look that made [the old lady]_{870-the old lady} nervous in spite of [herself]_{870-the old lady} . Thus , notwithstanding all [her]_{96-mrs chiley} sense of the duties of hospitality , and [her]_{96-mrs chiley} anxiety about [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's interests , [she]_{96-mrs chiley} could not but feel that it would be rather a relief to get so formidable [a guest]_{684-a guest} fairly out of [the house]_{339-the house} . It is uncomfortable , it must be allowed , to entertain in [[your]_2642-you house]_{5518-your house} anybody , particularly [a clergyman of whom [[your]_2642-you Rector]_{5520-your rector} does not approve]_{5519-a clergyman of whom your rector does not approve} ; and there could be no doubt that [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} was not like [the clergymen that [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} had been accustomed to]_{5522-the clergymen that mrs chiley had been accustomed to} . "_[0-i] And [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} could come back another time , " [she]_{96-mrs chiley} said to [herself]_{96-mrs chiley} , by way of conciliating [her]_{96-mrs chiley} own weariness with [[her]_{96-mrs chiley} visitor]_{813-her visitor} 's advantage and the interests of [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . But notwithstanding these reflections on [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} 's part and notwithstanding [the Colonel]_{595-the colonel} 's less amiable growl , uttered every morning—"Does_{[5143-the archdeacon]} [that parson of yours]_{2644-that parson of yours} never mean to go [away?"—the Archdeacon]_{5525-away?"—the archdeacon} showed no intention of budging . It was [poor [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} who had all the brunt to bear , to exhaust [herself]_{96-mrs chiley} in civilities and to be upbraided with "_{[5527-that parson of yours"—whereas]} [that parson of yours"—whereas]_{5527-that parson of yours"—whereas} [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} was not in the least [[her]_{96-mrs chiley} parson]_{5528-her parson} , nor even [the kind of man [she]_{96-mrs chiley} approved of as [a clergyman]_{5109-a clergyman}]_{5529-the kind of man she approved of as a clergyman}]_{5526-poor mrs chiley who had all the brunt to bear , to exhaust herself in civilities and to be upbraided with " that parson of yours"—whereas he was not in the least her parson , nor even the kind of man she approved of as a clergyman} . All this , however , [the brave old woman]_{5531-the brave old woman} bore with fortitude for [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's sake : certainly it must be [Lucilla]_119-lucilla who kept [him]_{5143-the archdeacon} in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} — if it were not something else . Things were in this condition , [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} having again disappeared into utter darkness , and [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} beginning to enter warmly into the question whether or not [Mr Beverley]_{170-mr beverley} was paying attention to [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , when it happened to [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} one morning to meet [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} in [a little lane running between [Grove Street]_{27-grove street} and [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane}]_{5533-a little lane running between grove street and grange lane} . Opening from [this lane]_{5534-this lane} was a little door in the wall , which admitted to [a little garden very bright with flowers of the simplest old - fashioned kinds]_{5535-a little garden very bright with flowers of the simplest old - fashioned kinds} , with [a little house planted at [its]_{5536-a little house planted at its extremity} extremity]_{5536-a little house planted at its extremity} , which had pretensions to be [an old - fashioned and quasi - rural cottage]_{5537-an old - fashioned and quasi - rural cottage} , on the score of being very rickety , uncomfortable , and badly arranged . But [it]_5538-it must be a very impracticable erection indeed which does not look tolerable under the bright sunshine on a summer noon , at the end of [a pretty garden]_{5539-a pretty garden} where [children]_815-children are playing and birds singing , and [a woman or two]_{5541-a woman or two} about . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was standing at the door of [this little closed - up hermitage]_{5542-this little closed - up hermitage} , almost filling up the opening with [her]_119-lucilla crisp summer draperies , and affording only a very partial and tempting glimpse of [its]_{5542-this little closed - up hermitage} flowers and shrubs and whitewashed walls inside ; and when [Mr Beverley]_{170-mr beverley} came up to [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} [he]_{170-mr beverley} felt [his]_{170-mr beverley} curiosity excited . "_{[5527-that parson of yours"—whereas]} Is it [[Armida]_180-armida 's garden]_{2645-armida 's garden} , or [the Elysian fields]_{2646-the elysian fields} — " said [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} ; and [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} made a dead stop before the door , not knowing any more than [any other blind mortal]_{5544-any other blind mortal} what [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} was going to find inside . "_{[5527-that parson of yours"—whereas]} [I]_0-i do n't know anything about [Armida]_180-armida , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} ; "_[0-i] unfortunately [they]_2647-they were all [Cambridge]_{181-cambridge} in [their]_2647-they ways of thinking at [Mount Pleasant]_{2-mount pleasant} , and [our]_2648-our classics got dreadfully neglected . But [you]_2649-you may come in if [you]_2649-you like — at least [I]_0-i think [you]_2649-you may come in , if [you]_2649-you will promise not to frighten [the children]_{4442-the children} . [I]_0-i am sure [they]_{4442-the children} never saw [an Archdeacon]_{5117-an archdeacon} in [their]_{4442-the children} lives . " "_[0-i] Are there [children]_815-children ? " said [Mr Beverley]_{170-mr beverley} , with a doubtful air ; for , to tell the truth , [he]_{170-mr beverley} had come to the age at which [men]_4399-men think it best to avoid [children]_815-children , unless , indeed , [they]_4399-men happen to have a personal interest in [them]_815-children ; and [he]_{170-mr beverley} stretched [his]_{170-mr beverley} neck a little to see in over [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's head . "_{[815-children]} There are [a whole lot of children]_{2653-a whole lot of children} , and [a pretty governess]_{2654-a pretty governess} , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . "_{[2654-a pretty governess]} It is [a school]_{2655-a school} , and [I]_0-i am so much interested in it . [I]_0-i may call it [[my]_0-i school]_{2656-my school} , for that matter . [I]_0-i came to know [her]_{2654-a pretty governess} in the funniest way ; but [I]_0-i will tell [you]_2657-you that another time . And it was just [my]_0-i luck , as usual . [She]_{2654-a pretty governess} is so nice , and quite [a lady]_{4506-a lady} . If [you]_2657-you will not say [you]_2657-you are [an Archdeacon]_{5117-an archdeacon} , to frighten [the children]_{4442-the children} , [I]_0-i will let [you]_2657-you come in . " "_[0-i] [You]_2657-you shall call [me]_0-i whatever [you]_2657-you like , " said [Mr Beverley]_{170-mr beverley} ; "_[2657-you] when [I]_0-i am with [the lady - patroness]_{2661-the lady - patroness} , what does it matter what [I]_0-i call [myself]_0-i ? Let [me]_0-i see how [you]_2657-you manage [[your]_2657-you educational department]_{2662-your educational department} . [I]_0-i have already bowed before [your]_2657-you genius in the other branches of government ; but this ought to be more in [my]_0-i own way . " "_[0-i] [I]_0-i do n't think [you]_2657-you care for visiting [schools]_2663-schools , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i know [you]_2657-you think it is [a bore]_{2664-a bore} ; but [she]_2665-she is so nice , and so nice - looking ; [I]_0-i am sure [you]_2657-you will be pleased with [her]_2665-she . [I]_0-i am quite sure [she]_2665-she is [a lady]_{4506-a lady} , and has seen better days . " "_[2665-she] Oh , [those dreadful women that have seen better days]_{2667-those dreadful women that have seen better days} ! " said [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} ; "_{[2667-those dreadful women that have seen better days]} [I]_0-i think [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} has a regiment of [them]_{2667-those dreadful women that have seen better days} . It is hard to know how to get [one]_4465-one 's self into sympathy with those faded existences . [They]_{2667-those dreadful women that have seen better days} fill [me]_0-i with an infinite pity ; but then what can [one]_4465-one do ? If [one]_4465-one tries to recall [them]_{2667-those dreadful women that have seen better days} to the past , it sounds like mockery — and if [one]_4465-one speaks of the present , it wounds [their]_{2667-those dreadful women that have seen better days} feelings . It is a great social difficulty , " said [Mr Beverley]_{170-mr beverley} ; and [he]_{170-mr beverley} fixed [his]_{170-mr beverley} eyes on the ground and entered meditatively , without looking where [he]_{170-mr beverley} was going , in [his]_{170-mr beverley} Broad - Church way . "_{[96-mrs chiley]} [Dear Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} is so kind , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , who was a little puzzled for the moment , and did not know what to say . "_{[96-mrs chiley]} [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} is [a good , pure , gentle woman]_{2672-a good , pure , gentle woman} , " said [the Archdeacon]_{170-mr beverley} . [He]_{170-mr beverley} spoke in a tone which settled the question , and from which there was no appeal ; and no doubt what [he]_{170-mr beverley} said was perfectly true , though it was not a very distinct characterisation . Thus [they]_5548-they went in together into [the bright little garden]_{5549-the bright little garden} , thinking of nothing in particular , and loitering as [people do who do not know what is coming]_{5550-people do who do not know what is coming} . There was something that morning in [Mr Beverley]_{170-mr beverley} 's tone and manner which struck [Lucilla]_119-lucilla as something more than usual . [She]_119-lucilla was not [a young woman to attach undue importance to looks and tones]_{5551-a young woman to attach undue importance to looks and tones} ; but [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} 's manner was so softened and mellowed , and [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} eyes had so much expression in them , and [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} looked at [Lucilla]_119-lucilla with such marked regard , that it was impossible for [her]_119-lucilla not to recognise that a crisis might be approaching . To be sure , it was not by any means so near as that crisis manqué which had so lately passed over [her]_119-lucilla head in respect to [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} . But still [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} could not but remark the signs of a slowly approaching and most likely more important climax ; and as [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} remarked it , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla naturally by anticipation prepared [herself]_119-lucilla for the coming event that thus threw a shadow upon [her]_119-lucilla . [She]_119-lucilla did not make up [her]_119-lucilla mind to accept [Mr Beverley]_{170-mr beverley} any more than [she]_119-lucilla had made up [her]_119-lucilla mind to accept [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} ; but [she]_119-lucilla thought it only [her]_119-lucilla duty to [him]_{115-mr cavendish} and to [herself]_119-lucilla , and to society in general , to take [his]_{115-mr cavendish} claims into full consideration . And no doubt , if these claims had seemed to [her]_119-lucilla sufficiently strong to merit such a reward , [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had it in [her]_119-lucilla to marry [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} , and make [him]_{115-mr cavendish} [an admirable wife]_{5554-an admirable wife} , though [she]_119-lucilla was not at the present moment , so far as [she]_119-lucilla was aware , absolutely what [foolish people]_{5555-foolish people} call in love with [him]_{115-mr cavendish} . At the same time , [she]_119-lucilla made [herself]_119-lucilla all the more agreeable to [Mr Beverley]_{170-mr beverley} from [her]_119-lucilla sense of the dawn of tenderness with which [he]_{115-mr cavendish} regarded [her]_119-lucilla . And in this way [they]_5556-they went up the broad central path which traversed [the little garden]_{5557-the little garden} , neither looking to the left nor the right , but presenting all that appearance of being occupied with each other , which , especially to [a female observer]_{5558-a female observer} , is so easy of interpretation . For , to be sure , [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} had not the remotest idea into whose [house]_598-house [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was going , nor who it was whom [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was about to see . But as it happened , [[Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's protégée]_{5561-lucilla 's protégée} , who had seen better days , had just finished one of [her]_{5561-lucilla 's protégée} lessons , and sent [[her]_{5561-lucilla 's protégée} little pupils]_{5562-her little pupils} out into [the garden]_{695-the garden} . [She]_119-lucilla was preparing for the next little class , when , raising [her]_119-lucilla eyes accidentally , [she]_119-lucilla saw [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} coming through [the garden]_{695-the garden} with [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} by [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} side . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was [the same person whom [Mr Bury]_{109-mr bury} had brought to [Lucilla]_119-lucilla with the idea of recommending [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} to [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} as a companion and chaperone for [[his]_{90-dr marjoribanks} daughter]_{286-his daughter}]_{5566-the same person whom mr bury had brought to lucilla with the idea of recommending her to dr marjoribanks as a companion and chaperone for his daughter} ; but since then [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} 's appearance had considerably changed . [She]_{133-mrs mortimer} had grown younger by ten years during the period of comparative comfort and tranquillity which [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's active help and championship had procured for [her]_{133-mrs mortimer} . [[Her]_119-lucilla house]_{2364-her house} , and [[her]_119-lucilla garden]_{5569-her garden} , and [[her]_119-lucilla little scholars]_{5570-her little scholars} , and the bloom on [her]_119-lucilla cheeks , and the filling - up of [her]_119-lucilla worn frame , were all [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's doing . In the intervals of [her]_119-lucilla legislative cares [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had run about all over [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} searching for [pupils]_5571-pupils , and at the same moment had cut and stitched and arranged , and papered walls , and planted flower - beds , for the feeble creature thus thrown upon [her]_119-lucilla . This was a side of [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's character which certainly [she]_119-lucilla did nothing to hide from [the public]_{1303-the public} , but which , at the same time , [she]_119-lucilla never made any fuss about ; and it was an endless pleasure to [her]_119-lucilla to find a protégée so perfectly content to be "_{[96-mrs chiley]} done for , " and do as [she]_119-lucilla was told to do . It was thus that [the poor faded widow , who was sensitive and had feelings]_{5573-the poor faded widow , who was sensitive and had feelings} , and forgot [herself]_119-lucilla so far as to faint , or nearly to faint , just at the most unlucky moment possible , when [the Rector]_{567-the rector} 's character and dignity demanded superior self - control on [her]_119-lucilla part , had found [her]_119-lucilla youth again and [her]_119-lucilla good looks under [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's shadow . When [she]_119-lucilla looked up and saw [the two approaching]_{5575-the two approaching} , [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} 's first impulse was to smile at the conjunction ; but the next moment [she]_119-lucilla had dropped the books out of [her]_119-lucilla hands , and was standing gazing out like [a woman in a dream]_{5576-a woman in a dream} , with the colour all gone out of [her]_119-lucilla cheeks , and even out of [her]_119-lucilla lips , in the surprise of the moment . It was only surprise and a kind of dismay ; it was not terror , like that which [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} had exhibited at the same apparition . [She]_119-lucilla dropped into [her]_119-lucilla chair without knowing it , and probably would have fainted this time also , if something more urgent than mere "_{[96-mrs chiley]} feelings " had not roused [her]_119-lucilla up . As it was , it happened very happily for [her]_119-lucilla that [she]_119-lucilla had thus a little preparation . When [she]_119-lucilla saw that [[her]_119-lucilla patroness]_{1330-her patroness} was leading [Mr Beverley]_{170-mr beverley} up to the door , and that in a minute more [he]_{170-mr beverley} would inevitably be brought to [her]_119-lucilla very side , [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} roused up all [her]_119-lucilla strength . [She]_119-lucilla gathered up [her]_119-lucilla books in [her]_119-lucilla hand without knowing very well what [she]_119-lucilla was doing , and , taking virtue from necessity , went desperately out to meet [them]_5578-them . It was [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} who first saw [her]_119-lucilla , white and tottering , leaning against the trellis of [the little porch]_{5579-the little porch} , and [Lucilla]_119-lucilla could not but give a little cry of alarm and wonder . What kind of [man]_4780-man could this be , who thus struck down [another victim without even so much as a glance]_{5581-another victim without even so much as a glance} ? It was just then that [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} raised [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} eyes , and saw standing before [him]_{5143-the archdeacon} , among the faded roses , [the woman whom [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} had been approaching so indifferently — the faded existence that had seen better days]_{5583-the woman whom he had been approaching so indifferently — the faded existence that had seen better days} . [He]_{5143-the archdeacon} saw [her]_119-lucilla , and [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} stood stock - still , as if it was [she]_119-lucilla who was [the basilisk]_{5584-the basilisk} , and the look of pleased interest went out of [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} face in a moment . In that moment [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} had become as unconscious of the presence of [Lucilla]_119-lucilla as if [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} had never in [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} life softened [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} voice to [her]_119-lucilla ear , or talked nonsense to please [her]_119-lucilla . [His]_{5143-the archdeacon} eyes did not seem big enough to take in the figure which stood shrinking and looking at [him]_{5143-the archdeacon} in [the porch]_{5585-the porch} . Then [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} made one long step forward , and took hold of [her]_119-lucilla sleeve — not [her]_119-lucilla hand — as if to convince [himself]_{5143-the archdeacon} that it was something real [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} saw . [He]_{5143-the archdeacon} showed no joy , nor satisfaction , nor anything but sheer amaze and wonder , at this unexpected appearance , for [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} had not had time to prepare [himself]_{5143-the archdeacon} as [she]_119-lucilla had . "_[2673-you] Am [I]_0-i dreaming , or is it [you]_2673-you ? " [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} said , in a voice that sounded as different from the voice with which [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} had been speaking to [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , as if years had elapsed between the two . And it would be vain to describe the amazement and singular sense that [the earth]_{1094-the earth} had suddenly given way under [her]_119-lucilla feet , with which [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} stood by and looked on . [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was naturally the first to recover [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} senses in this emergency . Even [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , self - possessed as [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was , felt the natural giddiness inseparable from such a strange reversal of the position . But [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} did not lose [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} head like the others . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} looked at [the widow]_{1180-the widow} standing white and tremulous in the shadow of [the little porch]_{5579-the little porch} , and on [the Archdeacon , whose manly countenance had paled to a corresponding colour]_{5589-the archdeacon , whose manly countenance had paled to a corresponding colour} . [A man]_{285-a man} does not seize [a woman]_{4411-a woman} by the sleeve and ask , "_[2673-you] Is it [you]_2673-you ? " without some reason for an address so destitute of ordinary courtesy ; and [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was sufficiently versed in such matters to know that so rude and startling an accost could be only addressed to [some one whose presence set [the speaker]_{5593-the speaker} 's heart beating , and quickened the blood in [his]_{285-a man} veins]_{5592-some one whose presence set the speaker 's heart beating , and quickened the blood in his veins} . It was odd , to say the least , after the way in which [he]_{285-a man} had just been speaking to [herself]_119-lucilla ; but [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , as has been already said , was not the woman to lose [her]_119-lucilla head . [She]_119-lucilla recovered [herself]_119-lucilla with the second breath [she]_119-lucilla drew , and took [her]_119-lucilla natural place . "_[2673-you] [I]_0-i can see that [you]_2674-you have something to say to [each other]_{679-each other} , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . "_{[133-mrs mortimer]} [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} , ask [Mr Beverley]_{170-mr beverley} to walk in . Never mind [me]_0-i . [I]_0-i want to speak to [the little Lakes]_{2676-the little lakes} . [I]_0-i shall come back presently , " [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} added , nodding pleasantly to [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} — and [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} went away to the other end of [the garden]_{695-the garden} , calling to [the children]_{4442-the children} with that self - possession which is the gift only of great minds . But when [Lucilla]_119-lucilla found [herself]_119-lucilla at a safe distance , and saw [the Archdeacon stoop]_{5597-the archdeacon stoop} to go in under [the porch]_{5585-the porch} , it can not be denied that [her]_119-lucilla mind was moved by the sight . It was [she]_119-lucilla who had seen after the putting - up of that trellis round [that porch]_{5599-that porch} , and the arrangement of the wistaria , which had been sprawling all over the front of [the house]_{339-the house} uncared for . If there was any place in [the world]_{331-the world} where [she]_119-lucilla should have been free from such a shock , it certainly should have been here , in this spot , which [she]_119-lucilla had , so to speak , created . Naturally the unfitness of [these surroundings]_{5602-these surroundings} to witness a revolution so unlooked - for and disagreeable struck [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . If [she]_119-lucilla had to be again humiliated , and to submit once more to see another preferred to [herself]_119-lucilla , it certainly should have been under other circumstances . When [we]_5603-we admit that such a thought did pass through the mind of [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , it will prove to all who know [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} that [Lucilla]_119-lucilla found [her]_119-lucilla position sufficiently aggravating . [She]_119-lucilla had exerted [herself]_119-lucilla for [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} as [nobody else in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{5604-nobody else in carlingford} would have exerted [themselves]_{5604-nobody else in carlingford} . [She]_119-lucilla had not only found pupils and a means of living for [the widow]_{1180-the widow} , which , perhaps , a committee of [ladies]_581-ladies might have done at the end of a year , had it been put into [their]_{5604-nobody else in carlingford} hands ; but [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had done it at once , and had taken charge of that timid and maladroit individual [herself]_119-lucilla , and set [her]_119-lucilla up , and done everything for [her]_119-lucilla . It was [[Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} 's gardener]_{5607-dr marjoribanks 's gardener} , under [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's orders , who had arranged and planted [the garden]_{695-the garden} , and trained the embowering foliage which had just brushed [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} 's clerical hat as [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} went in ; and in the act of refurnishing [[her]_119-lucilla drawing - room]_{1580-her drawing - room} , [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had managed to procure , without costing [anybody]_313-anybody anything except a little trouble , as [she]_119-lucilla [herself]_119-lucilla said , many accessories , which gave an air of comfort to the little parlour , in which , no doubt , at that moment , [Mr Beverley]_{170-mr beverley} and [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} were explaining [themselves]_{5604-nobody else in carlingford} . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had a great deal too much good sense to upbraid [anybody]_313-anybody with ingratitude , or even to make any claim upon that slippery quality ; but [she]_119-lucilla knew at the same time that [the widow]_{1180-the widow} was [the very last person from whom a new discomfiture should come]_{5614-the very last person from whom a new discomfiture should come} , and that to enter in under that trellis when [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} left [her]_119-lucilla was , on [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} 's part , an aggravation of the change in [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} sentiments which it was difficult to bear . [She]_119-lucilla walked along [the garden path]_{5616-the garden path} very briskly under the influence of these thoughts , and it was not in nature to do otherwise than snub [the children]_{4442-the children} when [she]_119-lucilla joined [them]_{4442-the children} . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was [a woman of genius]_{1851-a woman of genius} , but [she]_119-lucilla was not faultless ; and when [she]_119-lucilla found [Ethelinda]_{182-ethelinda} and [Ethelfreda Lake]_{183-ethelfreda lake} , [the two twins]_{5619-the two twins} , the one with [her]_{182-ethelinda} clean frock all muddy and stained , the other with the front breadth torn right up the middle , it is scarcely to be wondered at if [she]_119-lucilla lost [her]_119-lucilla patience . "_[0-i] [You]_2677-you little nasty untidy things ! " [she]_119-lucilla said , "_[2677-you] [I]_0-i should like to know who [you]_2677-you expect is to go mending up and washing every day for [you]_2677-you ? It will not be [Barbara]_120-barbara , [I]_0-i am sure , " [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} added , with a fine intonation of scorn , of which [the culprits]_{1758-the culprits} were insensible ; and [she]_119-lucilla gave [Ethelinda]_{182-ethelinda} a shake , who was sitting on the wet ground , all muddy with recent watering , and who , besides , was the one who most resembled [Barbara]_120-barbara . When this temporary ebullition had taken place , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla began gradually to right [herself]_119-lucilla . It was a grand sight , if [anybody]_313-anybody had been there to witness it , or if [anybody]_313-anybody could have seen into [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's maiden bosom ; but the spectacle of a great mind thus recovering its balance is one which can rarely be visible except in its results . While [she]_119-lucilla set [the children]_{4442-the children} to rights , and represented to [[Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} 's little servant , who was in [the garden]_{695-the garden} furtively on a pretence of cabbages , the extreme folly , and indeed idiocy , of letting [them]_{4442-the children} get to [the water]_{5626-the water} and make a mess of [themselves]_{4442-the children}]_{5624-mrs mortimer 's little servant , who was in the garden furtively on a pretence of cabbages , the extreme folly , and indeed idiocy , of letting them get to the water and make a mess of themselves} , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was in reality coming to [herself]_119-lucilla . Perhaps [she]_119-lucilla spoke with a little more energy than usual ; but [the offenders]_{5627-the offenders} were so well aware of [their]_{5627-the offenders} guilt , and so thoroughly satisfied of the justice of the reproof addressed to [them]_{5627-the offenders} , that no other explanation was necessary ; and , little by little , [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} felt [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} restored to [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} natural calm . "_{[120-barbara]} [You]_2678-you know [I]_0-i do n't like to scold [you]_2678-you , " [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} said ; "_[0-i] but what would [anybody]_313-anybody say?—nice clean frocks , that [I]_0-i am sure were put on fresh this morning — and [you]_2678-you , [Mary Jane]_{184-mary jane} — — " "_{[313-anybody]} Please , [Miss]_2680-miss , it was only for a young cabbage . [Missis]_185-missis is fond of a bit of vegetable , " said [the little maid]_{5628-the little maid} . "_[185-missis] [I]_0-i knew [she]_185-missis 'd not say nothing;—and just as [I]_0-i had told ['em]_2681-'em all to have done and be good — and [nobody]_4434-nobody knew as [you]_2678-you was here , " said [Mary Jane]_{184-mary jane} . There was something even in that small and humble testimony to [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's sovereignty which helped on the process which was operating in [her]_119-lucilla mind . [She]_119-lucilla regained bit by bit that serene self - consciousness which places the spirit above the passing vexations of [the world]_{331-the world} . What did it matter what [other people]_{279-other people} might be doing or saying ? Was not [she]_119-lucilla still [Lucilla Marjoribanks]_119-lucilla ? and when [one]_4465-one had said that , [one]_4465-one had said all . "_{[4434-nobody]} It is time [you]_2683-you were all going [home]_287-home to [[your]_2683-you dinners]_{2685-your dinners} , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; "_[2683-you] and [I]_0-i have asked [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} to give [you]_2683-you a half - holiday . As for [you]_2683-you , [[you]_2683-you little [Linda]_108-rose]_{2686-you little linda} , [you]_2683-you are not fit to be seen ; and [I]_0-i am sure if [I]_0-i were [[your]_2683-you sister]_{2687-your sister} [I]_0-i should send [you]_2683-you off to bed . Now get all [your]_2683-you hats and things and run away ; and if [you]_2683-you are not awfully good to - morrow , [I]_0-i shall never ask for another half - holiday again . " Saying which , [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} saw the hats brought out , and [the little scholars]_{5633-the little scholars} sent away . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} took matters into [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} own hand with the confidence of a superior nature . "_[0-i] After all the long talk [they]_2688-they are having [she]_2689-she will not be able for [[her]_2689-she scholars]_{2690-her scholars} to - day , " [Lucilla]_119-lucilla said magnanimously to [herself]_119-lucilla ; and [she]_119-lucilla again made the tour of [the garden]_{695-the garden} , inspecting everything , to see that all was in order . With every step that [she]_119-lucilla took , [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} became more and more [herself]_119-lucilla . As [we]_5635-we have already said , it was a grand and inspiring sight ; but then , to be sure , as in the former case , [her]_119-lucilla affections , fortunately , were not engaged . [She]_119-lucilla was not in love with [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} , any more than [she]_119-lucilla had been in love with [Mr Cavendish;—though]_{186-mr cavendish;—though} it is true , love is not everything . And to think how [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} had been looking and talking not much more than half an hour ago , and to reflect that now [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} had most likely forgotten [her]_119-lucilla very existence , and was explaining [himself]_{5143-the archdeacon} , and placing that position which would have just suited [Lucilla]_119-lucilla at the feet of the object of [her]_119-lucilla bounty , was enough to have driven [a young woman of ordinary mind]_{5637-a young woman of ordinary mind} half out of [her]_{5637-a young woman of ordinary mind} senses with disgust and indignation . But , fortunately , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's mind was not an ordinary one ; and every step [she]_119-lucilla took round [the garden]_{695-the garden} restored [her]_119-lucilla more and more entirely to [herself]_119-lucilla . Instead of conceiving any jealous dislike to [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} , [she]_119-lucilla had already , as has been stated , exerted [herself]_119-lucilla with [her]_119-lucilla usual benevolence to leave [the widow]_{1180-the widow} free for the rest of the day . "_[2689-she] After all , it is not [her]_2691-her fault if [she]_2691-her knew [him]_2692-him before , or if [he]_2692-him was in love with [her]_2691-her , " [Lucilla]_119-lucilla said to [herself]_119-lucilla . And when [she]_119-lucilla had arrived at this perfectly true and profoundly philosophical conclusion , it may be said that the crisis was at an end . But then where personal offence and indignation ( if the natural shock to [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's feelings could be called by such hard names ) ended , bewilderment and curiosity began . Who could [this Archdeacon]_{5377-this archdeacon} be who had frightened [the most popular man in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{5641-the most popular man in carlingford} out of [the place]_{770-the place} , and whose unlooked - for appearance had driven [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} back out of [her]_{133-mrs mortimer} recovered good looks and cheerfulness into pallor and trembling ? It is true that [Lucilla]_119-lucilla knew quite well who [he]_{5377-this archdeacon} was — [the second son of [Mr Beverley of Trent Valley]_{187-mr beverley of trent valley}]_{5643-the second son of mr beverley of trent valley} , [a family as well known as [any family in [England]_33-england]_{5645-any family in england}]_{5644-a family as well known as any family in england} . [Everybody]_{300-everybody} knew all about [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} : [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} career from [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} youth up was as clearly traceable as if [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} had been killed in a railway accident and had had [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} memoir published in the Times . There was nothing in the smallest degree secret or mysterious about [him]_{5143-the archdeacon} ; and yet how could it come about that the sight of [him]_{5143-the archdeacon} should frighten [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} out of [his]_{115-mr cavendish} senses , and make [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} , who was utterly unconnected with [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , all but faint , as [she]_{133-mrs mortimer} had done on a former occasion ? Was it [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} mission to go about [the world]_{331-the world} driving [people]_505-people into fits of terror or agitation ? To be sure , [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} was [a Broad - Churchman]_{5650-a broad - churchman} , and not [the type of clergyman to which [Lucilla]_119-lucilla in [her]_119-lucilla heart]_{5651-the type of clergyman to which lucilla in her heart} inclined ; but still [a man]_{285-a man} may be [Broad Church]_{5653-broad church} , and speak a little freely on religious matters , without being [a basilisk]_{5654-a basilisk} . As these thoughts went through [her]_119-lucilla mind , [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} could not help observing that the branches of the pear - tree , which was all that [the garden]_{695-the garden} contained in the shape of fruit , had come loose from the wall , and were swaying about greatly to the damage of the half - grown pears,—not to say that it gave a very untidy look to that corner . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i must send [Crawford]_188-crawford down this evening to fasten it up , " [Lucilla]_119-lucilla said to [herself]_119-lucilla , and then went on with what [she]_119-lucilla was thinking ; and [she]_119-lucilla made one or two other remarks of the same description in a parenthesis as [she]_119-lucilla made [her]_119-lucilla tour . After all , it is astonishing how many little things go wrong when [the man or woman with a hundred eyes]_{5656-the man or woman with a hundred eyes} is absent for a few days from the helm of affairs . It was nearly a week since [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had been round [[Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} 's garden]_{5657-mrs mortimer 's garden} , and in that time the espalier had got detached , some of the verbenas were dead in the borders , and the half of the sticks that propped up the dahlias had fallen , leaving the plants in miserable confusion . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla shook [her]_119-lucilla head over this , as [she]_119-lucilla asked [herself]_119-lucilla what mysterious influence there could be in [the Archdeacon]_{170-mr beverley} . For [her]_119-lucilla own part , [she]_119-lucilla was not in the slightest degree afraid of [him]_{170-mr beverley} , nor could [she]_119-lucilla confess to having felt agitated even when [he]_{170-mr beverley} walked with [her]_119-lucilla into [this fated garden]_{5658-this fated garden} ; but there could be no doubt of the seriousness of the effect produced by [his]_{170-mr beverley} appearance on [the two others]_{5659-the two others} . "_{[188-crawford]} [They]_2693-they have broken half of the props , the little nuisances , " [Lucilla]_119-lucilla said to [herself]_119-lucilla , as [she]_119-lucilla pursued [her]_119-lucilla musings . For [her]_119-lucilla large mind was incapable , now that its perfect serenity was happily regained , of confining itself , unless with a very good reason , to one sole subject . When [she]_119-lucilla had finished [her]_119-lucilla inspection , and saw that [nobody]_4434-nobody had yet appeared at the door , [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} collected the books which [the children]_{4442-the children} had left lying in [the summer - house]_{5662-the summer - house} , and put them under cover — for , to tell the truth , it looked a little like rain ; and having done this , and looked all round [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} to see if anything else required [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} immediate care , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla carried philosophy to its highest practical point by going away , which is , perhaps , a height of good sense which may be thought too much for humanity . It was not too much for [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's legislative soul and knowledge of human nature;—and in thus denying [herself]_119-lucilla [she]_119-lucilla was perfectly aware of [her]_119-lucilla advantages , and of the inevitable result . [She]_119-lucilla knew , just as well as if [she]_119-lucilla had already received it , that [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} would write [her]_119-lucilla a little three - cornered note , marked Private , as soon as [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} was gone ; and [she]_119-lucilla thought it was highly probable that [Mr Beverley]_{170-mr beverley} [himself]_{170-mr beverley} would come to give some explanation . With this tranquil assurance in [her]_119-lucilla mind , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla turned [her]_119-lucilla face towards [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} . [She]_119-lucilla began to have a kind of conviction too , since this had happened , either that [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} would not be raised into [a bishopric]_{5664-a bishopric} , or that [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} at least would not be [the first bishop]_{5115-the first bishop} . It was difficult to give any ground for the idea , but it came into [her]_119-lucilla mind with a kind of quiet certainty ; and with this conviction , in which [she]_119-lucilla recognised that beautiful self - adjusting balance of compensations which keeps everything right in [the world]_{331-the world} , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , quite recovered from [her]_119-lucilla shock , had on the whole a pleasant walk [home]_287-home . As for [the two who were shut up together in [[Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} 's parlour]_{5670-mrs mortimer 's parlour}]_{5669-the two who were shut up together in mrs mortimer 's parlour} , [their]_{5669-the two who were shut up together in mrs mortimer 's parlour} state of mind was far from partaking of the virtuous peace and serenity which filled [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's bosom . It was more than an hour before [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} went away ; and when [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} had a little collected [her]_{133-mrs mortimer} faculties , the result arrived which had been foreseen by [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . In the first place , terror seized [the widow]_{1180-the widow} as to what had become of [[her]_{133-mrs mortimer} pupils]_{5673-her pupils} , whom all this time [she]_{133-mrs mortimer} had forgotten , and deep was [her]_{133-mrs mortimer} gratitude when [she]_{133-mrs mortimer} had ascertained that [her]_{133-mrs mortimer} protecting genius had sent [them]_{5673-her pupils} away . But with that gratitude came a sudden recollection of the manner in which [Mr Beverley]_{170-mr beverley} and [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had been coming together up [the garden path]_{5616-the garden path} , before [the mistress of [the house]_{339-the house}]_{4902-the mistress of the house} showed [herself]_{4902-the mistress of the house} . [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} wrung [her]_{133-mrs mortimer} hands when [she]_{133-mrs mortimer} recollected the looks and attitude of [the two]_{678-the two} , and the rumour which had reached [her]_{133-mrs mortimer} ears that [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} was paying attention to [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . What was [she]_{133-mrs mortimer} to do?—was [her]_{133-mrs mortimer} miserable presence here to dispel perhaps the youthful hopes of [[her]_{133-mrs mortimer} benefactress]_{5679-her benefactress} , and make a revolution in [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's prospects ? [The poor woman]_{948-the poor woman} felt [herself]_{948-the poor woman} ready to sink into the earth at the thought . [She]_{948-the poor woman} went to the window and looked out disconsolately into the rain — for it had come on to rain , as [Lucilla]_119-lucilla supposed it would — and felt like a creature in a cage , helpless , imprisoned , miserable , not knowing what to do with [herself]_{948-the poor woman} , and the cause of trouble to [[her]_{948-the poor woman} best friends]_{5681-her best friends} . [A little house]_{5682-a little house} in [a garden]_{5683-a garden} may look like [a little paradise in the sunshine]_{5684-a little paradise in the sunshine} , and yet feel like [a dungeon]_{5685-a dungeon} when [a poor woman all alone]_{5686-a poor woman all alone} looks out across [her]_{948-the poor woman} flowers in the rain , and sees nothing but the wall that shuts [her]_{948-the poor woman} in , and thinks to [herself]_{948-the poor woman} that [she]_{948-the poor woman} has no refuge nor escape from it — [nobody]_4434-nobody to tell [her]_{948-the poor woman} what to do , nothing but [her]_{948-the poor woman} own feeble powers to support [her]_{948-the poor woman} , and the dreadful idea that [she]_{948-the poor woman} has done harm and can do no good to [[her]_{948-the poor woman} only protector]_{5688-her only protector} . [Any reasonable creature]_{5689-any reasonable creature} would have said , that to be there in [[her]_{948-the poor woman} own house]_{5690-her own house} , poor enough certainly , but secure , and no longer driven lonely and distressed about [the world]_{331-the world} , was a great matter . But yet , after all , the walls that shut [her]_{948-the poor woman} in , the blast of white , sweeping , downright rain , which seemed to cut [her]_{948-the poor woman} off from any succour outside , and the burden of something on [her]_{948-the poor woman} mind which by [herself]_{948-the poor woman} [she]_{948-the poor woman} was quite unable to bear , was a hard combination ; and wringing [one]_4465-one 's hands , and feeling [one]_4465-one 's mind ready to give way under a new and unexpected burden , could not advance matters in the slightest degree . [She]_{948-the poor woman} was not strong - minded , as has been already proved ; nor , indeed , had [she]_{948-the poor woman} the ordinary amount of indifference to [other people]_{279-other people} , or confidence in [herself]_{948-the poor woman} , which stands in the place of self - control with [many people]_{1269-many people} . After [she]_{948-the poor woman} had wrung [her]_{948-the poor woman} hands , and looked out again and again with a vague instinct of perhaps finding some suggestion of comfort outside , [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} relapsed by necessity into the one idea that had been a support to [her]_{948-the poor woman} for so many months past . All that [she]_{948-the poor woman} could do was to consult [Lucilla]_119-lucilla — it might be to wound [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , for anything [she]_{948-the poor woman} could tell ; but when [a poor creature]_{5696-a poor creature} is helpless and weak , and has but [one friend in [the world]_{331-the world} who is strong , what can [she]_{5696-a poor creature} do but apply to [[her]_{5696-a poor creature} sustainer]_{5699-her sustainer} and [guardian]_{5700-guardian}]_{5697-one friend in the world who is strong , what can she do but apply to her sustainer and guardian} ? When , after beating about wildly from one point to another , [she]_{948-the poor woman} arrived ultimately , as might have been predicted , and as [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had expected from the first , at that conclusion , there remained a further difficulty in respect to the means of communication . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had settled quite calmly in [her]_119-lucilla own mind that it would be by the medium of a three - cornered note , a matter in which there was no difficulty whatever , for [the widow]_{1180-the widow} was sufficiently fluent with [her]_{1180-the widow} pen ; but then [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had not thought of [Mary Jane]_{184-mary jane} , who was [the only possible messenger]_{5702-the only possible messenger} . It was to this point now that [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} 's ideas addressed [themselves]_{5703-themselves} . At that moment the rain poured down fiercer than ever , the bricks of the uncovered wall grew black with the wet , and [the wistaria]_{189-the wistaria} crouched and shivered about [the porch]_{5585-the porch} as if it wanted to be taken [indoors]_2048-indoors . And then to get wet , and perhaps catch cold , was a thing [Mary Jane]_{184-mary jane} conscientiously avoided , like [the rest of [the world]_{331-the world}]_{5706-the rest of the world} ; and it was with a sense of alarm even stronger than that excited by the possibility of injuring [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , that [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} very gently and modestly rang [her]_{133-mrs mortimer} bell . "_[2693-they] [I]_0-i do n't think it rains quite so heavily , " said [the timid experimentalist]_{5708-the timid experimentalist} , feeling [her]_{133-mrs mortimer} heart beat as [she]_{133-mrs mortimer} made this doubtful statement . "_[0-i] Have [you]_2694-you a pair of goloshes , [Mary Jane]_{184-mary jane} ? " "_[0-i] No , " said [the little handmaiden]_{5709-the little handmaiden} , with precaution ; "_[0-i] and , please , if it 's for the post , it rains worse nor ever ; and [I]_0-i do n't think as [mother]_876-mother would like — — " "_[876-mother] Oh , it is not for the post , " said [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} ; "_[876-mother] it is for [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . [You]_{184-mary jane} can take mine , and then [you]_{184-mary jane} will not get [your]_{184-mary jane} feet wet . [I]_0-i go out so very little ; [you]_{184-mary jane} may have them — to keep — [Mary Jane]_{184-mary jane} . And [you]_{184-mary jane} can take the big shawl that hangs in [the passage]_{2696-the passage} , and an umbrella . [I]_0-i do n't think it is so heavy as it was . " [Mary Jane]_{184-mary jane} regarded the rain gloomily from the window ; but [her]_{184-mary jane} reluctance was at an end from the moment [she]_{184-mary jane} heard that it was to [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} [she]_{184-mary jane} was going . To be sure , the distance between [the Serenissime Nancy]_{5710-the serenissime nancy} and [Thomas]_117-tom , and [the other inmates of [[the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} 's kitchen]_{5713-the doctor 's kitchen}]_{5711-the other inmates of the doctor 's kitchen} , and [[Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} 's little handmaiden]_{5714-mrs mortimer 's little handmaiden} , was as great as that which exists between [an English Duke]_{5715-an english duke} and [the poorest little cadet of a large family among [[his]_{5715-an english duke} attendant gentry]_{5717-his attendant gentry}]_{5716-the poorest little cadet of a large family among his attendant gentry} ; but , correspondingly , the merest entrance into [that higher world]_{5718-that higher world} was as great a privilege for [Mary Jane]_{184-mary jane} , as [the Duke]_{5719-the duke} 's notice would be to [[the Squire]_{5720-the squire} 's youngest son]_{5721-the squire 's youngest son} . [She]_{184-mary jane} kept up a momentary show of resistance , but [she]_{184-mary jane} accepted the goloshes , and even after a moment agreed in [[her]_{184-mary jane} mistress]_{5722-her mistress} 's trembling assertion about the rain . And this was how the three - cornered note got conveyed to its destination in the heaviest of the storm , between three and four o'clock in the afternoon . [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} still sat at [her]_{133-mrs mortimer} window , wringing [her]_{133-mrs mortimer} hands from time to time , with [her]_{133-mrs mortimer} head aching and [her]_{133-mrs mortimer} heart beating , and a dreadful question in [her]_{133-mrs mortimer} mind as to what [Lucilla]_119-lucilla would say , or whether perhaps [she]_{133-mrs mortimer} might reject altogether in [her]_{133-mrs mortimer} natural indignation the appeal made to [her]_{133-mrs mortimer} ; which was an idea which filled [the widow]_{1180-the widow} with inexpressible horror . While at the same moment [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} sat looking for that appeal which [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} knew was sure to come . The rain had set in by this time with an evident intention of lasting , and even from the windows of [[Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's drawing - room]_{1683-lucilla 's drawing - room} the prospect of the garden walls and glistening trees was sufficiently doleful . [Nobody]_4434-nobody was likely to call , nothing was doing ; and [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , who never caught cold , had not the least fear of wetting [her]_119-lucilla feet . And besides , [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} curiosity had been rising every moment since [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} return ; and [the widow]_{1180-the widow} 's pathetic appeal , "_[0-i] Come to [me]_0-i , [[my]_0-i dearest]_{2697-my dearest} [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . [I]_0-i have [nobody whom [I]_0-i can talk to in [the world]_{331-the world}]_{2698-nobody whom i can talk to in the world} but [you]_119-lucilla ! " had its natural effect upon a mind so feeling . [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} got up as soon as [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had read the note , and changed [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} dress , and put on a great waterproof cloak . Instead of thinking it a trouble , [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was rather exhilarated by the necessity . "_{[119-lucilla]} Be sure [you]_119-lucilla make [[your]_119-lucilla mistress]_{2700-your mistress} a nice cup of tea as soon as [we]_2701-we get [there]_4723-there , " [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} said to [Mary Jane]_{184-mary jane} . "_{[119-lucilla]} [She]_{2700-your mistress} must want it , [I]_0-i am sure , if [she]_{2700-your mistress} has not had any dinner ; " for [the little maid]_{5628-the little maid} had betrayed the fact that [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} could not eat anything , and had sent away [her]_{5628-the little maid} dinner , which was naturally an alarming and wonderful occurrence to [Mary Jane]_{184-mary jane} . [The widow]_{1180-the widow} was still sitting at the window when [Lucilla]_119-lucilla appeared tripping across [the wet garden]_{5729-the wet garden} in [her]_119-lucilla waterproof cloak , if not [a ministering angel]_{5730-a ministering angel} , at least a substantial prop and support to [the lonely woman who trusted in [her]_119-lucilla]_{5731-the lonely woman who trusted in her} , and yet in the present instance feared [her]_119-lucilla . But anything more unlike [a disappointed maiden , whose wooer had been taken away from [her]_119-lucilla under [her]_119-lucilla very eyes]_{5732-a disappointed maiden , whose wooer had been taken away from her under her very eyes} , could not have been seen . On the contrary , [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was radiant , with raindrops glistening on [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} hair , and what [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} called "_{[2700-your mistress]} a lovely colour . " If there was one thing in [the world]_{331-the world} more than another which contented [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , it was to be appealed to and called upon for active service . It did [her]_119-lucilla heart good to take the management of [incapable people]_{5734-incapable people} , and arrange all [their]_{5734-incapable people} affairs for [them]_{5734-incapable people} , and solve all [their]_{5734-incapable people} difficulties . [Such an office]_{5735-such an office} was more in [her]_119-lucilla way than [all the Archdeacons in [the world]_{331-the world}]_{5372-all the archdeacons in the world} . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i saw [you]_2703-you knew [him]_2704-he the moment [I]_0-i looked at [you]_2703-you , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . "_[2703-you] [I]_0-i have seen [other people]_{279-other people} look like that when [he]_2704-he appeared . Who is [he]_2704-he , for goodness ' sake ? [I]_0-i know quite well , of course , who [he]_2704-he is , in the ordinary way ; but do tell [me]_0-i what has [he]_2704-he done to make [people]_505-people look like that whenever [he]_2704-he appears ? " [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} did not directly answer this question — [she]_{133-mrs mortimer} fixed [her]_{133-mrs mortimer} mind upon one part of it , like [an unreasonable woman]_{5738-an unreasonable woman} , and repeated "_[2704-he] [Other people]_{279-other people} ? " with a kind of interrogative gasp . "_{[5077-a gentleman]} Oh , it was only [a gentleman]_{5077-a gentleman} , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , with rapid intelligence ; and then there was a little pause . "_{[5077-a gentleman]} [He]_2704-he has been [here]_4529-here for six weeks , " [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} continued ; "_[2710-you] [you]_2710-you must have heard of [him]_2704-he ; indeed , [you]_2710-you would have heard [him]_2704-he preach if [you]_2710-you had not gone off after [these Dissenters]_{2711-these dissenters} . Did [you]_2710-you really never know that [he]_2704-he was [here]_4529-here till to - day ? " "_[2710-you] [I]_0-i did not think of [him]_2704-he being [Archdeacon]_{170-mr beverley} — [he]_2704-he was only [a curate]_{2713-a curate} when [I]_0-i used to know [him]_2704-he , " said [poor Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} , with a sigh . "_[2704-he] Tell [me]_0-i all about it , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , with ingenuous sympathy ; and [she]_119-lucilla drew [her]_119-lucilla chair close to that of [[her]_119-lucilla friend]_{503-her friend} , and took [her]_{503-her friend} hand in a protecting , encouraging way . "_[2704-he] [You]_2710-you know , whatever [you]_2710-you like to say , that it is quite safe with [me]_0-i . " "_[2710-you] If [you]_2710-you are sure [you]_2710-you do not mind , " said [the poor widow]_{5740-the poor widow} . "_[2710-you] Oh , yes , [I]_0-i have heard what [people]_505-people have been saying about [him]_2704-he and — and [you]_2710-you , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; and if [I]_0-i had known , [I]_0-i would have shut [myself]_0-i up — [I]_0-i would have gone away for ever and ever — [I]_0-i would — — " "_[0-i] [[My]_0-i dear]_{4403-my dear} , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , with a little severity , "_[0-i] [I]_0-i thought [you]_2710-you knew [me]_0-i better . If [I]_0-i had been thinking of that sort of thing , [I]_0-i never need have come [home]_287-home at all ; and when [you]_2710-you know how kind [papa]_295-papa has been about [the drawing - room]_{4397-the drawing - room} and everything . Say what [you]_2710-you were going to say , and never think of [me]_0-i . " "_[2710-you] Ah , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , [I]_0-i have had [my]_0-i life , " said [the trembling woman]_{5741-the trembling woman} , whose agitation was coming to a climax—"I_[2710-you] have had it , and done with it ; and [you]_2710-you have been so good to [me]_0-i ; and if , after all , [I]_0-i was to stand between [you]_2710-you and — and — and — [anybody]_313-anybody — — " But here [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} broke down , and could say no more . To be sure , [she]_{133-mrs mortimer} did not faint this time any more than [she]_{133-mrs mortimer} did on the first occasion when [she]_{133-mrs mortimer} made [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's acquaintance ; but [Lucilla]_119-lucilla thought it best , as then , to make [her]_{133-mrs mortimer} lie down on the sofa , and keep [her]_{133-mrs mortimer} quite quiet , and hasten [Mary Jane]_{184-mary jane} with the cup of tea . "_{[313-anybody]} [You]_2710-you have been agitated , and [you]_2710-you have not eaten anything , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . "_[2710-you] [I]_0-i am going to stay with [you]_2710-you till half - past six , when [I]_0-i must run [home]_287-home for dinner , so [we]_2721-we have plenty of time ; and as for [your]_2710-you life , [I]_0-i do n't consider [you]_2710-you gone off at all yet , and [you]_2710-you are a great deal younger - looking than [you]_2710-you were six months ago . [I]_0-i am very glad [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} did not come until [you]_2710-you had got back [your]_2710-you looks . It makes such a difference to [a man]_{285-a man} , " [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} added , with that almost imperceptible tone of contempt which [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was sometimes known to use when speaking of [Their]_5742-their absurd peculiarities . As for [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} , the inference conveyed by these words brought the colour to [her]_{133-mrs mortimer} pale cheeks . "_{[119-lucilla]} It will never come to that , " [she]_{133-mrs mortimer} said , "_{[119-lucilla]} no more than it did in old days ; it never can , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; and [I]_0-i do n't know that it is to be wished . [I]_0-i could n't help being put out a little when [I]_0-i saw [him]_{285-a man} , [you]_119-lucilla know ; but there is one thing , that [he]_{285-a man} never , never will persuade [me]_0-i , " said [the widow]_{1180-the widow} . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla could not but look on in surprise and even consternation , while [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} thus expressed [herself]_{133-mrs mortimer} . A warm flush animated the pale and somewhat worn face — and a gleam of something that looked absolutely like resolution shone in [the yielding woman]_{5744-the yielding woman} 's mild eyes . Was it possible that even [she]_{133-mrs mortimer} had one point upon which [she]_{133-mrs mortimer} could be firm ? [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} stood still , petrified , in the very act of pouring out the tea . "_{[285-a man]} If it is only one thing , if [I]_0-i were [you]_119-lucilla , [I]_0-i would give in to [him]_{285-a man} , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , with a vague sense that this sort of self - assertion must be put a stop to , mingling with [her]_{133-mrs mortimer} surprise . "_[0-i] Never , " said [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} again , with a still more distinct gleam of resolution . "_[0-i] In the first place , [I]_0-i have no right whatever to anything more than [[my]_0-i uncle]_{4817-my uncle} gave [me]_0-i . [He]_{4817-my uncle} told [me]_0-i [himself]_{4817-my uncle} [I]_0-i was to have no more ; and [he]_{4817-my uncle} was very , very kind to poor [Edward]_190-edward . [You]_119-lucilla do n't know all the circumstances , or [you]_119-lucilla would not say so , " [she]_{133-mrs mortimer} cried , with a sob . As for [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , if it is possible to imagine [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} clear spirit altogether lost in bewilderment , it would have been at that moment ; but [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} recovered as soon as [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had administered [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} cup of tea . "_{[119-lucilla]} Now tell [me]_0-i all about it , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , again sitting down by the sofa ; and this time [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} , to whom [her]_119-lucilla excitement had given a little spur and stimulus , did not waste any more time . "_[0-i] [He]_{4817-my uncle} is [[my]_0-i cousin]_{4466-my cousin} , " [she]_{133-mrs mortimer} said ; "_{[4817-my uncle]} not [[my]_0-i real cousin]_{2726-my real cousin} , but distant ; and [I]_0-i will not deny that long , long ago — when [we]_2727-we were both quite young , [you]_119-lucilla know , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla — — " "_{[119-lucilla]} Yes , yes , [I]_0-i understand , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , pressing [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} hand . "_{[119-lucilla]} [He]_{4817-my uncle} was very nice in those days , " said [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} , faltering ; "_{[4817-my uncle]} that is , [I]_0-i do n't mean to say [he]_{4817-my uncle} was not always nice , [you]_119-lucilla know , but only —— [I]_0-i never had either [father]_2728-father or [mother]_876-mother . [I]_0-i was living with [[my]_0-i Uncle]_{4817-my uncle} [Garrett]_191-garrett — [[my]_0-i uncle]_{4817-my uncle} on the other side ; and [he]_191-garrett thought [he]_191-garrett should have made [me]_0-i [[his]_191-garrett heiress]_{2732-his heiress} ; but instead of that , [he]_191-garrett left [his]_191-garrett money , [you]_119-lucilla know , to [him]_191-garrett ; and then [he]_191-garrett was dreadfully put out , and wanted [me]_0-i to go to law with [him]_191-garrett and change the will ; but [I]_0-i never blamed [him]_191-garrett , for [my]_0-i part , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla — [he]_191-garrett knows [I]_0-i never blamed [him]_191-garrett — and nothing [he]_191-garrett said would make [me]_0-i give in to go to the law with [him]_191-garrett — — " "_{[191-garrett]} Stop a minute , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , "_{[191-garrett]} [I]_0-i am not quite sure that [I]_0-i understand . Who was it [he]_191-garrett wanted [you]_119-lucilla to go to law with ? and was it to the Archdeacon the money was left ? " "_{[191-garrett]} Oh , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , " said [the widow]_{1180-the widow} , with momentary exasperation , "_{[119-lucilla]} [you]_119-lucilla who are so quick and pick up everything , to think [you]_119-lucilla should not understand [me]_0-i when [I]_0-i speak of a thing so important ! Of course it was not to [Charles Beverley]_100-charles the money was left : if it had been left to [him]_100-charles , how could [he]_100-charles have wanted [me]_0-i to go to law ? It has always been the question between [us]_2733-us , " said [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} , once more lighting up with exceptional and unwonted energy . "_{[191-garrett]} [He]_191-garrett said [I]_0-i was to indict [him]_191-garrett for conspiracy ; and [I]_0-i declare to [you]_119-lucilla , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , that [he]_191-garrett was not to blame . [Uncle Garrett]_191-garrett might be foolish , but [I]_0-i do n't say even that [he]_191-garrett was foolish : [he]_191-garrett was so good to [him]_191-garrett , like [a son]_{980-a son} ; and [he]_191-garrett had [no son]_{2735-no son} of [his]_191-garrett own , and [I]_0-i was only [a girl]_{4462-a girl} . [He]_191-garrett never was anything to [me]_0-i , " said [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} , wiping [her]_{133-mrs mortimer} eyes—"never_{[191-garrett]} , whatever [Charles]_100-charles may choose to say ; but if ever [I]_0-i was sure of anything in [the world]_{331-the world} , [I]_0-i am sure that [he]_191-garrett was not to blame . " [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's head began to whirl ; but after [her]_119-lucilla first unsuccessful essay , [she]_119-lucilla was wise enough not to ask any more direct questions . [She]_119-lucilla made all the efforts possible , with ears and eyes intent , to disentangle this web of pronouns , and failing , waited on in the hope that time and patience would throw a little light upon [them]_5746-them . "_{[191-garrett]} [I]_0-i suppose [Mr Beverley]_{170-mr beverley} thought [he]_191-garrett was to blame ? " [she]_119-lucilla said , when [the narrator]_{5747-the narrator} paused to take breath . "_{[170-mr beverley]} Is not that what [I]_0-i am saying ? " said [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} . "_[0-i] It was through that it was all broke off . [I]_0-i am sure [I]_0-i do n't know whether [he]_191-garrett has regretted it or not , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . It is not always very easy to understand [a gentleman]_{5077-a gentleman} , [you]_119-lucilla know . After [I]_0-i was married to [poor Edward]_190-edward , naturally [I]_0-i never had any more correspondence with [him]_190-edward ; and to see [him]_190-edward to - day without any warning , and to find [him]_190-edward just as bent as [he]_190-edward was upon making [me]_0-i prosecute , and just as full of bad feeling , and speaking as if there was some reason more than truth and justice why [I]_0-i should be so determined . No , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , " said [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} , raising [herself]_{133-mrs mortimer} up on the sofa , "_{[119-lucilla]} it is just the same thing as ever , and the same obstacle as ever , and it never will come to that . " "_{[119-lucilla]} [You]_119-lucilla are agitating [yourself]_119-lucilla , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} ; "_{[4479-a dear]} lie down — there 's [a dear]_{4479-a dear} — and keep quite still , and see whether [we]_2740-we can not make anything better of it . Tell [me]_0-i , what would [you]_119-lucilla go to law with [him]_190-edward for ? " [Lucilla]_119-lucilla continued , with the natural humility of imperfect comprehension . It was perhaps the first time in [her]_119-lucilla life that such a singular chance had happened to [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , as to have a matter explained to [her]_119-lucilla , and yet be unable to understand . "_[190-edward] [He]_190-edward says [he]_190-edward could be indicted for conspiracy , or for having too much influence over [him]_190-edward , and making [him]_190-edward do what [he]_190-edward liked . But [he]_190-edward was very good to [him]_190-edward , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , and to [[my]_0-i poor [Edward]_190-edward]_{2741-my poor edward} ; and when [I]_0-i was married to [him]_190-edward — — " "_[0-i] Goodness gracious ! were [you]_0-i married to [him]_190-edward as well ? " cried [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , fairly losing the thread and [her]_119-lucilla balance in this confusing circle . [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} grew pale , and rose quite up from the sofa , and went with the air of [an insulted woman]_{5748-an insulted woman} to seat [herself]_0-i in [her]_{133-mrs mortimer} usual chair . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i do n't know why [you]_0-i should address [me]_0-i so , " [she]_{133-mrs mortimer} said . "_[0-i] [He]_190-edward is nothing to [me]_0-i , and never was . It is an insult to [me]_0-i to think that [I]_0-i must have a personal reason for refusing to do a wicked and unjust thing . [I]_0-i could give up anything , " said [the widow]_{1180-the widow} , losing a little of [her]_{1180-the widow} dignity , and growing again pathetic—"I_[0-i] would give in in a moment if it was any fancy of [mine]_0-i — [you]_0-i know [I]_0-i would ; but [I]_0-i am sure it would be wicked and unjust — — " "_[0-i] [I]_0-i am sure [I]_0-i am not the person to bid [you]_0-i do anything unjust or wicked , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , who , in the utter confusion of [her]_119-lucilla faculties , began to feel offended in [her]_119-lucilla turn . "_[0-i] Then [I]_0-i beg [you]_0-i will never speak to [me]_0-i of it again ! " cried [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} . "_[2742-he] How is it possible that either [he]_2742-he or [you]_0-i can know the rights of it as [I]_0-i do , who was in [the house]_{339-the house} at the time and saw everything ? [He]_2742-he may say what [he]_2742-he likes , but [I]_0-i know there was no conspiracy ; [he]_2742-he was just as much surprised as [you]_0-i could be , or [Charles]_100-charles , or [anybody]_313-anybody . Of course it was for [his]_2742-he advantage — [nobody]_4434-nobody denies that — but [you]_0-i do n't mean to say that [a man]_{285-a man} is to reject everything that is for [his]_2742-he advantage ? " said [the widow]_{1180-the widow} , turning eyes of indignant inquiry upon [[her]_{1180-the widow} visitor]_{813-her visitor} ; and [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} for once was so utterly perplexed that [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} did not know how to respond . "_[0-i] But [you]_0-i said when [you]_0-i were married to [him]_2742-he ? " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , who felt that the tables were turned upon [her]_119-lucilla for the moment . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i am sure [I]_0-i beg [your]_0-i pardon for being so stupid ; but whom were [you]_0-i married to ? " This was said in the most deprecating tone in [the world]_{331-the world} , but still it irritated [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} , whose mind was all unhinged , and who somehow felt that [she]_{133-mrs mortimer} was not finding in [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} the help and support to which [her]_{133-mrs mortimer} clear and detailed explanation entitled [her]_{133-mrs mortimer} . Though [her]_{133-mrs mortimer} head was aching dreadfully , [she]_{133-mrs mortimer} sat up more upright than ever in [her]_{133-mrs mortimer} chair . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i do n't think [you]_0-i can mean to insult [me]_0-i , [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , " said [the widow]_{1180-the widow} , "_[0-i] after being so kind . Perhaps [I]_0-i have been trying [you]_0-i too much by what [I]_0-i have said ; though [I]_0-i am sure [I]_0-i would have given up everything , and gone away anywhere , rather than be the cause of anything unpleasant . [You]_0-i know that it was [[my]_0-i poor dear]_{4755-my poor dear} [Edward]_190-edward [I]_0-i was married to ; [you]_0-i know [I]_0-i have a — a horror , " said [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} , faltering , "_[0-i] in general — of second marriages . " "_[0-i] Oh , yes , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , "_[0-i] but there are always exceptions , [you]_0-i know ; and when [people]_505-people have [no children]_{594-no children} , nor anything — and [you]_0-i that were so young . [I]_0-i always make exceptions , for [my]_0-i part ; and if [you]_0-i could only get over this one point , " [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} added , making a dexterous strategical movement . But [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} only shook [her]_{133-mrs mortimer} head . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i do n't think [I]_0-i am hard to get on with , " [she]_{133-mrs mortimer} said ; "_[190-edward] but [[my]_0-i poor [Edward]_190-edward]_{2741-my poor edward} always said [one]_4465-one must make a stand somewhere . [He]_190-edward used to say [I]_0-i was so easy to be persuaded . [He]_190-edward was glad to see [I]_0-i had a point to make a stand on , instead of being disagreeable about it , or thinking [he]_190-edward was anything to [me]_0-i . And oh , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , [he]_190-edward was so kind to [him]_190-edward , " said [the widow]_{1180-the widow} , with tears in [her]_{1180-the widow} eyes . "_[190-edward] [We]_2752-we met [him]_190-edward quite by chance , and [he]_190-edward was so kind . [I]_0-i will never forget it , if [I]_0-i should live a hundred years . And why should [Charles]_100-charles be in such a way ? [He]_190-edward never did [him]_190-edward any harm ! If [any one]_{4391-any one} was injured , it was [me]_0-i , and [I]_0-i never felt [myself]_0-i injured — neither did [Edward]_190-edward . On the contrary , [he]_190-edward always did [him]_190-edward justice , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , " [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} continued , fixing a pathetic look upon [[her]_{133-mrs mortimer} friend]_{503-her friend} . What could [Lucilla]_119-lucilla do ? [She]_119-lucilla was burning to take it all in [her]_119-lucilla own hands , and arrange it somehow , and unite [the two lovers who had been so long separated]_{5756-the two lovers who had been so long separated} ; but unless [she]_119-lucilla could understand what the point was on which [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} made [her]_119-lucilla stand , what could [she]_119-lucilla do ? "_[190-edward] [I]_0-i never could understand , " said [the widow]_{1180-the widow} , who began to feel [her]_{1180-the widow} heart sick with the disappointment of that hope which [she]_{1180-the widow} had fixed in [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , "_{[119-lucilla]} why [he]_190-edward should take it so much to heart . [Poor Edward]_190-edward never thought of such a thing ! and why [he]_190-edward should be so set against [poor Mr Kavan]_{192-mr kavan} , and so —— [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ! oh , tell [me]_0-i , do [you]_119-lucilla see anything ? what do [you]_119-lucilla mean ? " "_{[119-lucilla]} [I]_0-i want to know who [Mr Kavan]_{192-mr kavan} is ? " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , much startled . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had for the moment forgotten [the Archdeacon]_{170-mr beverley} 's discovery and [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} own suspicions ; and the idea of connecting [the man who had ( apparently ) fled from [Mr Beverley]_{170-mr beverley} 's presence]_{5758-the man who had ( apparently ) fled from mr beverley 's presence} , with [the innocent and helpless woman upon whom the appearance of the Broad Churchman]_{5759-the innocent and helpless woman upon whom the appearance of the broad churchman} had so overwhelming an effect , had never hitherto entered [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} imagination . But this name , which was not the name of [anybody]_313-anybody [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} knew , and yet seemed to bear an odd sort of rudimentary relationship to another name , struck [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} like a sudden blow and brought everything back to [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} mind . It was a bewildering sort of explanation , if it was an explanation ; but still a confused light began to break upon [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's understanding . If this was what it all meant then there was the widest opening for charitable exertions , and much to be done which only a mind like [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's could do . "_{[192-mr kavan]} That is not [his]_{192-mr kavan} name now , " said [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} , "_{[192-mr kavan]} [I]_0-i do n't see , if [he]_{192-mr kavan} liked it , why [he]_{192-mr kavan} should not change [his]_{192-mr kavan} name . [I]_0-i am sure [a great many people]_{639-a great many people} do ; but [his]_{192-mr kavan} name was [Kavan]_{192-mr kavan} when [he]_{192-mr kavan} lived with [[my]_0-i uncle]_{4817-my uncle} . [I]_0-i do n't remember what it was after , for of course [he]_{192-mr kavan} was always [Mr Kavan]_{192-mr kavan} to [me]_0-i ; and [Charles Beverley]_100-charles never could bear [him]_{192-mr kavan} . [He]_{192-mr kavan} used to think —— But oh , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , forgive [me]_0-i — oh , forgive [me]_0-i , if it is too much for [you]_119-lucilla ! " [she]_119-lucilla added , a moment after , as another idea struck [her]_119-lucilla . "_[0-i] It was not with the idea of — of anything coming of it , [you]_119-lucilla know ; it will never come to that — not now;—I do n't know if it is to be wished . [I]_0-i am sure [he]_{192-mr kavan} is quite free so far as [I]_0-i am concerned . It was not with that idea [I]_0-i asked for [your]_119-lucilla advice , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , " said [the poor woman]_{948-the poor woman} , in piteous tones . If [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had pressed [her]_119-lucilla , and insisted upon knowing what was the idea which had moved [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} friend]_{503-her friend} to ask [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} advice , [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} would no doubt have found it very hard to reply ; but [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had no such cruel intentions ; and [the widow]_{1180-the widow} , notwithstanding [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} piteous denial of any motive , now that [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} mind was cleared , and [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had caught the comprehension of [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} auditor , began to regard [her]_119-lucilla with a certain instinct of hope . As for [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , this revelation at once troubled and cleared [her]_119-lucilla mind . If this was [the culprit]_{1119-the culprit} , [he]_{1119-the culprit} was [a culprit]_{5765-a culprit} and yet [he]_{1119-the culprit} was innocent ; and to heap coals of fire upon [his]_{1119-the culprit} head was in some respects a Christian duty . [Her]_119-lucilla ideas went forward at a bound to a grand finale of reconciliation and universal brotherhood . [She]_119-lucilla saw the tools under [her]_119-lucilla hands , and [her]_119-lucilla very fingers itched to begin . Large and varied as [her]_119-lucilla experience was , [she]_119-lucilla had never yet had any piece of social business on so important a scale to manage , and [her]_119-lucilla eyes sparkled and [her]_119-lucilla heart beat at the idea . Instead of shrinking from interference , [her]_119-lucilla spirits rose at the thought . To vanquish [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} , to pluck out from the darkness , and rehabilitate and set at [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} ease [the mysterious adventurer]_{5767-the mysterious adventurer} , whom , to be sure , [she]_119-lucilla could not say [she]_119-lucilla knew — for [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was very careful , even in [her]_119-lucilla own thoughts , not to commit [herself]_119-lucilla on this subject — and to finish off by a glorious and triumphant marriage — not [her]_119-lucilla own , it is true , but of [her]_119-lucilla making , which was more to the purpose — such was the programme [she]_119-lucilla made out for [herself]_119-lucilla with the speed of lightning , the moment [she]_119-lucilla had laid hold of the clue which guided or seemed to guide [her]_119-lucilla through the labyrinth . It would be too lengthy a matter to go into all [her]_119-lucilla tender cares for [the widow]_{1180-the widow} 's comfort during the rest of [her]_119-lucilla stay , and the pains and delicacy with which [she]_119-lucilla managed to elicit further particulars , and to make out [her]_119-lucilla brief , so to speak , while [she]_119-lucilla cheered up and encouraged [the witness]_{5769-the witness} . [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} jumped to the conclusion that "_[0-i] poor [Edward]_190-edward " had been , after all , but [a temporary tenant of the heart]_{5770-a temporary tenant of the heart} , which was now again free for the reception of [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} , if [he]_190-edward could be got to accept the conditions . When half - past six arrived , and [Thomas]_117-tom came for [her]_119-lucilla with the great umbrella , [she]_119-lucilla went off quite resplendent in [her]_119-lucilla waterproof cloak , and utterly indifferent to the rain , leaving [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} worn out , but with a glimmer of hope in [her]_119-lucilla mind . Such was the great work which , without a moment 's hesitation , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla took upon [her]_119-lucilla shoulders . [She]_119-lucilla had no more fear of the result than [she]_119-lucilla had of wetting [her]_119-lucilla feet , which was a thing [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} and [Thomas]_117-tom were both concerned about . But then [Lucilla]_119-lucilla knew [her]_119-lucilla own resources , and what [she]_119-lucilla was capable of , and proceeded upon [her]_119-lucilla way with that unconscious calm of genius which is always so inexplicable to [the ordinary world]_{5772-the ordinary world} . It was the most unlucky moment for the weather to change , being the middle of July , and as near as possible to [St Swithin]_{193-st swithin} 's Day ; but the season had been so delightful up to that time that [nobody in Carlingford]_{5773-nobody in carlingford} at least had any reason to complain . So far as [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was concerned , [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was rather glad , on the whole , that the next day was wet , and that [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} could not go out all the morning , nor was likely to be interrupted by [visitors]_867-visitors . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had all [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} plans to settle and mature for the great enterprise which [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had taken in hand . By this time , so far from feeling any personal interest in [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} , or considering [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} injured by [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} sudden desertion , that little episode had gone out of [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's mind as completely as if it had never been . In one point , however , [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's conviction remained firm ; it was impressed upon [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} mind that [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} would not be made into [a bishopric]_{5664-a bishopric} , or , if made into [a bishopric]_{5664-a bishopric} , that it was not [Mr Beverley]_{170-mr beverley} who would be chosen to occupy [the new see]_{5778-the new see} . It was one of those instinctive certainties which are not capable of explanation , which was thus borne in upon [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} spirit , and [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} could not have felt more sure of it had [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} seen it under [the Queen]_{5779-the queen} 's own hand and seal . While [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} went about [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} usual morning occupations , [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} mind was full of [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} great and novel undertaking . [Mr Beverley]_{170-mr beverley} was not [a man to be revolutionised in a moment]_{5780-a man to be revolutionised in a moment} ; and [many people]_{1269-many people} would have shrunk from the attempt to work in a few days or weeks , with no better arms than [those of acquaintance]_{5782-those of acquaintance} , a change which the influence of love had not been able to do in so many years . But it was not in [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's nature to be daunted by a difficulty so unimportant . There was , thank Heaven , some difference between [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} and [the widow , who , in a strait , could think of nothing better to do , poor soul]_{5783-the widow , who , in a strait , could think of nothing better to do , poor soul} ! than to faint ; and [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had the advantage of never as yet having been beaten , whereas [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} had undergone numberless defeats . The hardest matter in the whole business , however , was the identification of [the Mr Kavan]_{192-mr kavan} whom [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} thought [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} had seen in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} , and was not afraid to speak of as [a clever rascal and adventurer]_{5785-a clever rascal and adventurer} . [Mr Beverley]_{170-mr beverley} had never seen [the fellow]_{938-the fellow} again , as [he]_{170-mr beverley} had told [Lucilla]_119-lucilla not many days back , and [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had been unfeignedly glad to hear it ; but now matters had changed . In the course of [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} reflections , [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} decided that it would now be best that [these two men]_{5787-these two men} , if possible , should meet and recognise [each other]_{679-each other} , and that the business should once for all be definitively settled . If all the offence [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} had committed against [society]_444-society was to have had a large sum of money left [him]_{5143-the archdeacon} by [a childless old man]_{5790-a childless old man} , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla saw no reason why [this mysterious culprit]_{5791-this mysterious culprit} should conceal [himself]_{5143-the archdeacon} ; and even if [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} had taken a little liberty with [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} name , that was not a crime — [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} name was [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} own surely , if anything was [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} own . At the same time , [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} took pains to impress upon [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , as it is to be hoped [a friendly audience]_{5792-a friendly audience} will also have the goodness to do , that [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had no real foundation for [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} suspicions as to the identity of [this personage]_{5793-this personage} , and might turn out to be completely mistaken . [He]_{5143-the archdeacon} might have made no change whatever on [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} name ; [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} might be flourishing in [some other quarter of [England]_33-england]_{5794-some other quarter of england} or [the world]_{331-the world} , with all [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} antecedents perfectly well known , and unconscious of anything to be ashamed about ; which , to tell the truth , was , as [Lucilla]_119-lucilla confessed to [herself]_119-lucilla , a much more likely hypothesis than the supposition which had taken such possession of [her]_119-lucilla mind . But then [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had a just faith in [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} instincts , and in those brief but telling pieces of evidence which supported [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} conclusion . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was thinking over this important branch of the subject with the greatest care and devotion , when , looking out by chance into the rain , [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} saw [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} crossing [the garden]_{695-the garden} . Perhaps it was just as well that [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} thus had warning and a moment to prepare for [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} visit ; not that [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was [a person to be taken at disadvantage]_{5798-a person to be taken at disadvantage} ; but still , in a matter so practical and pressing , it was always better to be prepared . [Mr Beverley]_{170-mr beverley} came in with an air and expression so different from that which [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} had borne in [their]_5799-their intercourse no further gone than yesterday , that , notwithstanding the corresponding revolution in [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} own mind , [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} could not but regard [him]_{5143-the archdeacon} with mingled admiration and surprise . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} judged [him]_{5143-the archdeacon} as [the general world]_{5800-the general world} so often judged [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , and gave [him]_{5143-the archdeacon} credit for skill and courage in assuming such an attitude , when the fact was [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} was only preoccupied and natural , and did not think of [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} attitude at all . It did not occur to [the Archdeacon]_{170-mr beverley} that [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} had sinned towards [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . [He]_{5143-the archdeacon} thought it right to explain to [her]_119-lucilla [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} extreme surprise at the sight of [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} , and possibly to make [her]_119-lucilla aware , at the same time , of [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} grievances , in so far as [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} was concerned ; but perhaps [Mr Beverley]_{170-mr beverley} was , on the whole , innocent of those intentions which [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} had attributed to [him]_{5143-the archdeacon} , and which even [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , more clear - sighted , had seen dawning in [their]_5801-their last interview ; for , to be sure , this is one of the questions which the female intellect is apt to judge in a different light from that in which it is regarded by [a man]_{285-a man} . [The Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} , accordingly , came in preoccupied , with a cloud on [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} brow , but without the smallest appearance of penitence or deprecation ; by which demeanour [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} gained , without deserving it , the respect , and to a certain extent the admiration , of [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . [His]_{5143-the archdeacon} expression was not that of [a man]_{285-a man} repentant , but of [a man]_{285-a man} aggrieved . [He]_{5143-the archdeacon} had a cloud upon [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} countenance , and a certain air of offence and temper ; and when [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} sat down , [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} breathed a short impatient sigh . "_[190-edward] Thank [you]_2756-you for receiving [me]_0-i so early , " [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} said . "_[2756-you] [I]_0-i called yesterday afternoon , but found [you]_2756-you out . [You]_2756-you must have had very particular business to take [you]_2756-you out in that rain , " [Mr Beverley]_{170-mr beverley} continued , with subdued exasperation ; for naturally , being [a clergyman]_{5109-a clergyman} , [he]_{170-mr beverley} was a little impatient to find , when it was [he]_{170-mr beverley} who wanted [her]_2756-you , any of [[his]_{170-mr beverley} female friends]_{5807-his female friends} out of the way . "_[2756-you] Yes , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , who thought it was best to open [her]_119-lucilla battery boldly and at once . "_[2756-you] [I]_0-i was spending the afternoon with [poor Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} ; [poor dear]_{4981-poor dear} , [she]_{133-mrs mortimer} is so solitary ! " and to meet [Mr Beverley]_{170-mr beverley} 's ill - temper , [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} put on [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} most heavenly air of sympathy , and rounded [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} words with a soft sigh , as different from [his]_{170-mr beverley} as a flute is from a trumpet . It was with an exclamation of impatience that [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} replied . "_{[133-mrs mortimer]} [Poor Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} ! " [he]_0-i cried ; "_{[133-mrs mortimer]} [I]_0-i do n't know whether [you]_{133-mrs mortimer} are aware how much [her]_{133-mrs mortimer} obstinacy has cost [me]_0-i ; and [herself]_{133-mrs mortimer} , [I]_0-i suppose , " [he]_0-i added , in a parenthesis . "_[0-i] Not to depreciate [your]_{133-mrs mortimer} kindness , or the truly human and Christian way in which [you]_{133-mrs mortimer} have conducted [yourself]_{133-mrs mortimer} — fancy what [my]_0-i feelings naturally must have been to find [her]_{133-mrs mortimer} an object of charity — actually of charity ! [I]_0-i do n't mean to say , " said [Mr Beverley]_{170-mr beverley} , controlling [himself]_{170-mr beverley} , "_[0-i] that it is degrading to accept succour when given as from [man]_4780-man to [man]_4780-man — quite the contrary ; but [you]_{133-mrs mortimer} will excuse [me]_0-i from entering into the general question . [She]_{133-mrs mortimer} knew perfectly well that if [I]_0-i had known where [she]_{133-mrs mortimer} was — if [she]_{133-mrs mortimer} had consented to yield to [me]_0-i on one point — solely on one point — — " "_{[133-mrs mortimer]} And [she]_{133-mrs mortimer} such [an obstinate woman]_{2760-an obstinate woman} ! " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , with fine scorn . "_{[133-mrs mortimer]} How could [you]_{133-mrs mortimer} ever think of such a thing ? [A woman that never gives in to [anybody]_313-anybody]_{2761-a woman that never gives in to anybody} . If [you]_{133-mrs mortimer} knew [her]_{133-mrs mortimer} as well as [I]_0-i do — — " [The Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} glanced up with a momentary intense surprise , as if it was within the possibilities that such a change might have taken place in [the widow]_{1180-the widow} 's nature ; and then [he]_0-i caught [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's eye , and grew red and more aggrieved than ever . "_{[133-mrs mortimer]} [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} happens to be [a relative of [mine]_0-i]_{2763-a relative of mine} , " [he]_0-i said , in [his]_0-i authoritative voice . "_{[133-mrs mortimer]} [I]_0-i have known [her]_{133-mrs mortimer} from [her]_{133-mrs mortimer} youth . [I]_0-i am better instructed in all [her]_{133-mrs mortimer} affairs than [she]_{133-mrs mortimer} can possibly be . When [I]_0-i urge [her]_{133-mrs mortimer} to any step , however much it may be against [her]_{133-mrs mortimer} inclinations , [she]_{133-mrs mortimer} ought to know that it can only be for [her]_{133-mrs mortimer} good . [I]_0-i beg [your]_2764-you pardon , [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . It will give [me]_0-i great grief to find that [you]_2764-you , upon whose superior good sense [I]_0-i have so much calculated , should support [her]_{133-mrs mortimer} in [her]_{133-mrs mortimer} folly . [I]_0-i know how much [she]_{133-mrs mortimer} owes to [you]_2764-you — — " "_{[133-mrs mortimer]} Oh , no , [she]_{133-mrs mortimer} does not owe [me]_0-i anything , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . "_{[133-mrs mortimer]} It was just [my]_0-i luck , [you]_2764-you know . [I]_0-i knew [she]_{133-mrs mortimer} would turn out to be [a lady]_{4506-a lady} . [I]_0-i do n't want to stand up for [her]_{133-mrs mortimer} if [she]_{133-mrs mortimer} is wrong ; but [I]_0-i have only heard [her]_{133-mrs mortimer} side . When [you]_2764-you tell [me]_0-i about it , [I]_0-i shall be able to form an opinion , " [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} added prudently ; "_[0-i] for of course everything has two sides . " "_[0-i] Most things , " said [Mr Beverley]_{170-mr beverley} , "_[0-i] but this is precisely one of the things which have not two sides . Nothing except some sort of infatuation or other — but never mind , [you]_2764-you shall hear the facts , " said [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} , once more making an effort upon [himself]_{5143-the archdeacon} . "_{[133-mrs mortimer]} [[Her]_{133-mrs mortimer} uncle]_{4936-her uncle} , [Mr Garrett]_{194-mr garrett} , was above eighty . Why [Providence]_{107-providence} should have let [him]_{194-mr garrett} live to such an age to do so much mischief , [Heaven]_136-heaven alone knows . Some different rule seems to exist up there about those matters , from what [we]_2767-we find to answer on [earth]_2768-earth , " [the Broad - Churchman]_{5812-the broad - churchman} said , with a certain air of disapproval . "_{[194-mr garrett]} [He]_{194-mr garrett} had [this young fellow]_{2769-this young fellow} to see [him]_{194-mr garrett} and then to live with [him]_{194-mr garrett} , and took some sort of idiotic fancy to [him]_{194-mr garrett} ; and when the will was made , it was found that , with the exception of a small sum to [Helen]_176-helen , everything was left to [this impostor]_{2770-this impostor} . No , [I]_0-i ca n't say [I]_0-i have any patience with [her]_{133-mrs mortimer} folly . How could [any man]_{2100-any man} have two opinions on the subject ? [He]_{2100-any man} was neither related to [him]_{2100-any man} , nor connected with [him]_{2100-any man} , " cried [Mr Beverley]_{170-mr beverley} , with a momentary inclination , as [Lucilla]_119-lucilla thought , to get aground among [the pronouns]_{5813-the pronouns} , as [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} had done . "_{[2100-any man]} [I]_0-i do not suspect [[my]_0-i cousin]_{4466-my cousin} , " [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} continued , with an air so severe and indignant that it was evident [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} was contradicting [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} own sentiments , "_{[2100-any man]} of having any partiality for [such a person]_{2368-such a person} ; but certainly [her]_{133-mrs mortimer} obstinacy and determination are such — — " "_{[133-mrs mortimer]} Hush , please , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; "_[2774-you] [you]_2774-you are only laughing when [you]_2774-you use such words . Now , tell [me]_0-i one thing , and do n't be angry if it is a stupid question — If there was any one that knew [her]_{133-mrs mortimer} and [you]_2774-you , and perhaps [him]_{2100-any man} , and was to try — don't [you]_2774-you think it might be arranged ? " "_[2774-you] By money ? " said [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} ; and [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} smiled one of those disagreeable smiles which [youthful writers]_{5816-youthful writers} describe by saying that [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} lip curled with scorn . "_[2774-you] [You]_2774-you seem to take [me]_0-i for [Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} , who could go into that sort of compromise . [I]_0-i suppose [he]_{2100-any man} did give [them]_2775-them money before — before [she]_{133-mrs mortimer} was left [a widow]_{910-a widow} , " said [Mr Beverley]_{170-mr beverley} , grinding [his]_{170-mr beverley} teeth slightly with a savage expression . "_{[2100-any man]} No , [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . Where everlasting truth and justice are concerned , [I]_0-i do not understand how things can be arranged . " After such a truculent statement , what was [the peacemaker]_{5817-the peacemaker} to do ? [She]_{133-mrs mortimer} left the fire to blaze out by itself for a minute or two , and then [she]_{133-mrs mortimer} came down upon [the enemy]_{1612-the enemy} on another wind . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i am sure [I]_0-i am very sorry , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla softly , "_[0-i] to think [you]_2774-you should be so fond of [her]_{133-mrs mortimer} and [she]_{133-mrs mortimer} so fond of [you]_2774-you , and nothing but this standing in the way ; and then [she]_{133-mrs mortimer} is too good for [this world]_{277-this world} , and never thinks of [herself]_{133-mrs mortimer} . [I]_0-i often think , if anything was to happen to [me]_0-i — and [my]_0-i life is no safer than [other people]_{279-other people} 's lives , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , with a sigh—"what_[0-i] would become of [her]_{133-mrs mortimer} , [poor dear]_{4981-poor dear} ! [I]_0-i am sure , if [I]_0-i knew of any way —— As for obstinate , [you]_2774-you know it is not in [her]_{133-mrs mortimer} to be obstinate . [She]_{133-mrs mortimer} thinks [she]_{133-mrs mortimer} is right , and [you]_2774-you think [you]_2774-you are right ; and [I]_0-i suppose neither of [you]_2774-you will give in , " cried [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . "_[2774-you] What is [anybody]_313-anybody to do ? " "_{[313-anybody]} If [any one]_{4391-any one} gives in , it should be [she]_{133-mrs mortimer} , " said [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} . "_{[133-mrs mortimer]} For [my]_0-i part , [I]_0-i will never stand by and consent to [such a robbery,—never]_{2782-such a robbery,—never} . In these matters , at least , [a man]_{285-a man} must be [a better judge]_{2784-a better judge} than [a woman]_{4411-a woman} . If [you]_2774-you are [[her]_{133-mrs mortimer} friend]_{503-her friend} [you]_2774-you will persuade [her]_{133-mrs mortimer} of [her]_{133-mrs mortimer} duty , " [Mr Beverley]_{170-mr beverley} added ; and [he]_{170-mr beverley} did not show so much as a symptom of yielding . To say that [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was not discouraged would be more than the truth ; but [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was still at the beginning of [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} forces , and no thought of giving in was in [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} courageous soul . "_[2774-you] [I]_0-i will tell [you]_2774-you what occurs to [me]_0-i , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla frankly . "_[0-i] Let [us]_2787-us find out something about [him]_{285-a man} . Do [you]_2774-you know anything about [him]_{285-a man} ? If [she]_{133-mrs mortimer} were to hear that [he]_{285-a man} was , as [you]_2774-you say , [an impostor]_{2788-an impostor} , [you]_2774-you know , and a villain?—What is [his]_{285-a man} name?—Where does [he]_{285-a man} live?—Is [he]_{285-a man} [a very , very wicked man]_{2789-a very , very wicked man} ? " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , and [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} looked up with that ingenuous look of appeal , which was always so touching in [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , to [the Archdeacon]_{170-mr beverley} 's face . As for [Mr Beverley]_{170-mr beverley} , in [his]_{170-mr beverley} haste and excitement , [he]_{170-mr beverley} gave vent to two very contradictory statements . "_{[133-mrs mortimer]} [She]_{133-mrs mortimer} knows all about [him]_{285-a man} . [I]_0-i do n't know anything about [him]_{285-a man} , " [he]_0-i said , with some heat . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i mean , [she]_{133-mrs mortimer} knows as much as [I]_0-i do , though [she]_{133-mrs mortimer} draws such a different conclusion . [I]_0-i am sure [I]_0-i saw [him]_{285-a man} in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} the first day [I]_0-i was [here]_4529-here . For anything [I]_0-i can tell , [she]_{133-mrs mortimer} knows more of [him]_{285-a man} than [I]_0-i do , " said [the Broad Churchman]_{5820-the broad churchman} , with a sudden flash of jealousy and anger . It occurred to [Lucilla]_119-lucilla then for the first time that [she]_119-lucilla had found the grand clue to the whole . "_{[133-mrs mortimer]} That would be dreadful , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , "_{[133-mrs mortimer]} if [she]_{133-mrs mortimer} knew [him]_{285-a man} , and was keeping [him]_{285-a man} out of the way till [you]_2791-you were gone . [I]_0-i did not think of that . If such a thing should be the case , fond as [I]_0-i am of [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} , [I]_0-i never could go near [her]_{133-mrs mortimer} any more , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla sadly . "_[0-i] Oh , do n't say [you]_2791-you think so , please . [I]_0-i should have to give [her]_{133-mrs mortimer} up , and that would be dreadful ; for [I]_0-i owe it to [papa]_295-papa , when [he]_295-papa gives [me]_0-i so much liberty , to be very careful . Oh , [Mr Beverley]_{170-mr beverley} , do n't say [you]_2791-you think so , " cried [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , deeply moved . [She]_119-lucilla put [her]_119-lucilla handkerchief to [her]_119-lucilla eyes , and yet [she]_119-lucilla kept watch upon [the Archdeacon]_{170-mr beverley} through one of the corners . [He]_{170-mr beverley} had got up by this time , and was walking about [the room]_{395-the room} like [any other man in trouble]_{5822-any other man in trouble} . To throw suspicion on [the widow]_{1180-the widow} , or separate [her]_{1180-the widow} from [so effectual a protector]_{5824-so effectual a protector} , was the very last thing [he]_{170-mr beverley} had any inclination to do : for , to tell the truth , [he]_{170-mr beverley} made that jealous suggestion only in order to receive an indignant denial , and to be assured that such a thing was impossible . But then [Mr Beverley]_{170-mr beverley} did not know whom [he]_{170-mr beverley} had to deal with , nor that [he]_{170-mr beverley} was not [the first man whom [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had reduced to [his]_{170-mr beverley} proper place]_{5825-the first man whom miss marjoribanks had reduced to his proper place} . "_[2791-you] If that was the case , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , drying [her]_119-lucilla eyes , "_{[170-mr beverley]} dreadful as it is to think of it — oh , [Mr Beverley]_{170-mr beverley} , if such a thing were the case — it would be far better for [her]_2793-her to marry [him]_{170-mr beverley} , and then [she]_2793-her would have all the fortune without going to law . If things have gone so far , though it is miserable to think of it , and to believe that [she]_2793-her could be so unkind , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , with a sob , "_[2793-her] and so double - minded , and so deceitful to [me]_0-i — — " "_[2793-her] In Heaven 's name what are [you]_2794-you thinking of ? " said [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} . [He]_{5143-the archdeacon} had grown as pale as [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} was before red , and came to a dead stop in front of [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , and stood lowering and menacing over [her]_119-lucilla . [His]_{5143-the archdeacon} shadow was so big and strong , and stood so directly between [her]_119-lucilla and the window , that [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's heart gave one bound of something like alarm . "_[2794-you] [Dear Mr Beverley]_{195-mr beverley} , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , "_[2794-you] try and compose [yourself]_{195-mr beverley} . It would be a dreadful trial to [me]_0-i , but [I]_0-i should endeavour to bear it . If [we]_2795-we love [her]_2793-her , [we]_2795-we should , on the contrary , urge [her]_2793-her to do it , " said [the young moralist]_{5827-the young moralist} , with solemnity , "_{[195-mr beverley]} however hard it may be to [us]_2795-we . It would be better than — than dreadful concealment and misery — it would be better than knowing and not telling , as [you]_{195-mr beverley} say . Oh , [Mr Beverley]_{195-mr beverley} , if [you]_{195-mr beverley} are sure that is the case , let [us]_2795-we both go to [her]_2793-her , and beg [her]_2793-her to marry [him]_{195-mr beverley} . [I]_0-i could never , never , never see [her]_2793-her again , " sobbed [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , "_{[195-mr beverley]} but [she]_2793-her would be happy , and that would be the end of all . " [The Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} , though [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} was not [a weakling]_{5829-a weakling} , was altogether stunned by this address . [He]_{5143-the archdeacon} sank into the nearest chair , and drew it closer to [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , and looked perfectly flabby and ghastly in [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} white tie , with [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} alarmed countenance . "_[2793-her] For the sake of all that is sacred , " said [Mr Beverley]_{195-mr beverley} , bending forward towards [her]_119-lucilla , "_[2793-her] tell [me]_0-i what foundation [you]_0-i have — tell [me]_0-i all [you]_0-i know . " Now was the critical moment , and [Lucilla]_119-lucilla felt it . If [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} , for example , had only advised [herself]_{96-mrs chiley} to come in then instead of interrupting [people]_505-people 's proposals , and driving [a likely suitor]_{5831-a likely suitor} to desperation ! But such happy chances do not occur at the real crises of life . What [she]_{96-mrs chiley} wanted was , naturally , not to explain [herself]_{96-mrs chiley} , but to let that arrow rankle in [[her]_{96-mrs chiley} opponent]_{5832-her opponent} 's heart until it should have served [her]_{96-mrs chiley} purpose . All that [she]_{96-mrs chiley} said in answer to [Mr Beverley]_{195-mr beverley} 's appeal was to hide [her]_{96-mrs chiley} face in [her]_{96-mrs chiley} handkerchief , which was the only means that occurred to [her]_{96-mrs chiley} for the moment of gaining a little time for reflection . "_[2793-her] It is so hard to have such thoughts put into [one]_4465-one 's head , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , "_{[2797-a person who has been one 's friend]} of [a person who has been [one 's friend]_{2798-one 's friend}]_{2797-a person who has been one 's friend} . And [she]_{2797-a person who has been one 's friend} always looked so nice and so true ! [I]_0-i never thought [she]_{2797-a person who has been one 's friend} would deceive [any one]_{4391-any one} . [I]_0-i thought [she]_{2797-a person who has been one 's friend} was so transparent , [you]_2800-you know . Oh , [Mr Beverley]_{195-mr beverley} , it is so dreadful to be disappointed in [[one]_4465-one 's friends]_{4910-one 's friends} ! [I]_0-i wish [I]_0-i had never heard of it — [I]_0-i wish [you]_{195-mr beverley} had never told [me]_0-i . [I]_0-i almost wish , though it is dreadful to say such a thing , that [you]_{195-mr beverley} had never come to [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} and found it all out . " "_[0-i] [[My]_0-i dear]_{4403-my dear} [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , " said [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} solemnly , "_[0-i] [I]_0-i implore [you]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , as the greatest kindness [you]_{88-miss marjoribanks} can do [me]_0-i , to tell [me]_0-i all [you]_{88-miss marjoribanks} know . " "_[0-i] Indeed , [I]_0-i do n't know what [I]_0-i know , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , partially raising [her]_119-lucilla face out of [her]_119-lucilla handkerchief ; "_[0-i] [I]_0-i do n't think [I]_0-i know anything , for [my]_0-i part . [I]_0-i always thought if [one]_4465-one could rely upon [any one]_{4391-any one} , [one]_4465-one could rely upon [her]_2807-she — for truthfulness , and for yieldingness , and doing what [any one]_{4391-any one} asked [her]_2807-she . [I]_0-i did think so ; and it is perfectly bewildering to think , after all , that [she]_2807-she should be obstinate and deceiving , and yet look so different ! " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . "_[2807-she] But if it has come to that , [we]_2809-we must be firm , [Mr Beverley]_{195-mr beverley} . If [you]_{195-mr beverley} ask [my]_0-i opinion , [I]_0-i say [she]_2807-she should be allowed to marry [him]_{195-mr beverley} . That would solve everything , [you]_{195-mr beverley} know , " [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} added , with sad decision . "_{[195-mr beverley]} [She]_2807-she would get all the fortune without going to law , and [she]_2807-she would be settled , and off [one]_4465-one 's mind . That would be [my]_0-i final advice , if everything has happened as [you]_{195-mr beverley} say . " [Mr Beverley]_{195-mr beverley} was driven as nearly out of [his]_{195-mr beverley} senses by this counsel as it was possible for [a man of ordinary self - control and warm temper]_{5834-a man of ordinary self - control and warm temper} to be . [He]_{195-mr beverley} got up again and made a stride to and fro , and wiped the moisture from [his]_{195-mr beverley} forehead , which , as [Lucilla]_119-lucilla remarked at the moment , had a Low - Church look , which [she]_119-lucilla would not have expected from [him]_{195-mr beverley} . But , on the other hand , [he]_{195-mr beverley} gave vent to some stifled and unintelligible exclamations which , whatever they might be , were not blessings . Then [he]_{195-mr beverley} came to [himself]_{195-mr beverley} a little , which was what [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was most afraid of , and stood over [her]_176-helen , large and imposing as before . "_{[195-mr beverley]} Tell [me]_0-i , for [Heaven]_136-heaven 's sake , what [you]_{195-mr beverley} mean ! " cried [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} . "_{[195-mr beverley]} [You]_{195-mr beverley} do not think , surely , that [I]_0-i for a moment meant to imply that [Helen]_176-helen would waste a thought upon [such a miscreant]_{2811-such a miscreant} . [Good Heavens]_{196-good heavens} , marry [him]_{2811-such a miscreant} ! [You]_{195-mr beverley} must be raving . [She]_176-helen would as soon think of — going for [a soldier]_{2812-a soldier} , " said [Mr Beverley]_{195-mr beverley} , with a hoarse and perfectly unmirthful laugh , "_[176-helen] or doing anything else that was mad and unnatural . That is how [[you]_{195-mr beverley} women]_{5048-you women} stand up for [[your]_{195-mr beverley} friends]_{4408-your friends} — always ready to suggest something inconceivably horrible and debasing ! Happily [you]_{195-mr beverley} always go too far , " [he]_{195-mr beverley} added , once more wiping [his]_{195-mr beverley} forehead . It was a very Low - Church , not to say Dissenterish , sort of thing to do , and it unconsciously reduced [[her]_176-helen adversary]_{1133-her adversary} 's dignity in [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's opinion , besides affording a proof that [he]_{195-mr beverley} was not nearly so much convinced of what [he]_{195-mr beverley} said , as [he]_{195-mr beverley} professed to be , in [his]_{195-mr beverley} secret heart . "_{[195-mr beverley]} [Mr Beverley]_{195-mr beverley} , [I]_0-i think [you]_{195-mr beverley} forget a little , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , with dignity . "_{[195-mr beverley]} [I]_0-i know nobody but [yourself]_{195-mr beverley} who has any suspicions of [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} . If it had been [anybody]_313-anybody but [you]_{195-mr beverley} , [I]_0-i should have laughed at [them]_2816-them . But to return to the question , " [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} added , with calm grace : "_[0-i] [I]_0-i always used to be taught at [Mount Pleasant]_{2-mount pleasant} that feelings had nothing to do with an abstract subject . [I]_0-i do n't see , for [my]_0-i part , now [you]_{195-mr beverley} have mentioned it , why [she]_{133-mrs mortimer} should not marry [him]_2817-him . It would arrange the money matter without any trouble ; and [I]_0-i have always heard [he]_2817-him was very nice , " said [the bold experimentalist]_{5837-the bold experimentalist} , fixing [her]_{5837-the bold experimentalist} eyes calmly upon [the Archdeacon]_{170-mr beverley} 's face . "_[2817-him] [I]_0-i am sure [I]_0-i should never have thought of it , if it had been left to [me]_0-i ; but speaking calmly , [I]_0-i do n't see the objections , now it has been proposed . Oh , it is only the bell for luncheon that [Thomas]_117-tom is ringing . Is it actually half - past one ? and [I]_0-i expect [some people]_{443-some people} , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . [She]_119-lucilla got up as [she]_119-lucilla spoke and went to the mirror , and looked at [herself]_119-lucilla with that beautiful simplicity which was one of [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's distinguishing features . "_{[443-some people]} When [one]_4465-one has been crying it always shows , " [she]_119-lucilla said , with a little anxiety . As for [Mr Beverley]_{170-mr beverley} , [his]_0-i state of mind , as the newspapers say , could better be imagined than described . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i must go away , " [he]_0-i said , taking up [his]_0-i hat . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i do n't feel capable of meeting [strangers]_{4405-strangers} after this exciting conversation . [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , " continued [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} , taking [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} hand , and holding it fast over [his]_0-i hat to give emphasis to [his]_0-i address , "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} at least [I]_0-i can trust to [you]_{88-miss marjoribanks} not to breathe a word to [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} — not a syllable — of the horrible suggestion which has got utterance , [I]_0-i do n't know how . [I]_0-i may surely trust to [your]_{88-miss marjoribanks} honour , " [Mr Beverley]_{170-mr beverley} said , with emphasis ; but by this time [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} considered it time to bring the crisis to an end . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i wish [you]_0-i would stay to luncheon , " [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} said ; "_[0-i] there are only [one or two of [[my]_0-i friends]_{4577-my friends}]_{2821-one or two of my friends} . As for honour , [you]_0-i know [you]_0-i gentlemen say that [we]_2823-we have no sense of honour , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla airily ; "_[0-i] and to think that [two women]_{4556-two women} could be together and not talk of what might perhaps be a marriage — — " At this moment [some one]_{1446-some one} rang the door - bell . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla knew perfectly well that it was only [the baker]_{5840-the baker} , but it could not be expected that [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} should be similarly initiated into the secrets of [the house]_{339-the house} . [He]_0-i thought , as was natural , that it was [the people [she]_119-lucilla expected]_{5843-the people she expected} , and almost wrung [her]_119-lucilla hand as [he]_0-i let it go . "_[2825-you] [You]_2825-you will let [me]_0-i see [you]_2825-you again first , " [he]_0-i said , in a tone of entreaty . "_[2825-you] Before [you]_2825-you see [her]_2826-her , [you]_2825-you will let [me]_0-i see [you]_2825-you again . For Heaven 's sake do n't refuse [me]_0-i , " cried [Mr Beverley]_{170-mr beverley} . If [anybody]_313-anybody had but heard [him]_0-i ! as [Lucilla]_119-lucilla said to [herself]_119-lucilla the minute [he]_0-i was gone . And the truth was that [Thomas]_117-tom did hear [him]_0-i , who had just opened the door to tell [[his]_0-i young mistress]_{1188-his young mistress} that [her]_{1188-his young mistress} luncheon was waiting , and whom [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} did all but knock [downstairs]_{302-downstairs} in [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} sudden and unlooked - for exit . The impression naturally conveyed to [Thomas]_117-tom by these words was of the clearest and most distinct description . [He]_0-i was even known to say afterwards , "_[0-i] That [he]_0-i never knew [a gentleman]_{5077-a gentleman} as spoke more plain . " But [Mr Beverley]_{170-mr beverley} rushed [downstairs]_{302-downstairs} , without thinking of [Thomas]_117-tom , in a most unenviable frame of mind , into the rain . [He]_0-i was more afraid of meeting [[Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's friends]_{5849-miss marjoribanks 's friends} than [a man of [his]_0-i size and principles]_{5850-a man of his size and principles} should have been afraid of meeting [anybody]_313-anybody ; but then there is a vast distinction , as [everybody]_{300-everybody} is aware , and no one more than [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} , between physical and moral strength . As for [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , [her]_119-lucilla tears and anxieties passed off in a miraculous manner as soon as [[her]_119-lucilla visitor]_{813-her visitor} was gone . [She]_119-lucilla went [downstairs]_{302-downstairs} and ate [her]_119-lucilla luncheon with the serenest brow and a most agreeable ladylike appetite . And it was not a fib , as may perhaps be supposed , that [she]_119-lucilla was expecting [people]_505-people — for at that hour [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} always did expect [people , who , to be sure , might be kept back by the rain]_{5857-people , who , to be sure , might be kept back by the rain} , but whom [she]_119-lucilla was always justified in looking for . Perhaps , on the whole , notwithstanding [her]_119-lucilla warm sense of the duties of hospitality , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was glad that it rained so heavily , and that [nobody]_4434-nobody came . [She]_119-lucilla had a great deal to think of as [she]_119-lucilla took [her]_119-lucilla maidenly and delicate repast . The first step had been taken , and taken triumphantly . Henceforward , whatever [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} 's illusions might be , [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} could no longer stand calm upon [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} eminence , and conclude that it was [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} , and [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} alone , who could raise [the widow]_{1180-the widow} from [[her]_{1180-the widow} lowly estate]_{5861-her lowly estate} . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , it is true , knew that no such idea as that of marrying [[her]_119-lucilla uncle 's heir]_{5862-her uncle 's heir} would ever present itself to [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} ; and that — at least so far as [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's information went — such a thought was equally removed from the mind of [the personage unknown]_{5863-the personage unknown} , whom [Mr Beverley]_{170-mr beverley} denounced as [an impostor]_{2788-an impostor} . But this did not in the least affect the value of the suggestion as an instrument to be used against [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} , who was big enough to defend [himself]_{5143-the archdeacon} , and on whose account [the young philanthropist]_{5866-the young philanthropist} had no compunctions . The first step was thus taken , and taken successfully , but it was only after this that the real difficulties began ; and [Lucilla]_119-lucilla knew no more as yet how [she]_119-lucilla was to find and identify , not to say assail and vanquish , the other side , the mysterious [Mr Kavan]_{192-mr kavan} , [the man whom [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} abused and [the widow]_{1180-the widow} defended]_{5867-the man whom the archdeacon abused and the widow defended} , than [even the greatest military genius]_{5870-even the greatest military genius} knows at the commencement of the first campaign how to conduct the second . This was what [she]_119-lucilla considered so closely as [she]_119-lucilla sat alone in the dull afternoon . [She]_119-lucilla did not go to [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} , because it was impossible that every day could be a half - holiday , and because , on the whole , [she]_119-lucilla judged it best not to subject [herself]_119-lucilla , in the present undeveloped state of the position , to much questioning ; but [she]_119-lucilla sent [her]_119-lucilla a little note to satisfy [her]_119-lucilla mind , telling [her]_119-lucilla to keep [herself]_119-lucilla easy , and not to let [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} bully [her]_119-lucilla , and to confide in the devotion of [her]_119-lucilla affectionate [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . When [she]_119-lucilla had thus satisfied the immediate demands of friendship , [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} took [her]_119-lucilla work and sat down to reflect . Nothing could be more exciting than the position in which [she]_119-lucilla found [herself]_119-lucilla ; but the difficulties were only such as stimulated [her]_119-lucilla genius ; and then it was not any selfish advantage , but the good of [[her]_119-lucilla neighbour]_{5872-her neighbour} in its most sublime manifestation — the good of [[her]_119-lucilla neighbour]_{5872-her neighbour} who had injured [her]_119-lucilla , and been insensible to [her]_119-lucilla attractions , which , according to [the world]_{331-the world} in general , is the one thing unpardonable to [a woman]_{4411-a woman} — which [Lucilla]_119-lucilla sought . And it was not even the scriptural coals of fire [she]_119-lucilla was thinking of as [she]_119-lucilla pondered [her]_119-lucilla great undertaking in [her]_119-lucilla mind . The enterprise might not be free from a touch of human vanity , but it was vanity of a loftier description : the pleasure of exercising a great faculty , and the natural confidence of genius in its own powers . The fruit of [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's long and mature reflection was that next morning being fine and all the clouds dispersed , [she]_119-lucilla went out with [her]_119-lucilla usual firm step and self - possession , and , what was rather unusual with [her]_119-lucilla , except on necessary occasions of ceremony , knocked at [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} 's door . [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} and [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had never , as [people]_505-people say , taken to [each other]_{679-each other} . [They]_{679-each other} were as different in [their]_{679-each other} ways as it is possible to imagine . [The mimic]_{883-the mimic} was a little indolent , and would not take the trouble to make any exertions for the good of [the community]_{1480-the community} , except in the exercise of [her]_119-lucilla peculiar talent , though [she]_119-lucilla had been known , when excited , to go through real fatigue for that ; but [she]_119-lucilla had none of the steady force , the persevering energy — or , to sum up all in one word , the genius — of [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , who , for [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} part , recognised the use of such an instrument of entertainment as [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} possessed without appreciating it in [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} own person]_{523-her own person} ; for [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had no sense of humour , as [she]_119-lucilla candidly admitted , with that consciousness of [her]_119-lucilla own faults , and slight disposition to consider [them]_{679-each other} virtues , which is common to [persons of great endowments]_{5881-persons of great endowments} . It was accordingly with a slight sense of effort on both sides that [they]_{679-each other} met thus in the familiarity of an early visit , at a moment when people doing [their]_{679-each other} duty to each other in a ceremonial way would not have thought of calling . [She]_119-lucilla was aware that [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} regarded [her]_119-lucilla , even when [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} kissed [her]_119-lucilla in the most neighbourly and affectionate manner , with a look which seemed to say , "_{[5077-a gentleman]} What can [she]_2828-she want , coming here so early ? " As for [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , [she]_119-lucilla was too wise to pretend that it was a mere visit of regard . [She]_119-lucilla was too wise , and [[her]_119-lucilla interlocutor]_{5882-her interlocutor} was too clever , and prone to catch every touch of expression , though [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} flattered [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had sufficient experience to enable [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} to dismiss , when there was occasion for it , all expression from [her]_119-lucilla face . But such was not [her]_119-lucilla policy at this moment . When [the two faces]_{5883-the two faces} had touched [each other]_{679-each other} in that loving and sisterly salutation , [[their]_{5883-the two faces} owners]_{1994-their owners} immediately separated , and regarded [each other]_{679-each other} from two opposite chairs , without decided hostility , it is true , but with the watchful air of [two people whom the fates may range on different sides , and whom it behoves to be mutually watchful]_{5887-two people whom the fates may range on different sides , and whom it behoves to be mutually watchful} . And [Lucilla]_119-lucilla thought it the most expedient course , under the circumstances , to begin [her]_119-lucilla investigations at once . "_[2828-she] [I]_0-i have come to make an inquisition , " [she]_119-lucilla said ; "_[0-i] [I]_0-i may as well confess it at once , for [you]_2829-you would find [me]_0-i out if [I]_0-i did n't . [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} , where is [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} ? [I]_0-i am not going to put up with it any longer . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} must be written to , and had back again . [The only man that was to be depended upon in Carlingford]_{2830-the only man that was to be depended upon in carlingford} ! " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; "_{[115-mr cavendish]} and to think [he]_{115-mr cavendish} should disappear like this and never say a word ! " [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} fairly gasped in [[her]_{99-mrs woodburn} companion]_{512-her companion} 's face . [She]_{99-mrs woodburn} could no more tell what this meant , than if [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} had been [a person utterly unacquainted with human motives and ways of working]_{5889-a person utterly unacquainted with human motives and ways of working} ; and , indeed , it was only the tricks of the surface for which [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} had any real insight . "_[0-i] [[My]_0-i brother]_{2643-my brother} ! " [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} exclaimed , with something between an impulse of defence and denial , and a quite opposite instinct of confidence . Had [he]_{115-mr cavendish} proposed , after all , without telling [[his]_{115-mr cavendish} sister]_{577-his sister} ? Had [Lucilla]_119-lucilla a right to ask the question [she]_119-lucilla uttered so frankly ? Had [he]_{115-mr cavendish} been prudent for once in [his]_{115-mr cavendish} life , and secured this sensible alliance and prop to [his]_{115-mr cavendish} position ? All these questions rushed at lightning - speed through [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} 's mind ; but [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} was not so prompt as [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} would have been under the circumstances , and all [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} did was to open [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} eyes wide , and give a start on [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} chair , and say , "_[0-i] [[My]_0-i brother]_{2643-my brother} ? " with a voice which trembled , and was half extinguished by surprise . "_[0-i] Yes ; [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . "_{[115-mr cavendish]} Do tell [me]_0-i [his]_{2643-my brother} address . There is [not a man in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} who is good for anything , now that [he]_{2643-my brother} is gone]_{2833-not a man in carlingford who is good for anything , now that he is gone} . [You]_2834-you must see that as well as [I]_0-i do . As for flirting , [I]_0-i have always said [he]_{2643-my brother} was [the only man that knew anything about it]_{2835-the only man that knew anything about it} . Do tell [me]_0-i where [he]_{2643-my brother} is , and [I]_0-i will write to [him]_{2643-my brother} ; or , please , send [him]_{2643-my brother} word for [me]_0-i , that absolutely [he]_{2643-my brother} must come back . [We]_2836-we are all dying for [him]_{2643-my brother} , [you]_2834-you may say . " [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} had recovered a little , and found a moment to think , but [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} faculties were not so handy , except in [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} own particular way , as might have been expected from such [a clever woman]_{5891-a clever woman} . [She]_{99-mrs woodburn} could even at that moment have taken off [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} to the life , but [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} was in the most profound bewilderment as to what [Lucilla]_119-lucilla could mean ; whether [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} was really laying [herself]_{99-mrs woodburn} out to "_[2834-you] catch " [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , or whether [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} was merely talking nonsense without any particular meaning ; or whether [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} was feigning indifference by way of getting information ; and [the stupidest person in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{5892-the stupidest person in carlingford} would have acquitted [herself]_{5892-the stupidest person in carlingford} as well as [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} felt able to do in the emergency . "_{[2643-my brother]} [I]_0-i should think [he]_{2643-my brother} would rather hear that [some of [you]_2838-you]_{2837-some of you} were willing to live for [him]_{2643-my brother} , " [she]_119-lucilla said , in a tremulous way ; finding nothing better come to [her]_119-lucilla lips than the echo of an old compliment , which went against [her]_119-lucilla nature , but yet with an instinct of serving [[her]_119-lucilla brother]_{1449-her brother} so far as it might be in [her]_119-lucilla power . "_[0-i] Not [me]_0-i , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla frankly . "_[0-i] [Some people]_{443-some people} once thought so , [you]_2838-you know ; but [I]_0-i ca n't say [I]_0-i ever thought so . There never will be anything about living or dying between [him]_{2643-my brother} and [me]_0-i . [I]_0-i hope [we]_2840-we know better , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} ; "_[0-i] besides , if [I]_0-i were so much as to think of that sort of thing [I]_0-i should feel [I]_0-i was swindling [papa]_295-papa . Oh , no ; [I]_0-i assure [you]_2838-you [I]_0-i am quite disinterested . [I]_0-i want [him]_{2643-my brother} for [my]_0-i Thursdays . Do write , and say [he]_{2643-my brother} must come [home]_287-home . " "_[0-i] [I]_0-i do n't like [people]_505-people to be too disinterested , " said [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} ; "_[0-i] and [I]_0-i do n't think [Harry]_165-harry would be at all glad to hear it . [I]_0-i wish [he]_{2643-my brother} would come back , [I]_0-i am sure . [I]_0-i am always bullying [him]_{2643-my brother} about it . [I]_0-i thought perhaps [some of [[you]_2838-you young ladies]_{2845-you young ladies}]_{2844-some of you young ladies} had been unkind to [him]_{2643-my brother} , " said [the anxious sister]_{5894-the anxious sister} , who had recovered [her]_{5894-the anxious sister} head , and thought it might be possible to get at the secret , if there was a secret , by means like this . "_[2838-you] No , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} ; "_[0-i] [I]_0-i have not been unkind to [him]_{2643-my brother} ; and there is [nobody else]_{1541-nobody else} [I]_0-i know of , " said [the candid Lucilla]_119-lucilla , "_{[1541-nobody else]} unless poor [Barbara]_{99-mrs woodburn} ; and [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} will never be unkind , [you]_2838-you know . [I]_0-i will write [him]_{2643-my brother} a letter if [you]_2838-you will give [me]_0-i [his]_{2643-my brother} address . Is it true that [somebody]_312-somebody has left [him]_{2643-my brother} a great deal of money , and [he]_{2643-my brother} is going to change [his]_{2643-my brother} name ? " "_{[2643-my brother]} [His]_{2643-my brother} name ! " said [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} , with a little cry , like [an imprudent woman]_{5895-an imprudent woman} ; and then [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} recovered [herself]_{99-mrs woodburn} . "_{[2643-my brother]} [I]_0-i have not heard of anything of the kind , " [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} said , "_{[2643-my brother]} and [he]_{2643-my brother} would be sure to tell [me]_0-i of it ; but in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} [people]_505-people know things before [they]_505-people happen . [I]_0-i should be very glad to know that [somebody]_312-somebody was going to leave [him]_{2643-my brother} a great deal of money ; but [I]_0-i do n't know about the name — — " "_[0-i] Oh , [I]_0-i heard it only in a confused sort of way , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , "_[0-i] or that [he]_{2643-my brother} had changed [his]_{2643-my brother} name . [I]_0-i am sure [I]_0-i do n't know if it was past or present . Did [he]_{2643-my brother} ever make any change to be [[somebody]_312-somebody 's heir]_{2851-somebody 's heir} ? Oh , [I]_0-i beg [your]_2852-your pardon ; but [you]_2852-your know [people]_505-people do it every day . " [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} had grown quite pale — perhaps because [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} began to see that there was some method in these questions , perhaps with simple and unreasonable fright at the suggestion . [She]_{99-mrs woodburn} could not say a word for a moment , so startling was the question ; and then there was something in [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's early visit , and in [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} instant onslaught upon [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , which was alarming . [She]_{99-mrs woodburn} was so frightened and driven into a corner that [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} could not tell how to answer . It occurred to [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} all at once that perhaps [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} had opened [his]_{115-mr cavendish} heart to [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} and given [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} an inkling of [his]_{115-mr cavendish} secret ; and what would [Lucilla]_119-lucilla think if [she]_119-lucilla contradicted [[her]_{99-mrs woodburn} brother]_{1449-her brother} ? Never was [a poor woman]_{4867-a poor woman} in a greater difficulty . All [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} fun and [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} mimicry collapsed . [She]_{99-mrs woodburn} no more noticed the peculiarities of [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's look and manner than if [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} had been [an ordinary inhabitant of [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane}]_{5898-an ordinary inhabitant of grange lane} . "_[505-people] Changed [his]_2854-his name ? " [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} faltered , in a blank sort of interrogative way ; and in spite of [herself]_{99-mrs woodburn} faltered and shook , and conveyed to [Lucilla]_119-lucilla the most perfect assurance that what [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} supposed was true . "_[505-people] When it is for a great deal of money there is some sense in it ; when it is only for a prettier name it is dreadfully stupid . Do n't [you]_2855-you think so ? As if [we]_2856-we all could have pretty names ! " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . "_[2855-you] [I]_0-i should like so much to have a talk with [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} . [I]_0-i picked up [some very , very old friends of [his]_{115-mr cavendish}]_{2857-some very , very old friends of his} the other day — [people who used to know [him]_{115-mr cavendish} long ago]_{2858-people who used to know him long ago} . [I]_0-i am sure [he]_{115-mr cavendish} would be interested if [he]_{115-mr cavendish} were to know . " "_[0-i] [I]_0-i do n't think it could be [him]_{115-mr cavendish} , " said [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} , with something like the instinct of despair ; "_[0-i] [I]_0-i do n't remember [any very old friends [he]_{115-mr cavendish} has]_{2859-any very old friends he has} ; it is so long a time ago — — " and then [the poor lady]_{5899-the poor lady} stopped short , as if [she]_{5899-the poor lady} had something choking [her]_{5899-the poor lady} in [her]_{5899-the poor lady} throat . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i do n't think it could be [he]_{115-mr cavendish} . " "_{[115-mr cavendish]} Not such a very long time , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , in [her]_119-lucilla easy way . "_{[115-mr cavendish]} It is dreadful to give [him]_{115-mr cavendish} a character for being old . Do write [him]_{115-mr cavendish} , please , and tell [him]_{115-mr cavendish} about [those people]_{2860-those people} . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} is sure to be interested if [you]_2861-you say it is [a lady]_{4506-a lady} , and [a pretty woman]_{2863-a pretty woman} , and [a widow]_{910-a widow} , " continued [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . "_{[2863-a pretty woman]} [She]_{2863-a pretty woman} says [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was once very kind to [her]_{2863-a pretty woman} when [[her]_{2863-a pretty woman} poor husband]_{2865-her poor husband} was alive . " [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} recovered [herself]_{99-mrs woodburn} a little as [Lucilla]_119-lucilla spoke . "_{[115-mr cavendish]} It must have been some other [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , " [she]_119-lucilla said . "_{[115-mr cavendish]} [Harry]_165-harry was — so much abroad — so long away from [home]_287-home — — " At that moment there was a sound in [the house]_{339-the house} of a heavy step , and [Mr Woodburn]_{162-mr woodburn} 's whistle became audible in the distance . Then [the poor woman , who had a secret]_{5901-the poor woman , who had a secret} , fixed haggard eyes upon [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . [She]_119-lucilla dared not say , "_{[115-mr cavendish]} Do n't speak of this before [[my]_0-i husband]_{2867-my husband} . " [She]_119-lucilla dared not utter a word to awaken suspicion on one side or the other . [She]_119-lucilla knew very well that if [Mr Woodburn]_{162-mr woodburn} heard of the existence of [any old friends of [[his]_{162-mr woodburn} brother - in - law]_{1953-his brother - in - law}]_{5902-any old friends of his brother - in - law} , [he]_{162-mr woodburn} would insist upon having [them]_2868-them produced , and "_{[115-mr cavendish]} paying [them]_2868-them some attention " ; and at the same time [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} could not so far confide in [Lucilla]_119-lucilla as to beg [her]_119-lucilla to keep silent . This was what [[her]_{99-mrs woodburn} brother]_{1449-her brother} 's poltroonery brought upon [the unfortunate woman]_{1176-the unfortunate woman} . And when the emergency came [she]_119-lucilla was not as equal to it as [she]_119-lucilla expected to be . [Her]_119-lucilla talents were not of a nature to do [her]_119-lucilla any good in such a strait . [She]_119-lucilla collapsed entirely , and looked round [her]_119-lucilla in a flutter of fright and despair , as if to find some means of escape . But this terror all arose from the fact that [she]_119-lucilla did not know [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , who was generous as [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was strong , and had no intention of going to extremities . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla got up from [her]_119-lucilla chair when [she]_119-lucilla heard [Mr Woodburn]_{162-mr woodburn} 's whistle coming nearer . "_{[115-mr cavendish]} [I]_0-i hear [somebody]_312-somebody coming , " [she]_119-lucilla said , "_{[312-somebody]} and [I]_0-i must not stay , for [I]_0-i have quantities of things to do . Only mind [you]_2870-you tell [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} [I]_0-i have something quite serious to say to [him]_{115-mr cavendish} from [[his]_{115-mr cavendish} old friend]_{2871-his old friend} ; and from [me]_0-i , please to tell [him]_{115-mr cavendish} , that it is impossible to get on without [him]_{115-mr cavendish} , " continued [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , as [Mr Woodburn]_{162-mr woodburn} entered [the room]_{395-the room} . "_[0-i] There is [not a soul that can flirt or do anything]_{2872-not a soul that can flirt or do anything} . [I]_0-i should write to [him]_{115-mr cavendish} [myself]_0-i if [I]_0-i knew [his]_{115-mr cavendish} address . " And then , as was natural , [Woodburn]_{162-mr woodburn} , with [his]_{162-mr woodburn} usual absurdity , as [[his]_{162-mr woodburn} wife]_{345-his wife} explained afterwards , struck in with some boisterous badinage . As for [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} , in [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} mingled terror and relief , [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} was too much excited to know what [he]_{162-mr woodburn} said . But when [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , serenely smiling , was gone , [the mimic]_{883-the mimic} , with [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} nerves strung to desperation , burst into the wildest comic travesty of [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's looks and manners , and [her]_{345-his wife} inquiries about [Harry]_165-harry , and sent [[her]_{345-his wife} unsuspicious husband]_{5909-her unsuspicious husband} into convulsions of laughter . [He]_{162-mr woodburn} laughed until the tears ran down [his]_{162-mr woodburn} cheeks — [the unconscious simpleton]_{5910-the unconscious simpleton} ; and all the time [[his]_{162-mr woodburn} wife]_{345-his wife} could have liked to throw [him]_{162-mr woodburn} down and trample on [him]_{162-mr woodburn} , or put pins into [him]_{162-mr woodburn} , or scratch [his]_{162-mr woodburn} beaming , jovial countenance . Perhaps [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} would have gone into hysterics instead if [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} had not possessed that other safety - valve , for [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} had not that supreme composure and self - command which belonged to [[Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's higher organisation]_{5912-lucilla 's higher organisation} . [She]_{99-mrs woodburn} wrote a long letter that afternoon , and had a dreadful headache all the evening after it , which , considering all things , was to be expected under the circumstances , and was [a weak - minded woman]_{5913-a weak - minded woman} 's last resource . No headache , however , disturbed [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's beneficent progress . [She]_{99-mrs woodburn} went [home]_287-home conscious that , if [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} had not acquired any distinct information , [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} had at least gained a moral certainty . And besides , [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} had measured the forces of [[Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} 's bodyguard]_{5915-mr cavendish 's bodyguard} , and had found them utterly unequal to any prolonged resistance . All that was wanted was prudence and care , and that good luck which was as much an endowment in its way as the other qualities by which [Lucilla]_119-lucilla might be said to have secured it . [She]_{99-mrs woodburn} went [home]_287-home meditating [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} next step , and with a certain enjoyment in the sense of difficulty and the consciousness of how much skill and power would be required to carry on three different threads of innocent intrigue with [the three different persons in the drama]_{5917-the three different persons in the drama} , without ever letting [the general web]_{5918-the general web} get confused , or confounding one strand with another . [She]_{99-mrs woodburn} had to frighten [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} with the idea that [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} might marry [the impostor]_{2374-the impostor} , and [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} had to keep [the widow]_{1180-the widow} in the profoundest ignorance of this suggestion , and [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} had to manage and guide [the impostor]_{2374-the impostor} [himself]_{2374-the impostor} , to save [his]_{2374-the impostor} position , and deliver [him]_{2374-the impostor} from [[his]_{2374-the impostor} enemies]_{5923-his enemies} , and make [[his]_{2374-the impostor} would - be persecutor]_{5924-his would - be persecutor} for ever harmless . If by chance [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} should forget [herself]_{99-mrs woodburn} for a moment , and say to [Mr Beverley]_{170-mr beverley} what [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} meant for [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , or betray [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} mode of dealing with either to [the third person interested]_{5925-the third person interested} , then farewell to all [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} hopes . But when all that was required was skill and self - possession and courage , [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} knew [herself]_{99-mrs woodburn} too well to be afraid . [She]_{99-mrs woodburn} came in with that sense of having done [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} duty which is so sweet to a well - regulated mind . But it was not to that internal satisfaction alone that [Providence]_{107-providence} limited [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's reward . There are exceptional cases to be found here and there even in [this world]_{277-this world} , in which virtue finds its just acknowledgment , and disinterested well - doing is recompensed as it deserves . While [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was still occupied with the arrangement of [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} plans [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} was interrupted by [a visitor]_{682-a visitor} , who entered with a brow clouded by care , and yet exalted by the sense of a charge and dignity which is not afforded to [every woman]_{5928-every woman} . It was [Mrs Centum]_{98-mrs centum} who thus came to unfold to [Lucilla]_119-lucilla the new event which was about to happen in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} . [She]_{99-mrs woodburn} had a great deal to say first , as was natural , of the dreadful vexation of such a thing happening in holiday - time when [the boys]_{2574-the boys} were all at [home]_287-home , and when [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} did not know what to do . "_[2873-you] But [you]_2873-you know , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , it will be delightful for [all [you]_2873-you young ladies]_{2874-all you young ladies} to have [the officers]_{2875-the officers} , " said [Mrs Centum]_{98-mrs centum} ; "_[2873-you] [it]_2876-it keeps [a place]_{2877-a place} lively ; though , for [my]_0-i part , [I]_0-i always say in six months there will not be [a servant in [the house]_{339-the house} that [one]_4465-one can depend upon]_{2878-a servant in the house that one can depend upon} . It is dreadful for [servants]_{4607-servants} — especially [young ones]_{2882-young ones} , and if [they]_{4607-servants} are nice - looking , [you]_2873-you know ; but it is very nice for [the young ladies]_{2883-the young ladies} , and for all the picnics and dances and everything — — " "_{[2884-officers]} What [officers]_{2884-officers} ? " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , pricking up [her]_119-lucilla ears — for to tell the truth , the very name of [officers]_{2884-officers} in [a place like [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{5932-a place like carlingford} , where [nobody]_4434-nobody could flirt but [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , was as water in [the desert]_{4638-the desert} to [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's soul . "_{[2884-officers]} Has not [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} told [you]_2873-you ? " said [Mrs Centum—"but]_{197-mrs centum—"but}_{[326-the doctor]} , to be sure , [very few people]_{1722-very few people} know as yet . [Mr Centum]_{98-mrs centum} says it must be all on [your]_2873-you account , because [you]_2873-you give such nice parties — but of course that is only [his]_{98-mrs centum} fun , [you]_2873-you know . However , [I]_0-i suppose [somebody]_312-somebody has told [Lord Palmerston]_{198-lord palmerston} of [all those great buildings that were meant for [the factories]_{2889-the factories}]_{2888-all those great buildings that were meant for the factories} , and of [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} being such [a healthy place]_{2890-a healthy place} . And so [the General]_{2891-the general} is coming to [us]_2892-us to - morrow , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla — [General Travers]_{199-general travers} , [you]_2873-you know , that was in all the papers for something [he]_{2891-the general} did in [India]_34-india ; [Charles]_100-charles used to know [him]_{2891-the general} at [school]_273-school . [He]_{2891-the general} is quite handsome , and has ever so many medals and things . It is a dreadful addition to one 's troubles in holiday - time , [you]_2873-you know ; but , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4403-my dear} , [I]_0-i hope [you]_2873-you will ask [him]_{2891-the general} to [your]_2873-you Thursdays , and help [us]_2892-us to make [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} pleasant to [him]_{2891-the general} . It all depends upon [him]_{2891-the general} , " said [Mrs Centum]_{98-mrs centum} solemnly;—"if_{[2891-the general]} [he]_{2891-the general} likes [the place]_{770-the place} , and thinks it will do , and finds nice society — whether it is [here]_4529-here or at [Hampton]_46-hampton that [they]_2897-they establish [the depot]_{2898-the depot} . " "_[2897-they] At [Hampton]_46-hampton ! " cried [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} naturally excited—"the_[2897-they] stupidest , wretchedest little place — — " "_[2897-they] That is just what [Mr Centum]_{98-mrs centum} says , " said [the visitor]_{2543-the visitor} , with a sigh ; "_{[98-mrs centum]} what [I]_0-i am nervous about is [the servants]_{4432-the servants} , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; and [you]_119-lucilla know [that under - nurse of [mine]_0-i]_{2900-that under - nurse of mine} , what [a nice steady girl [she]_{2900-that under - nurse of mine} has always been]_{2901-a nice steady girl she has always been} , and such a comfort — but as soon as [the soldiers]_{2902-the soldiers} come it turns [their]_{2902-the soldiers} heads . [I]_0-i want [you]_119-lucilla to tell [me]_0-i , if [you]_119-lucilla 'll be so very good , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , how [Nancy]_102-nancy makes that paté that [Mr Centum]_{98-mrs centum} is so fond of . [I]_0-i know it is a good deal to ask ; but [I]_0-i am sure [you]_119-lucilla are one to stand by [[your]_119-lucilla friends]_{4408-your friends} ; and if [the General]_{2891-the general} should take a dislike to [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} through any fault of [mine]_0-i , [I]_0-i never could forgive [myself]_0-i ; and [I]_0-i want [you]_119-lucilla to ask [him]_{2891-the general} to [your]_119-lucilla Thursdays , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla — there 's [a dear]_{4479-a dear} . " "_{[4479-a dear]} [Dear Mrs Centum]_{97-mrs centum} , " cried [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , "_{[97-mrs centum]} [papa]_295-papa must call on [the General]_{2891-the general} and ask [him]_{2891-the general} to dinner : as for [my]_0-i Thursdays , [I]_0-i always say they are not parties ; they are only evenings , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla sweetly , "_{[119-lucilla]} and not worth [a gentleman]_{5077-a gentleman} 's while . " "_{[119-lucilla]} And about the paté , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , " said [Mrs Centum]_{97-mrs centum} anxiously , "_{[119-lucilla]} [I]_0-i hope [you]_119-lucilla wo n't think it too much of [me]_0-i to ask;—you are so clever , [you]_119-lucilla know , and so is [Nancy]_102-nancy : and what with the noise , and the nursery dinners , and [all those big boys]_{2909-all those big boys} [home]_287-home from [school]_273-school — — " [Mrs Centum]_{97-mrs centum} fixed [her]_{97-mrs centum} eyes with true solicitude on [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's face . [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was magnanimous , but the paté in question was one of the greatest triumphs of [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} 's table . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} thought , and with truth , that it was a great deal for [any one]_{4391-any one} to ask ; but then it is true that genius has duties as well as privileges ; and to impress upon mediocrity the benefit of loyally following and copying superior intelligence , is of itself a moral effect of the greatest importance . And besides , [the woman who at such a moment]_{5938-the woman who at such a moment} produced [a live General]_{5939-a live general} in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} , and held out hopes of [officers]_{2884-officers} , was not [a woman to be denied]_{5941-a woman to be denied} . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i will write it down for [you]_0-i , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla graciously , "_[0-i] if [you]_0-i think [[your]_0-i cook]_{2912-your cook} will understand ; or perhaps [Nancy]_102-nancy might step in and show [her]_{2912-your cook} how — if [I]_0-i can persuade [Nancy]_102-nancy . [Dear Mrs Centum]_{97-mrs centum} , [I]_0-i hope [you]_0-i will always feel sure that [I]_0-i am ready to do anything for [[my]_0-i friends]_{4577-my friends} . " "_{[97-mrs centum]} Oh , thank [you]_0-i , [dear]_4458-dear , " cried [the grateful woman]_{5942-the grateful woman} ; "_{[97-mrs centum]} [I]_0-i knew [you]_0-i were not one to mind ; and if [Nancy]_102-nancy would be so very kind —— [I]_0-i am sure [you]_0-i will like [the General]_{2891-the general} , " added [Mrs Centum]_{97-mrs centum} , with effusion ; "_[0-i] [he]_{2891-the general} will live [here]_4529-here , [you]_0-i know , if the depot comes , and be such an addition ! [I]_0-i said to [Charles]_100-charles , the moment [he]_100-charles told [me]_0-i , That would just be the very thing for [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ! And [he]_{2891-the general} is quite young looking , and so nice and pleasant , " [she]_{97-mrs centum} added , in the fulness of [her]_{97-mrs centum} enthusiasm and gratitude . As for [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} shook [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} head , but nevertheless received the assurance with a smile . "_{[2891-the general]} It is not that sort of thing [I]_0-i am thinking of , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla : "_[0-i] if it had been , [I]_0-i need never have come [home]_287-home ; and now , after [papa]_295-papa has been so kind about [the drawing - room]_{4397-the drawing - room} — — ; but [I]_0-i am always glad to hear of [nice new people]_{2920-nice new people} , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} ; "_{[2920-nice new people]} and to meet [a man that has been in [the world]_{331-the world}]_{2921-a man that has been in the world} is such a pleasure to [papa]_295-papa . " With this benign acknowledgment of [the General]_{2891-the general} 's merits , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla received [Mrs Centum]_{97-mrs centum} 's affectionate leave - takings . To be sure , [she]_119-lucilla knew nothing , and did not occupy [herself]_119-lucilla much at that moment about [General Travers]_{199-general travers} . But at the same time [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , with [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} usual piety , recognised the approval of [Providence]_{107-providence} in this new occurrence , and was naturally both encouraged and exhilarated . It is but in rare cases , as has been said , that the reward of virtue is given so promptly , and with such beautiful discrimination : and there are even people in [the world]_{331-the world} [who profess to have no faith in any prompt or visible recompense]_{5945-who profess to have no faith in any prompt or visible recompense} . But [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was not of [that new and heretical school]_{5946-that new and heretical school} . For [her]_119-lucilla own part , [she]_119-lucilla felt it very natural that [her]_119-lucilla exertions for the good of [her]_119-lucilla kind should thus be recognised and acknowledged , and returned to [her]_119-lucilla plans with that sweet and exhilarating sense of moral harmony , which an approving Heaven , and a sense of blessings earned and goodness recompensed , are so well calculated to give . [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's mind had scarcely subsided out of the first exhilarating sense of a great many things to do , and a truly important mission in hand , when [little Rose Lake]_108-rose sought [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} with that confession of family troubles , and prayer for counsel and aid in the extremity , which opened a new way and mode of working to [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . [Rose]_108-rose was proud , poor little soul , not only of [her]_108-rose exceptional position , and that of [[her]_108-rose family]_{5947-her family} , as [a family of artists]_{4971-a family of artists} , but also with a constitutional and individual pride as one of [the natural conservators of domestic honour , who would rather have died than have heard the Lakes lightly spoken of , or upbraided with debt or indecorum]_{5949-the natural conservators of domestic honour , who would rather have died than have heard the lakes lightly spoken of , or upbraided with debt or indecorum} , or any other crime . [She]_108-rose had been silent as long as [she]_108-rose could about [Barbara]_{99-mrs woodburn} 's shortcomings , jealously concealing them from all [the world]_{331-the world} , and attacking [them]_5951-them with a violence which made [[her]_108-rose big elder sister , who was twice as big and six times as strong as [she]_108-rose , tremble before [her]_108-rose when [they]_5953-they were alone]_{5952-her big elder sister , who was twice as big and six times as strong as she , tremble before her when they were alone} . But [little Rose]_108-rose had at length found things come to a point beyond which [her]_108-rose experience did not go . [Barbara]_{99-mrs woodburn} began to have secret meetings with [a man whose presence [nobody was aware of]_{5955-nobody was aware of} , and who did not come openly to [the house]_{339-the house} to seek [her]_108-rose , and persevered , in spite of all remonstrances , in this clandestine career]_{5954-a man whose presence nobody was aware of , and who did not come openly to the house to seek her , and persevered , in spite of all remonstrances , in this clandestine career} ; and all the prejudices and all the instincts of [the young artist]_{1486-the young artist} rose up against [her]_108-rose . A vague presentiment of greater evil behind impelled [her]_108-rose to some action , and shame and pride combined at the same time to keep [her]_108-rose silent . [She]_108-rose could not speak to [[her]_108-rose father]_{292-her father} , because [the poor man]_{2570-the poor man} lost [his]_{2570-the poor man} head straightway , and made piteous appeals to [her]_108-rose not to make a fuss , and threw the burden back again upon [her]_108-rose with a double weight ; and besides , [he]_{2570-the poor man} was only [a man]_{285-a man} , though [he]_{2570-the poor man} was [[her]_108-rose father]_{292-her father} , and [Rose]_108-rose had the pride of [a woman]_{4411-a woman} in addition to [her]_108-rose other pride . In these painful circumstances , it occurred to [her]_108-rose to consult [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , who had been , as has been recounted in an early part of this history , [a great authority at [Mount Pleasant]_{2-mount pleasant}]_{5963-a great authority at mount pleasant} , where [her]_119-lucilla heroic belief in [herself]_119-lucilla led , as was natural , [others]_2591-others to believe in [her]_119-lucilla . And then [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was one of [the people who can keep counsel]_{5965-the people who can keep counsel} ; and [Rose]_108-rose felt , besides , that [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had been injured , and had not revenged [herself]_119-lucilla , and that to put confidence in [her]_119-lucilla would be , to a certain extent , to make up for the offence . All these motives , combined with an intolerable sense of having upon [her]_119-lucilla shoulders a burden greater than [she]_119-lucilla could bear , drove [the young artist]_{1486-the young artist} at last to [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} , where [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , as [we]_5967-we have said , was still in the state of mental exhilaration and excitement naturally consequent upon having a very important piece of work in hand . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i do n't know what to do , " said [Rose]_108-rose ; "_[0-i] [I]_0-i made up [my]_0-i mind [I]_0-i never would say a word to [any one]_{4391-any one} . It is so strange [she]_2925-she should have no proper pride ! but then it is dreadful to think , what if anything should come of it ! though [I]_0-i am sure [I]_0-i do n't know what could come of it ; but [they]_2926-they might run away , or something ; and then [people]_505-people are so fond of talking . [I]_0-i thought for a long time , if [I]_0-i only knew [some nice old lady]_{2928-some nice old lady} ; but then [I]_0-i do n't suppose there are [any nice old ladies in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{2929-any nice old ladies in carlingford} , " added [the Preraphaelist]_{5968-the preraphaelist} , with a sigh . "_{[2929-any nice old ladies in carlingford]} Oh , [[you]_2930-you little monster]_{2931-you little monster} ! " cried [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , "_{[96-mrs chiley]} there is [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} , [the dearest old —]_{2932-the dearest old —} — ; but never mind , make haste and tell [me]_0-i all the same . " "_{[119-lucilla]} [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , " said [Rose]_108-rose solemnly , "_{[119-lucilla]} [we]_2933-we are [not great people like [you]_119-lucilla]_{2934-not great people like you} ; [we]_2933-we are not rich , nor able to have all [we]_2933-we like , and [everybody]_{300-everybody} to visit [us]_2933-we ; but , all the same , [we]_2933-we have [our]_2933-we Pride . The honour of [a family]_{710-a family} is just as precious whether [people]_505-people live , " said [the young artist]_{1486-the young artist} , with a certain severity , "_{[710-a family]} in [Grove Street]_{27-grove street} or in [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} . " This exordium had its natural effect upon [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} ; [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} imagination leaped forward a long way beyond the reality which [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} companion]_{512-her companion} talked of so solemnly , and [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} changed [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} colour a little , as [even a woman of [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} experience]_{5971-even a woman of her experience} might be excused for doing in the presence of something terrible and disastrous so near at hand . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i wish [you]_2938-you would not frighten [me]_0-i , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; "_[2938-you] [I]_0-i am very sorry for [you]_2938-you , [[you]_2938-you dear]_{2939-you dear} little [Rose]_108-rose . [You]_2938-you are only [a baby]_{4734-a baby} [yourself]_2938-you , and ought not to have any bother . Tell [me]_0-i all about it , there 's [a dear]_{4479-a dear} . " But these soothing tones were too much for [Rose]_108-rose 's composure . [She]_108-rose cried , and [her]_108-rose cheeks flushed , and [her]_108-rose dewy eyes enlarged and lightened when they had thrown off a little part of [their]_5972-their oppression in the form of those hot salt tears . [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had never seen [her]_108-rose look so pretty , and said so to [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , with a momentary and perfectly disinterested regret that there was "_{[4434-nobody]} [nobody]_4434-nobody " to see [her]_108-rose — a regret which probably changed its character before [Rose]_108-rose left [the house]_{339-the house} . But in the meantime [Lucilla]_119-lucilla soothed [her]_108-rose and kissed [her]_108-rose , and took off [her]_108-rose hat and shed [her]_108-rose pretty curls off [her]_108-rose forehead . These curls were not by any means so strong and vehement in their twist as [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's own , but hung loosely and softly with the "_{[4479-a dear]} sweet neglect " of [the poet]_{5401-the poet} . "_[2943-you] [You]_2943-you would look very nice if [you]_2943-you would take a little pains , " [Lucilla]_119-lucilla said , in [her]_119-lucilla maternal way . "_[2943-you] [You]_2943-you must wear [your]_2943-you hair just so on Thursday ; and now tell [me]_0-i all about it — there 's [a dear]_{4479-a dear} . " "_{[4479-a dear]} [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , [you]_119-lucilla know " said [Rose]_108-rose , drying [her]_108-rose tears , "_{[4479-a dear]} [she]_{4479-a dear} has taken to going out in the evening , and [I]_0-i am sure [she]_{4479-a dear} meets [him]_2945-him every night . [I]_0-i ca n't be a spy on [her]_{4479-a dear} , whatever [she]_{4479-a dear} does , and [I]_0-i ca n't lock [her]_{4479-a dear} up , [you]_119-lucilla know , or lock the door , or anything like that . [I]_0-i am not [[her]_{4479-a dear} mother]_{272-her mother} , " said [the poor little sister]_{5975-the poor little sister} pathetically , with a regretful sob . "_[0-i] And then [she]_{4479-a dear} has taken to making [herself]_{4479-a dear} nice before [she]_{4479-a dear} goes out . [I]_0-i do n't think [she]_{4479-a dear} ever cared much for being nice — not at [home]_287-home , [you]_119-lucilla know ; but now [she]_{4479-a dear} has pretty collars and gloves and things , and [I]_0-i ca n't tell where [she]_{4479-a dear} gets them , " cried [Rose]_108-rose , [her]_108-rose eyes lighting up passionately . "_[0-i] [She]_{4479-a dear} has no money to spend on such things . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , [I]_0-i should die if [I]_0-i thought [she]_{4479-a dear} would accept them from [him]_2948-him . " "_{[119-lucilla]} [You]_119-lucilla dear old [Rose]_108-rose , [you]_119-lucilla do n't know what [you]_119-lucilla are saying , " said [the experienced Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; "_{[119-lucilla]} most likely , if [she]_{4479-a dear} meets [a gentleman]_{5077-a gentleman} , [she]_{4479-a dear} is engaged to [him]_{5077-a gentleman} ; and [They]_2950-they always give [people]_505-people presents , [you]_119-lucilla know . If [you]_119-lucilla would only tell [me]_0-i who it is . " "_{[119-lucilla]} [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , do not trifle with [me]_0-i , " said [Rose]_108-rose ; "_{[119-lucilla]} it is much too serious for that — engaged without [papa]_295-papa knowing of it , nor [me]_0-i ! [You]_119-lucilla know very well that would be no engagement . [I]_0-i sometimes think [she]_{4479-a dear} is — is — fond of [him]_{5077-a gentleman} , " said the reverent little maiden , whose voice changed and softened under the influence of that supposition ; "_{[4479-a dear]} and then again [I]_0-i think it is only because [he]_{5077-a gentleman} is rich , " [she]_{4479-a dear} went on , with new vehemence . "_{[5077-a gentleman]} Oh , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , if [you]_119-lucilla only knew how dreadful it was to have such thoughts — and there is [nobody]_4434-nobody to take care of [her]_{4479-a dear} but [me]_0-i ! [Papa]_94-papa can not be worried , for that would react upon everything . [An artist]_{5057-an artist} is not just like [other people]_{279-other people} . It is [everybody]_{300-everybody} 's duty to leave [him]_{5057-an artist} undisturbed ; and then , [you]_119-lucilla know , [he]_{5057-an artist} is only [a man]_{285-a man} , and does not understand ; and if [she]_{4479-a dear} wo n't pay any attention to [me]_0-i when [I]_0-i speak to [her]_{4479-a dear} , oh , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , tell [me]_0-i , what can [I]_0-i do ? " "_[0-i] Let [me]_0-i think , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla gravely . "_[0-i] [You]_119-lucilla know [I]_0-i ca n't tell all in a moment . It is [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , [I]_0-i suppose , though [you]_119-lucilla wo n't say so . Now just wait a moment , and let [me]_0-i think . " "_[0-i] [I]_0-i once thought of going to [him]_{115-mr cavendish} , " said [Rose]_108-rose ; "_[0-i] perhaps [he]_{115-mr cavendish} might be generous , and go away . [An artist]_{5057-an artist} can do many things that [other people]_{279-other people} ca n't do . [We]_2960-we have an exceptional position , " [the Preraphaelist]_{5968-the preraphaelist} went on , faltering a little , and not feeling quite so sure of the fact on that special occasion . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i thought of going and begging of [him]_{115-mr cavendish} , if it was on [my]_0-i knees — — " "_{[4403-my dear]} [[My]_0-i dear]_{4403-my dear} , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , with great seriousness , "_{[119-lucilla]} if [you]_119-lucilla did , [I]_0-i think it is most likely [he]_{115-mr cavendish} would fall in love with [you]_119-lucilla , and that would not mend the matter ; and [I]_0-i am sure [Barbara]_{99-mrs woodburn} would give [you]_119-lucilla poison . [I]_0-i will tell [you]_119-lucilla what [we]_2960-we must do . [I]_0-i would not do it for [everybody]_{300-everybody} ; but [you]_119-lucilla know [I]_0-i was always very fond of [you]_119-lucilla , [[you]_119-lucilla dear]_{2939-you dear} little [Rose]_108-rose . [You]_119-lucilla shall ask [me]_0-i for to - morrow evening to come to tea . " "_{[119-lucilla]} To come to tea ! " echoed poor [Rose]_108-rose , in dismay . [She]_108-rose had been waiting for [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's advice with a great deal of anxiety ; but at the present moment it would be vain to conceal that the proposed expedient seemed to [her]_108-rose altogether inadequate for the emergency . The light went out of [her]_108-rose face as [she]_108-rose opened [her]_108-rose eyes wide and fixed them on [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; and for one moment , one desperate moment , [Rose]_108-rose was disloyal , and lost faith in [the only person who could help [her]_108-rose]_{5977-the only person who could help her} ; which , perhaps , under the circumstances , was not a thing to cause much surprise . "_[0-i] [[My]_0-i dear]_{4403-my dear} , [you]_119-lucilla may be sure [I]_0-i would not propose it , if [I]_0-i did not feel it was the best thing to do , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , with great gravity . "_[0-i] It happens precisely that [I]_0-i want to see [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , and if [he]_{115-mr cavendish} is at [home]_287-home [he]_{115-mr cavendish} never shows [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} , and [I]_0-i have been wondering how [I]_0-i could find [him]_{115-mr cavendish} . [I]_0-i shall make [him]_{115-mr cavendish} walk [home]_287-home with [me]_0-i , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , "_[0-i] so [you]_119-lucilla need not be uneasy , [Rose]_108-rose , about the trouble [I]_0-i am taking . [I]_0-i am doing it to serve [myself]_0-i as well as [you]_119-lucilla . [We]_2967-we shall say eight o'clock , if that is not too late . " "_[2967-we] But , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla — — " said [Rose]_108-rose , with consternation ; and then [she]_108-rose stopped short , and could not tell what more to say . "_{[119-lucilla]} [You]_119-lucilla do n't understand it ? " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} ; "_{[119-lucilla]} [I]_0-i do n't think it was to be expected that [you]_119-lucilla should understand it . A little thing like [you]_119-lucilla has no way of knowing [the world]_{331-the world} . When [Barbara]_{99-mrs woodburn} knows [I]_0-i am [there]_4723-there , [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} will be sure to bring [him]_0-i to the very door ; [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} will want [me]_0-i to see that [he]_0-i is with [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} ; and [you]_119-lucilla may leave the rest to [me]_0-i , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . "_{[119-lucilla]} For [my]_0-i part , [I]_0-i have something very particular to say to [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} . It is [my]_0-i luck , " [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} added , "_[0-i] for [I]_0-i could not think how to get to see [him]_0-i . At eight o'clock to - morrow evening — — " "_{[119-lucilla]} Yes , " said [Rose]_108-rose ; but perhaps it was still doubtful how far [she]_108-rose understood the mode of operations proposed . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's prompt and facile genius was too much for [the young artist]_{1486-the young artist} , and there was , as [she]_119-lucilla [herself]_119-lucilla would have said , an entire want of "_{[119-lucilla]} keeping " between [her]_119-lucilla own sense of the position , tragical and desperate as that was , and any state of matters which could be ameliorated by the fact of [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} coming to tea . It had been [Rose]_108-rose 's only hope , and now it seemed all at once to fail [her]_108-rose ; and yet , at the same time , that instinctive faith in [Lucilla]_119-lucilla which came naturally to [every one under [her]_119-lucilla influence]_{5979-every one under her influence} struggled against reason in [Rose]_108-rose 's heart . [Her]_108-rose red soft lips fell apart with the hurried breath of wonder and doubt ; [her]_108-rose eyes still expanded , and clearer than usual after [their]_5980-their tears , were fixed upon [Lucilla]_119-lucilla with an appealing , questioning look ; and it was just at this moment , when [Rose]_108-rose was a great deal too much absorbed in [her]_108-rose disappointment and surprise , and lingering hope , to take any notice of strange sounds or sights , or of [anybody]_313-anybody coming , that [Thomas]_117-tom all at once opened the door and showed [Mrs Centum]_{97-mrs centum} into [the room]_{395-the room} . Now it would have mattered very little for [Mrs Centum]_{97-mrs centum} — who , to be sure , knew [Lucilla]_119-lucilla perfectly well , and would never have dreamed for a moment of identifying [such a trifling little person]_{5983-such a trifling little person} as [Rose Lake]_108-rose in any way with [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} ; but then [Mrs Centum]_{97-mrs centum} happened at that precise moment to be bringing [the new arrival]_{2031-the new arrival} , [the important stranger , who had so much in [his]_{2031-the new arrival} power]_{5985-the important stranger , who had so much in his power} — [General Travers]_{199-general travers} [himself]_{199-general travers} — to be introduced to [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; and it was not the fault either of [Rose]_108-rose or [the General]_{2891-the general} if it was on [the young mistress of [the Female School of Design]_{2155-the female school of design}]_{5987-the young mistress of the female school of design} that [the warrior]_{5989-the warrior} 's first glance fell . Naturally the conversation had run upon [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} on the past evening , for [Mrs Centum]_{97-mrs centum} was full of the enthusiasm and excitement incident to that paté which [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had so magnanimously enabled [her]_2970-her to produce . "_{[119-lucilla]} Is [she]_2970-her pretty ? " [General Travers]_{199-general travers} had demanded , as was to be expected . "_[2971-we] [We]_2971-we — ll , " [Mrs Centum]_{97-mrs centum} had replied , and made a long pause—"would_[2971-we] [you]_2972-you call [Lucilla]_119-lucilla pretty , [Charles]_100-charles ? " and [Charles]_100-charles had been equally dubious in [his]_100-charles response ; for , to be sure , it was a dereliction from [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's dignity to call [her]_2970-her pretty , which is a trifling sort of qualification . But when [the General]_{2891-the general} entered [the drawing - room]_{4397-the drawing - room} , which might be called [the centre of [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{5992-the centre of carlingford} , and saw before [him]_{2891-the general} that little dewy face , full of clouds and sunshine , uncertain , unquiet , open - eyed , with the red lips apart , and the eyes clear and expanded with recent tears — a face which gave a certain sentiment of freshness and fragrance to the atmosphere like the quiet after a storm — [he]_{2891-the general} did not understand what [[his]_{2891-the general} hosts]_{5501-his hosts} could mean . "_[2972-you] [I]_0-i call [her]_2970-her very pretty , " [he]_0-i said , under [his]_0-i breath , to [[his]_0-i interested and delighted chaperone]_{5994-his interested and delighted chaperone} ; and [we]_5995-we are surely justified in appealing to [the readers of this history]_{1277-the readers of this history} , as [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , who was always reasonable , afterwards did to [herself]_119-lucilla , whether it could be justly said under all the circumstances , that either [Rose]_108-rose or [the General]_{2891-the general} were to blame ? [The little artist]_{2159-the little artist} got up hurriedly when [she]_{2159-the little artist} awoke to the fact that [other visitors]_{5999-other visitors} had come into [the room]_{395-the room} , but [she]_{2159-the little artist} was not at all interested in [General Travers]_{199-general travers} , whom [Rose]_108-rose , with the unconscious insolence of youth , classified in [her]_108-rose own mind as [an elderly gentleman]_{6001-an elderly gentleman} . Not that [he]_{199-general travers} was at all [an elderly gentleman]_{6001-an elderly gentleman} ; but then [a man of forty]_{6003-a man of forty} , especially when [he]_{199-general travers} is [a fine man]_{6004-a fine man} and adequately developed for [his]_{199-general travers} years , has at the first glance no great attraction for [an impertinent of seventeen]_{6005-an impertinent of seventeen} . [Rose]_108-rose did not go away without receiving another kiss from [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , and a parting reminder . "_[2970-her] To - morrow at eight o'clock ; and mind [you]_2973-you leave it all to [me]_0-i , and do n't worry , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} ; and [Rose]_108-rose , half ashamed , put on [her]_108-rose hat and went away , without so much as remarking the admiration in [the stranger]_{803-the stranger} 's eyes , nor the look of disappointment with which [he]_{199-general travers} saw [her]_108-rose leave [the room]_{395-the room} . [Rose]_108-rose thought no more of [him]_{199-general travers} than if [he]_{199-general travers} had been a piece of furniture ; but as for [the General]_{2891-the general} , when [he]_{2891-the general} found [himself]_{2891-the general} obliged to turn to [Lucilla]_119-lucilla and make [himself]_{2891-the general} agreeable , the drawback of having thus had [his]_{2891-the general} admiration forestalled and drawn away from its legitimate object was such , that [he]_{2891-the general} did not find [her]_119-lucilla at all pretty ; which , after all , on a first interview at least , is all [They]_2974-we think about , as [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} said . "_[2973-you] [We]_2974-we must do all [we]_2974-we can to make [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} agreeable to [the General]_{2891-the general} , " said [Mrs Centum]_{97-mrs centum} . "_[2976-you] [You]_2976-you know how much depends upon it , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . If [we]_2974-we can but make [him]_{2891-the general} like [the place]_{770-the place} , only think what an advantage to society — and [we]_2974-we have such nice society in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} , " said [the injudicious woman , who did not know what to say]_{6009-the injudicious woman , who did not know what to say} . "_[2974-we] Nothing very particular , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . "_[2974-we] [I]_0-i hope [General Travers]_{199-general travers} will like [us]_2974-we ; but as for [the officers]_{2875-the officers} , [I]_0-i am not so sure . [They]_{2875-the officers} are all so light and airy , [you]_2976-you know : and to have nothing but [flirting men]_{2979-flirting men} is almost as bad as having [nobody that can flirt]_{2980-nobody that can flirt} ; which is [my]_0-i position , " [Lucilla]_119-lucilla added , with a sigh , "_[0-i] as long as [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} is away . " "_{[119-lucilla]} [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , " cried [Mrs Centum]_{97-mrs centum} , a little shocked , "_{[119-lucilla]} one would think to hear [you]_119-lucilla that [you]_119-lucilla were [the greatest coquette possible]_{2981-the greatest coquette possible} ; and on the contrary [she]_2982-she is quite an example to all [[our]_2974-we young ladies]_{2983-our young ladies} , [I]_0-i assure [you]_2976-you , [General]_2984-general ; and as for flirting — — " "_[2982-she] [Dear Mrs Centum]_{97-mrs centum} , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla sweetly , "_{[97-mrs centum]} [one]_4465-one has always to do [one]_4465-one 's duty to [society]_444-society . As far as [I]_0-i am concerned , it is quite different . And [I]_0-i do n't mean to say that [the officers]_{2875-the officers} would not be a great acquisition , " [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} continued , with [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} usual politeness ; "_[0-i] but then [too many young people]_{2989-too many young people} are [the ruin of society]_{2990-the ruin of society} . If [we]_2974-we were to run all to dancing and that sort of thing , after all the trouble one has taken — — " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . Perhaps it was not quite civil ; but then it must be admitted , that to see [a man]_{285-a man} look blankly in [your]_2991-your face as if [he]_{285-a man} were saying in [his]_{285-a man} mind , "_[2991-your] Then it is only [you]_2991-your , and not that pretty little thing , that is [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} ! " was about as exasperating a sensation as one is likely to meet with . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla understood perfectly well [General Travers]_{199-general travers} 's look , and for the moment , instead of making [herself]_119-lucilla agreeable , it was the contrary impulse that moved [her]_119-lucilla . [She]_119-lucilla looked at [him]_{199-general travers} , not blankly as [he]_{199-general travers} looked at [her]_119-lucilla , but in a calmly considerate way , as [she]_119-lucilla might have looked at [Mr Holden]_{124-mr holden} the upholsterer , had [he]_{199-general travers} proposed a new kind of tapisserie to [her]_119-lucilla judgment . "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} [One]_4465-one would be always delighted , of course , to have [General Travers]_{199-general travers} , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , "_{[199-general travers]} but [I]_0-i am afraid [the officers]_{2875-the officers} would not do . " As for [Mrs Centum]_{97-mrs centum} , [she]_{97-mrs centum} was quite incapable of managing such a terrible crisis . [She]_119-lucilla felt it , indeed , a little hard that it should be [[her]_119-lucilla man]_{6011-her man} who was defied in this alarming way , while [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} and [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} , [the two previous candidates]_{6013-the two previous candidates} , had both been received so sweetly . To be sure , it was [his]_{115-mr cavendish} own fault ; but that did not mend matters . [She]_119-lucilla looked from [one]_4465-one to the other with a scared look , and grew very red , and untied [her]_119-lucilla bonnet ; and then , as none of these evidences of agitation had any effect upon [the other parties involved]_{6015-the other parties involved} , plunged into the heat of the conflict without considering what [she]_119-lucilla was about to say . "_{[119-lucilla]} [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , [I]_0-i am surprised at [you]_119-lucilla , " said [Mrs Centum]_{97-mrs centum} , "_{[119-lucilla]} when [you]_119-lucilla know how [you]_119-lucilla have gone on about [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} — when [you]_119-lucilla know what a fuss [you]_119-lucilla have made , and how [you]_119-lucilla have told [everybody]_{300-everybody} — — " "_{[119-lucilla]} By [the bye]_{2995-the bye} , who is [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} ? " said [General Travers]_{199-general travers} , interposing , with that holy horror of a quarrel between [women]_492-women which is common to [the inferior half of creation]_{6017-the inferior half of creation} . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i wonder if [he]_{115-mr cavendish} is a fellow one used to meet everywhere . [One]_4465-one never could get any satisfaction who [he]_{115-mr cavendish} belonged to . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} never pretended to be [one of [the Devonshire Cavendishes]_{2998-the devonshire cavendishes}]_{2997-one of the devonshire cavendishes} , [you]_119-lucilla know . [I]_0-i do n't know if [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had [any family]_{2999-any family} at all , or [relations]_{4843-relations} , or that sort of thing . In most cases [a man]_{285-a man} gets on just as well without [them]_3002-them , in [my]_0-i opinion . [I]_0-i wonder if [this fellow [you]_119-lucilla are talking of]_{3003-this fellow you are talking of} is [he]_{3003-this fellow you are talking of} ? " "_{[3003-this fellow you are talking of]} Oh , no , " said [Mrs Centum]_{97-mrs centum} . "_{[3003-this fellow you are talking of]} [I]_0-i hope [you]_119-lucilla will meet [him]_{115-mr cavendish} before [you]_119-lucilla leave [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} has [a sister]_{4831-a sister} married [here]_4529-here ; but [we]_3006-we have always understood [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was [one of [the Cavendishes]_{160-the cavendishes}]_{642-one of the cavendishes} . [I]_0-i am sure [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} always gives [herself]_{99-mrs woodburn} out for [somebody]_312-somebody , " [she]_{97-mrs centum} continued , beginning to let the interesting suspicion enter [her]_{97-mrs centum} mind ; for , to be sure , [they]_6018-they were about of a standing , and [[the banker]_{1343-the banker} 's wife]_{1344-the banker 's wife} had sometimes felt a little sore at the idea that [[her]_{97-mrs centum} neighbour]_{5872-her neighbour} possessed distinctions of family which were denied to [herself]_{97-mrs centum} . "_{[99-mrs woodburn]} It is true , [none of [[her]_{99-mrs woodburn} relations]_{3010-her relations}]_{3009-none of her relations} ever come to see [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} , " said [Mrs Centum]_{97-mrs centum} , and [she]_{97-mrs centum} began to forget [the General]_{2891-the general} , and [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's reception of [him]_{2891-the general} , in this still more interesting subject . It was the first time that the authenticity of [the Cavendishes]_{160-the cavendishes} had been attacked in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} ; and , to be sure , what is the good of having fine connections if they can not be produced ? While [Mrs Centum]_{97-mrs centum} pondered a suggestion so interesting , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , on [her]_119-lucilla part , also took advantage of the occasion , and descended from the calm heights of dignity on which [she]_119-lucilla had placed [herself]_119-lucilla . And [the General]_{2891-the general} , who was [a well - bred man]_{6024-a well - bred man} , had got over for the moment the unlucky impression made upon [him]_{2891-the general} by the fresh face of little [Rose Lake]_108-rose . "_{[99-mrs woodburn]} [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} is very nice , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . "_{[115-mr cavendish]} [I]_0-i am very fond of all [[my]_0-i own relations]_{3011-my own relations} , but [I]_0-i do n't care about [other people]_{279-other people} 's . Of course [he]_{115-mr cavendish} is [one of [the Cavendishes]_{160-the cavendishes}]_{642-one of the cavendishes} . [I]_0-i do n't see how [he]_{115-mr cavendish} can help it , when that is [his]_{115-mr cavendish} name . [I]_0-i should think it was sure to be the same . [We]_3014-we should be so obliged to [you]_3015-you if [you]_3015-you would bring [him]_{115-mr cavendish} back to [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} . [I]_0-i do n't know , [I]_0-i am sure , why [he]_{115-mr cavendish} is so obstinate in staying away . " "_{[115-mr cavendish]} Perhaps [somebody]_312-somebody has been unkind to [him]_{115-mr cavendish} , " said [the General]_{2891-the general} , feeling it was expected of [him]_{2891-the general} . "_{[312-somebody]} [I]_0-i am sure [I]_0-i have not been unkind to [him]_{115-mr cavendish} , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . "_[0-i] [He]_{115-mr cavendish} is such a loss to [me]_0-i . If [you]_3015-you are going to do [us]_3014-we the pleasure of coming on [Thursday]_163-thursday — Oh , [I]_0-i am sure [we]_3014-we shall feel quite honoured , both [papa]_94-papa and [I]_0-i — [I]_0-i will show [you]_3015-you how badly off [I]_0-i am . It is not a party in the least , and [we]_3014-we do n't dance , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , "_{[2875-the officers]} that is why [I]_0-i am a little uncertain about [the officers]_{2875-the officers} . It is one of [my]_0-i principles that [too many young people]_{2989-too many young people} are the ruin of society ; but it is hard work , sometimes , when [one]_4465-one is not properly supported , " [Lucilla]_119-lucilla added , with a gentle sigh . "_[4465-one] If [I]_0-i can be of any use , " said [the amused soldier]_{6026-the amused soldier} . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i do n't pretend to be able to replace [Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , if it is [Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} ; but — — " "_[0-i] No , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , with resignation , "_[0-i] it is not easy to replace [him]_{115-mr cavendish} . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} has quite a talent , [you]_3015-you know ; but [I]_0-i am sure it is very kind of [you]_3015-you , and [we]_3014-we shall be delighted to have such an acquisition , " [Lucilla]_119-lucilla continued , after a pause , with a gracious smile ; and then [she]_119-lucilla led [[her]_119-lucilla guests]_{845-her guests} [downstairs]_{302-downstairs} to luncheon , which was every way satisfactory . As for [the General]_{2891-the general} , it can not be doubted that [he]_{2891-the general} had the worst of it in this little encounter , and felt [himself]_{2891-the general} by no means such [a great personage in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} as [[his]_{2891-the general} hospitable entertainers]_{6031-his hospitable entertainers}]_{6030-a great personage in carlingford as his hospitable entertainers} had persuaded [him]_{2891-the general} [he]_{2891-the general} should be . [Mrs Centum]_{97-mrs centum} declared afterwards that [she]_{97-mrs centum} could not form the least idea what [Lucilla]_119-lucilla meant by it , [she]_119-lucilla who was generally so civil to [everybody]_{300-everybody} . But it is not necessary to say that [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} knew perfectly well what [she]_119-lucilla was doing , and felt it imperatively necessary to bring down [General Travers]_{199-general travers} to [his]_{2891-the general} proper level . [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} could exist perfectly well without [him]_{2891-the general} and [[his]_{2891-the general} officers]_{6033-his officers} ; but [Lucilla]_119-lucilla did not mean that the society [she]_119-lucilla had taken so much pains to form should be condescended to by [a mere soldier]_{6034-a mere soldier} . And then , after all , [she]_119-lucilla was only human , and it was not to be expected [she]_119-lucilla could pass over the blank look with which [[her]_119-lucilla visitor]_{813-her visitor} turned to [herself]_119-lucilla , after having by evil fortune cast [his]_{813-her visitor} eyes upon [Rose Lake]_108-rose . At the same time , [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , always magnanimous , did not blame [Rose]_108-rose , who had no hand whatever in the matter ; and if [she]_108-rose avenged [herself]_108-rose in a ladylike and satisfactory manner , it is not to be supposed that it was simply a sense of offence which actuated [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . [She]_108-rose did it , on the contrary , on strictly philosophical principles , having perceived that [Mrs Centum]_{97-mrs centum} was spoiling [[her]_{97-mrs centum} General]_{6036-her general} , and that it was absolutely necessary that [he]_{6036-her general} should be disabused . When [they]_6037-they left , [Mrs Centum]_{97-mrs centum} was almost afraid to put the question that trembled on [her]_{97-mrs centum} lips . [She]_{97-mrs centum} uttered it at last , faltering , and with a very doubtful expression , for [she]_{97-mrs centum} could not conceal from [herself]_{97-mrs centum} the fact that [the General]_{2891-the general} had been snubbed . "_[0-i] How do [you]_3020-you like [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ? " [she]_{97-mrs centum} said , in the most humble way ; and then [she]_{97-mrs centum} turned away [her]_{97-mrs centum} face . [She]_{97-mrs centum} could bear it , whatever it might be . [She]_{97-mrs centum} said to [herself]_{97-mrs centum} that so long as [the children]_{4442-the children} were well , and the holidays about over , [she]_{97-mrs centum} could bear anything ; and what did it matter to [her]_{97-mrs centum} about [the officers?—but]_{6040-the officers?—but} at the same time [she]_{97-mrs centum} preferred to avert [her]_{97-mrs centum} face when [she]_{97-mrs centum} received the blow . "_[3020-you] [I]_0-i am sure [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} is a person for whom [I]_0-i shall always entertain the highest respect , " said [the General]_{2891-the general} , and [he]_{2891-the general} gave a little laugh . "_[0-i] Was [that pretty little creature]_{3021-that pretty little creature} [a sister of hers?—or]_{3022-a sister of hers?—or} [a friend?—or]_{3023-a friend?—or} what ? [I]_0-i do n't know when [I]_0-i have seen anything so pretty , " said [the unsuspecting man]_{6042-the unsuspecting man} ; and then [Mrs Centum]_{97-mrs centum} turned round upon [him]_{6042-the unsuspecting man} with a kind of horror . "_[0-i] That [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's sister!—why , [she]_{3021-that pretty little creature} has [no sister]_{3024-no sister} ; [I]_0-i told [you]_0-i so ; [she]_{3021-that pretty little creature} is [an only child]_{291-an only child} , and will have everything . [She]_{3021-that pretty little creature} will be quite [an heiress]_{3026-an heiress} , " cried [Mrs Centum]_{97-mrs centum} , "_{[3026-an heiress]} if [the old Doctor]_{971-the old doctor} were to die ; though , [I]_0-i am sure , [poor dear man]_{3028-poor dear man} , [I]_0-i hope [he]_{971-the old doctor} will not die . There is [no other medical man in [the town]_{551-the town} that [one]_4465-one can have the least confidence in]_{3029-no other medical man in the town that one can have the least confidence in} , except [Dr Rider]_{200-dr rider} ; and then [he]_{200-dr rider} is so young , and ca n't have much experience with [children]_815-children . [[Her]_{3021-that pretty little creature} sister]_{1483-her sister} , indeed ! It was [little Rose Lake]_108-rose , [[the drawing - master]_{347-the drawing - master} 's daughter]_{808-the drawing - master 's daughter} , " said [Mrs Centum]_{97-mrs centum} , with cruel distinctness . [The General]_{2891-the general} only said , "_[108-rose] Oh ! " but it was in a crestfallen tone ; for to be snubbed by [one lady]_{6044-one lady} , and struck with sudden enthusiasm for another , who , after all , was not [a lady to speak of]_{6045-a lady to speak of} , but only [[a drawing - master]_{2123-a drawing - master} 's daughter]_{2124-a drawing - master 's daughter} , was rather hard upon [the poor man]_{2570-the poor man} . Thus it was [the soldier]_{6049-the soldier} , who in ordinary circumstances ought to have been the most successful , who began in the most cruel and uncomfortable way [his]_{6049-the soldier} campaign in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} . [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , except for [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} habitual walk , did not go out much that day . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was too much occupied with what [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had in hand . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} could not conceive — for [Lucilla]_119-lucilla naturally took a reasonable view of affairs in general , and did not account for the action of any such unknown quantity as love , for example — why [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} should conceal [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} so carefully from society in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} , and yet run all the risk of meeting [Barbara Lake]_120-barbara in the evenings . It seemed to [Lucilla]_119-lucilla inconceivable , and yet it was impossible not to believe it . [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , though [she]_119-lucilla had seen [him]_{115-mr cavendish} on the very verge of a proposal , did not present [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} to [her]_119-lucilla mind in the aspect of [a man who would consider [the world]_{331-the world} well lost for any such transitory passion]_{6050-a man who would consider the world well lost for any such transitory passion} ; neither , as was natural , did [Barbara Lake]_120-barbara appear to [Lucilla]_119-lucilla the least like [a person calculated to call forth that sentiment]_{6052-a person calculated to call forth that sentiment} ; but nevertheless it must be true , and the only way to account for it was by thinking , after all , what fools [They]_6053-they were , and what [poor judges]_{6054-poor judges} , and how little to be depended on , when [women]_492-women were concerned . [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was determined to lose no more time , but to speak to [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , if it was [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , and [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} could get the chance , quite plainly of the situation of affairs — to let [him]_{115-mr cavendish} know how much [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} knew , and to spur [him]_{115-mr cavendish} up to come forward like [a man]_{285-a man} and brave anything [the Archdeacon]_{199-general travers} could do . Had it been any small personal aim that moved [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , no doubt [she]_119-lucilla would have shrunk from such a decided step ; but it was , on the contrary , the broadest philanthropical combination of Christian principles , help to [the weak]_{6057-the weak} and succour to [the oppressed]_{6058-the oppressed} , and a little , just a very little , of the equally Evangelical idea of humbling [the proud and bringing down the mighty]_{6059-the proud and bringing down the mighty} . [She]_119-lucilla was so much occupied with [her]_119-lucilla plans that it was with a little difficulty [she]_119-lucilla roused [herself]_119-lucilla to keep up the conversation with [[her]_119-lucilla father]_{292-her father} at dinner , and be as amusing and agreeable as ordinary ; which indeed was more than ordinarily [her]_119-lucilla duty , since [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} came in , in a fractious and disturbed state of mind , discontented with things in general . The truth was , [he]_{90-dr marjoribanks} had got a letter from [Tom Marjoribanks]_117-tom from [India]_34-india , where [that unlucky man]_{6061-that unlucky man} had gone . It was all very well and natural to go to [India]_34-india , and [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had felt , indeed , rather satisfied with [herself]_119-lucilla for having helped forward that desirable conclusion , especially after [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} had taken pains to explain to [her]_119-lucilla , not knowing that [she]_119-lucilla had any share in it , that it was the very best thing for [Tom]_117-tom to do . For it has been already said that [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} , though [he]_{90-dr marjoribanks} liked [Tom]_117-tom , and thought it very odd that [Providence]_{107-providence} should have given [the girl]_{6063-the girl} to [him]_{90-dr marjoribanks} , and [the boy]_{908-the boy} to [[his]_{90-dr marjoribanks} incapable sister - in - law]_{6065-his incapable sister - in - law} , who did not in the least know how to manage [him]_{90-dr marjoribanks} , had no desire to have [[his]_{90-dr marjoribanks} nephew]_{923-his nephew} for [a son - in - law]_{6067-a son - in - law} . Going to [India]_34-india was very right and proper , and the best thing to do ; for [a man]_{285-a man} might get on [there]_4723-there , even at the bar , who would have no chance here ; but after [he]_{285-a man} had made one step in the right direction , it was only to be expected that all sorts of misfortunes should happen to [Tom]_117-tom . [He]_117-tom was wrecked , which might have been looked for , and [he]_117-tom lost [his]_117-tom boxes , with the greater part of [his]_117-tom outfit , either at that unhappy moment , or in [the Desert]_{4638-the desert} , or at an after part of [his]_117-tom unlucky career ; and the object of the letter which [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} had just received was to get money to make up for [his]_117-tom losses . [Tom]_117-tom , who was [a very good son]_{6071-a very good son} , did not want to vex [[his]_117-tom mother]_{4476-his mother} , and accordingly it was [[his]_117-tom uncle]_{6073-his uncle} whom [he]_117-tom applied to , to sell out a portion of the money [he]_117-tom had in the Funds . "_[3036-she] [She]_3036-she would think [I]_0-i was ruined , or that it was [my]_0-i fault , or at least that [I]_0-i meant to spend all [my]_0-i money , " wrote [Tom]_117-tom , "_[3036-she] and [you]_3037-you understand , [uncle]_3038-uncle , that it is not [my]_0-i fault . " "_[3037-you] Confound [him]_3038-uncle ! it is never [his]_3038-uncle fault , " said [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} , as if that could possibly be brought against [the unfortunate young man]_{1211-the unfortunate young man} as a crime . "_[3037-you] No , [papa]_295-papa , it is [his]_3038-uncle luck , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; "_[3038-uncle] poor Tom!—but [I]_0-i should not like to take a passage in [the same boat]_{3040-the same boat} with [him]_3038-uncle if [I]_0-i was [the other people]_{3041-the other people} . Though [I]_0-i am sure [he]_3038-uncle is not a bit to blame . " "_[3038-uncle] [I]_0-i hope [he]_3038-uncle does not mean to go on like this , " said [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} . "_[3038-uncle] [He]_3038-uncle will soon make ducks and drakes of [his]_3038-uncle five thousand pounds . [A young fellow like that]_{3042-a young fellow like that} ought to mind what [he]_3038-uncle 's doing . It is a great deal easier to throw money away than to lay it by . " "_[94-papa] [Papa]_94-papa , it is [his]_3038-uncle luck , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} ; "_[94-papa] it is all put into a system in political economy , [you]_94-papa know . For [my]_0-i part , [I]_0-i am always the other way . It is very funny before [you]_94-papa get used to it ; but [you]_94-papa know there has to be a balance in everything , and that is how it must be . " "_[0-i] [I]_0-i do n't think it at all funny , " said [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} , "_[0-i] unless [your]_94-papa good luck and [his]_3038-uncle bad were to be joined together ; which is not an expedient [I]_0-i fancy . " When [he]_94-papa said this [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} gave a sharp glance at [[his]_{326-the doctor} daughter]_{286-his daughter} , to see if by chance that might perhaps be what [she]_{286-his daughter} was thinking of ; but naturally [the maiden]_{6078-the maiden} candour and unsuspecting innocence of [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was proof to such glances . [She]_{286-his daughter} took no notice at all of the implied suspicion . But though it was very absurd for [anybody]_313-anybody to think that [she]_{286-his daughter} would have married [him]_3038-uncle , it was not in [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's nature to be disloyal to [Tom]_117-tom . "_[3038-uncle] [I]_0-i think [he]_3038-uncle is quite right about [[his]_3038-uncle mother]_{4476-his mother} , [papa]_295-papa , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; "_{[4476-his mother]} [she]_{4476-his mother} would never understand it , [you]_295-papa know ; [she]_{4476-his mother} would think [the world]_{331-the world} was coming to an end . [I]_0-i would not for anything take a passage in [the same boat]_{3040-the same boat} with [him]_3038-uncle , but [he]_3038-uncle is nice in [his]_3038-uncle way , [poor fellow]_{1049-poor fellow} ! [I]_0-i wonder what [he]_3038-uncle has ever done to have such dreadful luck — but [I]_0-i hope [you]_295-papa are going to do what [he]_3038-uncle asks [you]_295-papa : " and with this calm expression of [her]_119-lucilla interest [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} went [upstairs]_362-upstairs . When [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} became thus aware of [[his]_{326-the doctor} daughter]_{286-his daughter} 's sentiments , it seemed to [him]_{326-the doctor} that [he]_{326-the doctor} was more at liberty to be kind to [[his]_{326-the doctor} nephew]_{923-his nephew} . [He]_{326-the doctor} had never been able to divest [himself]_{326-the doctor} of a little lurking dread , an inherent idea which was so obstinate that it felt like a prophecy , that somehow or other , after costing [[her]_{286-his daughter} father]_{292-her father} so much , and making such a difference in [the house]_{339-the house} , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , who on the whole was [a dear production]_{6086-a dear production} , would fall to [Tom]_117-tom 's share , with all [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} 's other possessions ; and [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} saw no reason why [he]_{326-the doctor} should work and lay up money for [a boy whom [Providence]_{107-providence} , with a wonderful want of discrimination]_{6088-a boy whom providence , with a wonderful want of discrimination} , had bestowed , not upon [him]_{326-the doctor} , but upon [Mrs John Marjoribanks]_{89-mrs john} . However , when that question was settled and done with , [his]_{326-the doctor} heart began to relent to [Tom]_117-tom the unlucky , who , after all , when [the son - in - law hypothesis was fully dismissed]_{6089-the son - in - law hypothesis was fully dismissed} , was [[his]_{326-the doctor} natural born nephew]_{6090-his natural born nephew} , and , as [Lucilla]_119-lucilla said , very nice in [his]_{326-the doctor} way , [poor fellow]_{1049-poor fellow} ! [The Doctor]_{326-the doctor} began to write [him]_{326-the doctor} a letter , and softened more and more with every line [he]_{326-the doctor} wrote ; but as for [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , [she]_119-lucilla had something more immediately important to occupy [her]_119-lucilla [upstairs]_362-upstairs . The fact was that [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had found [a shadowy figure in black]_{6094-a shadowy figure in black} in the corner of one of the sofas when [she]_119-lucilla came into [the drawing - room]_{4397-the drawing - room} — a - figure with a veil down , and a large shawl , and a tremulous air . It was very seldom that [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} took courage to visit [[her]_{133-mrs mortimer} young patroness]_{6096-her young patroness} ; and to go out at night , except sometimes to [Salem Chapel]_{22-salem chapel} when there was a meeting , and when [the timid woman]_{6097-the timid woman} represented to [herself]_{6097-the timid woman} that it was [her]_{6097-the timid woman} duty , was a thing unknown to [her]_{6097-the timid woman} . But yet , nevertheless , it was [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} who sat waiting for [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . [They]_6098-they had not met since that momentous interview in which [the widow]_{1180-the widow} revealed [her]_{1180-the widow} history to [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's sympathetic ears , and [the poor woman]_{948-the poor woman} had been able to bear no longer the solitude of [[her]_{948-the poor woman} cottage]_{6101-her cottage} , and [[her]_{948-the poor woman} garden]_{5569-her garden} - walls , and [[her]_{948-the poor woman} little pupils]_{5562-her little pupils} , and [Mary Jane]_{184-mary jane} . To know that something was going on outside that concerned [her]_{948-the poor woman} — to hear the waves , as it were , beating round the walls of [[her]_{948-the poor woman} prison]_{6104-her prison} , and never to have even so much as a peep at [them]_6105-them , what [they]_6105-them were about , if the tide was beginning to turn , or the wind to change , or the lifeboat to appear — was more than [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} , even with all [her]_{133-mrs mortimer} training to patience , could put up with ; and accordingly [she]_{133-mrs mortimer} had made a frantic rush out , under cover of night , to see if there was anything to see , and hear if there was anything to hear . "_[3038-uncle] [You]_3048-you do n't know how dreadful it is to keep staring at the walls all day and never see any change , " said [the widow]_{1180-the widow} . "_[3048-you] It is very stupid and silly , but [you]_3048-you know [I]_0-i can not help it . [I]_0-i get to fancy always that something wonderful must be going on on the other side . " "_[0-i] That is because [you]_3048-you do n't go out enough , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . "_[3048-you] [You]_3048-you know how often [I]_0-i have said [you]_3048-you should go out once every day ; and then [you]_3048-you would see that everything outside was very much the same as everything within . " "_[3048-you] Oh , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ! do n't say so , " said [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} ; "_[3048-you] and besides , [he]_3049-he has been again , and [I]_0-i could see [you]_3048-you had been saying something to [him]_3049-he . [He]_3049-he spoke as if [I]_0-i understood it all when [I]_0-i did not understand a word of it ; and [he]_3049-he spoke of [him]_3049-he , [you]_3048-you know , and was quite solemn , and warned [me]_0-i to think well of it , and not do anything rash — as if [I]_0-i had anything to think about , or was going to do anything ! Tell [me]_0-i what [you]_3048-you said to [him]_3049-he , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; for [I]_0-i am sure , by the way [he]_3049-he spoke , [he]_3049-he must have taken [him]_3049-he for [himself]_3049-he , and perhaps [you]_3048-you for [me]_0-i . " "_[3049-he] Who did [he]_3049-he take for [himself]_3049-he , [I]_0-i wonder ? " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . "_[3049-he] As for [you]_3048-you and [me]_0-i , dear [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} , [we]_3050-we are so different that [he]_3049-he could never take [us]_3050-we for [each other]_{679-each other} , whatever the circumstances might be . " "_{[119-lucilla]} Ah , yes , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ! [we]_3050-we are different , " said [the poor widow]_{5740-the poor widow} . "_{[119-lucilla]} [You]_119-lucilla have all [[your]_119-lucilla own people]_{3052-your own people} to take care of [you]_119-lucilla , and [you]_119-lucilla are not afraid of [anybody]_313-anybody ; but as for [me]_0-i , [I]_0-i have not a creature in [the world]_{331-the world} who cares what becomes of [me]_0-i . " As [she]_{5740-the poor widow} made this forlorn statement it was only natural that [the poor woman]_{948-the poor woman} should cry a little . This was no doubt the result of the four garden - walls that closed in so tightly , and [the aggravating little pupils]_{6109-the aggravating little pupils} ; but [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} felt it was not a state of feeling that could be allowed to go on . "_{[119-lucilla]} [You]_119-lucilla ought not to speak like that ; [I]_0-i am sure there are a great many people who are interested in [you]_119-lucilla ; and [you]_119-lucilla have always [Me]_0-i , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , with a certain reproachful tenderness . As for [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} , [she]_{5740-the poor widow} raised [her]_{5740-the poor widow} head and dried [her]_{5740-the poor widow} eyes when [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} began to speak , and looked at [her]_{5740-the poor widow} in a somewhat eager , inquiring way ; but when [Lucilla]_119-lucilla uttered those last reassuring words , it is undeniable that [the widow]_{1180-the widow} 's countenance fell a little . [She]_119-lucilla faltered and grew pale again , and only cried the more — perhaps with gratitude , perhaps with disappointment . And when [she]_{1180-the widow} said , "_{[119-lucilla]} [I]_0-i am sure [you]_119-lucilla are very kind , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , " which was all [the poor soul]_{6111-the poor soul} could utter , it was in a very tremulous undecided voice . The fact that [she]_119-lucilla had always the sympathy and co - operation of [such a friend as [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks}]_{6112-such a friend as miss marjoribanks} , did not seem to have the exhilarating effect upon [her]_119-lucilla that it ought to have had . It did not apparently do any more for [her]_119-lucilla than the similar reassurance that [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was coming to tea did for [Rose Lake]_108-rose . But then , like [every other benefactor of the human race]_{6113-every other benefactor of the human race} , [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was aware that the human mind has its moments of unbelief . It was a discouraging experience to meet with ; but [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} never permitted it seriously to interrupt [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} exertions for the good of [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} kind . "_{[119-lucilla]} [You]_119-lucilla should not have so poor an opinion of [[your]_119-lucilla friends]_{4408-your friends} , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , who after all was giving only a stone when [her]_119-lucilla suppliant asked for bread . "_{[119-lucilla]} [You]_119-lucilla know how much interested [we]_3056-we all are in [you]_119-lucilla ; and for [me]_0-i , anything [I]_0-i can do — — " "_{[119-lucilla]} Oh , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , [you]_119-lucilla are very kind ; [nobody]_4434-nobody could be kinder , " cried [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} , with compunction . "_{[119-lucilla]} It is very nice to have [friends]_4912-friends . [I]_0-i do not know what [I]_0-i should do without [you]_119-lucilla , [I]_0-i am sure ; but then [one]_4465-one can not live upon [[one]_4465-one 's friends]_{4910-one 's friends} ; and then [one]_4465-one knows , when [they]_{4910-one 's friends} go away , " said [the widow]_{1180-the widow} , with more feeling than distinctness of expression , "_[4465-one] that [they]_{4910-one 's friends} all go away to something of [their]_{4910-one 's friends} own , and pity [you]_119-lucilla or forget [you]_119-lucilla ; but [you]_119-lucilla always stay there , and have nothing of [your]_119-lucilla own to go away to . [I]_0-i am not grumbling , but it is hard , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; and then [you]_119-lucilla are young , and happy , and at [home]_287-home , and [I]_0-i do n't think it is possible [you]_119-lucilla can understand . " "_[0-i] [[My]_0-i dear]_{4403-my dear} , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , "_[0-i] it is quite easy to understand , and [I]_0-i know exactly what [you]_119-lucilla mean . [You]_119-lucilla want [me]_0-i to tell [you]_119-lucilla all about [Mr Beverley]_{170-mr beverley} , and what [I]_0-i said to [him]_{170-mr beverley} , and what [he]_{170-mr beverley} has in [his]_{170-mr beverley} mind . If [he]_{170-mr beverley} is the something of [your]_119-lucilla own [you]_119-lucilla would like to go away to , [I]_0-i think it is a pity . [I]_0-i am sure [he]_{170-mr beverley} has a temper , and [I]_0-i would not marry [him]_{170-mr beverley} for [my]_0-i part . But if [you]_119-lucilla mean [me]_0-i , [I]_0-i have nothing to go away to , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , with a little scorn . "_{[119-lucilla]} [I]_0-i should be ashamed not to be enough for [myself]_0-i . When [I]_0-i leave [you]_119-lucilla it is not to enjoy [myself]_0-i , but to think about [you]_119-lucilla and to plan for [you]_119-lucilla ; and all that [you]_119-lucilla want to know is about [him]_{170-mr beverley} ! " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , piercing through and through the thin armour of [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} incapable assailant]_{6115-her incapable assailant} . Naturally [all the widow]_{6116-all the widow} 's defences fell before this ruthless response . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} cried with a mingled sensation of shame at being found out , and penitence for being so ungrateful , and a certain desolate distress with [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} own incapacity and want of power to defend [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . It was an acute variety of feminine anguish on the whole . The idea that [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , [a mature woman]_{6117-a mature woman} , [a married woman]_{6118-a married woman} and [widow , who ought to have been done with all these vanities]_{6119-widow , who ought to have been done with all these vanities} , should have been found out by [a young girl]_{1969-a young girl} to be thinking about [a gentleman]_{5077-a gentleman} , struck [poor Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} with a sharp sense of shame as if [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} wistful preoccupation had been a crime . Indeed the chances are , if it had been a crime , [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} would not have been nearly so much ashamed of it . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} hid [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} face in [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} hands and blushed down to the very edge of [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} black dress and up into the glooms of [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} widow]_{6122-her widow} 's veil ; and all the self - defence [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was capable of was a faint "_{[119-lucilla]} Oh , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ! " a mere appeal of weakness without reason — a virtual throwing of [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} in acknowledged guilt at [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} judge]_{6123-her judge} 's feet . "_{[119-lucilla]} [Thomas]_117-tom is coming with the tea , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . "_[117-tom] Come into [[my]_0-i room]_{3065-my room} and take off [your]_119-lucilla bonnet . What is the good of worrying [yourself]_119-lucilla when [you]_119-lucilla know [I]_0-i have taken it into [my]_0-i own hands ? Spoiling [your]_119-lucilla eyes with crying , and making [everybody]_{300-everybody} uncomfortable never does the least good ; and , besides , [one]_4465-one never knows what harm [one]_4465-one might do [one]_4465-one 's self , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla seriously . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i do n't think [you]_119-lucilla gone off at all , for [my]_0-i part ; but if [you]_119-lucilla do n't take proper care —— [I]_0-i shall give [you]_119-lucilla some rose - water , and [you]_119-lucilla will be all right after [you]_119-lucilla have had a cup of tea . " "_[0-i] Oh , no ; it will be best to go [home]_287-home . [I]_0-i am such [a poor creature]_{5696-a poor creature} now . [I]_0-i am not good for anything . Let [me]_0-i go [home]_287-home , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , " said poor [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} . But [Lucilla]_119-lucilla would not let [her]_{133-mrs mortimer} go [home]_287-home ; and by the time tea was ready , and [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} had come [upstairs]_362-upstairs , [she]_119-lucilla had so managed to soothe [[her]_119-lucilla visitor]_{813-her visitor} 's nerves , and console [her]_119-lucilla spirits , that [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} [himself]_{326-the doctor} grew complimentary . [He]_{326-the doctor} was so civil , in fact , that [Lucilla]_119-lucilla felt slightly startled , and on the whole thought it was as well that [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} was at hand , and affairs in a promising way ; for it was doubtful whether even [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's magnanimity could have got over any ridiculous exhibition of interest on the part of [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} father]_{292-her father} , who certainly was old enough to know better . Even to see [him]_{326-the doctor} taking [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} 's tea to [her]_{133-mrs mortimer} , and congratulating [her]_{133-mrs mortimer} upon [her]_{133-mrs mortimer} improved looks , and felicitating [himself]_{326-the doctor} and [the world in general]_{6130-the world in general} on the fact that [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} agreed with [her]_{133-mrs mortimer} , was aggravating to [[his]_{326-the doctor} daughter]_{286-his daughter} — more aggravating , though it is strange to say so , than even the blank looks of [General Travers]_{199-general travers} in the morning , or [his]_{326-the doctor} transference of the homage intended for [herself]_{133-mrs mortimer} to [little Rose Lake]_108-rose ; that was no more than a blunder , and [Lucilla]_119-lucilla felt a consolatory conviction that , so far as incivility went , [the General]_{2891-the general} had received a very satisfactory set - off . But to see [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} exerting [himself]_{90-dr marjoribanks} in such an unheard - of way made [her]_119-lucilla open [her]_119-lucilla eyes . If [he]_{90-dr marjoribanks} were still accessible to [such influences]_{6133-such influences} , [nobody]_4434-nobody could answer for anything that might happen ; and [the widow]_{1180-the widow} was so grateful for [his]_{90-dr marjoribanks} kindness , that at one moment it was all that [Lucilla]_119-lucilla could do to keep [her]_119-lucilla lips shut fast , and restrain [herself]_119-lucilla from a tempting allusion which would have made an end of [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} . It was the first time that [[Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's protégée]_{5561-lucilla 's protégée} had ventured to come thus familiarly and uninvited to [[[her]_119-lucilla friend]_{503-her friend} 's house]_{6138-her friend 's house} ; and [the Doctor , who knew no special reason for the visit]_{6139-the doctor , who knew no special reason for the visit} , expressed [his]_{90-dr marjoribanks} satisfaction with a warmth which was quite uncalled - for , and hoped that [Lucilla]_119-lucilla might often "_{[119-lucilla]} have the advantage of [her]_3073-her company ; " and actually betrayed symptoms of a disposition to "_{[119-lucilla]} see [her]_3073-her [home]_287-home , " if [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had not already made provision for that emergency . When [the visitor]_{2543-the visitor} had finally departed , under the charge of [Thomas]_117-tom and [Mary Jane]_{184-mary jane} , [the father]_{1652-the father} and [daughter]_{6142-daughter} regarded [each other]_{679-each other} , for the first time , with dubious glances — for , as far as [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was concerned , it was a revelation to [her]_119-lucilla of a new and altogether unsuspected danger ; and [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} , for [his]_{326-the doctor} part , was very conciliatory , and showed a certain consciousness of having committed [himself]_{326-the doctor} , which made matters twenty times worse . "_{[119-lucilla]} Really , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , [[your]_119-lucilla friend]_{4822-your friend} is a credit to [you]_119-lucilla , " said [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} . "_{[119-lucilla]} It was a stroke of talent to pick [her]_{4822-your friend} up , as [you]_119-lucilla did , and make [a woman]_{4411-a woman} of [her]_{4822-your friend} — and [a pretty woman]_{2863-a pretty woman} too , " [he]_{326-the doctor} added incautiously ; as if [he]_{326-the doctor} , at [his]_{326-the doctor} age , had anything to do with that . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i am so glad [you]_3078-you think so , [papa]_295-papa , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , in [her]_119-lucilla dutiful way . "_[295-papa] [I]_0-i do n't think [myself]_0-i that [she]_{4822-your friend} has gone off at all to speak of . In some lights [she]_{4822-your friend} might pass for being no older than [I]_0-i am — if [she]_{4822-your friend} was very well dressed , [you]_3078-you know ; and it really does not matter what age [a woman]_{4411-a woman} is if [she]_{4411-a woman} keeps [her]_{4411-a woman} looks . [I]_0-i should be very glad to see [her]_{4822-your friend} nicely married , for [my]_0-i part ; [she]_{4822-your friend} is one of [the people who ought to be married]_{3081-the people who ought to be married} , " [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} continued , with an inflection of compassionate tolerance in [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} voice . As for [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} , [he]_{326-the doctor} mistook [her]_{4822-your friend} as usual , and took [her]_{4822-your friend} tone of pity and kindly patronising disdain for another instance of [[his]_{326-the doctor} daughter]_{286-his daughter} 's policy and high art ; whereas the truth was [she]_{4822-your friend} was quite in earnest , and meant every word [she]_{4822-your friend} said . And then [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} 's sense of humour was keener than that of [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . After this the conversation flagged slightly , for [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had undeniably received a shock . In the midst of [her]_{4822-your friend} benevolent preoccupation and care for [other people]_{279-other people} , it had suddenly dawned upon [her]_{4822-your friend} that [[her]_{4822-your friend} own stronghold]_{6148-her own stronghold} might be attacked , and the tables turned upon [her]_{4822-your friend} in the twinkling of an eye . There are days of discouragement in the most triumphant career and this was one of those uncomfortable moments . [Her]_{4822-your friend} faith in [herself]_{4822-your friend} did not fail [her]_{4822-your friend} for an instant ; but the faith of [[her]_{4822-your friend} natural born subjects]_{6149-her natural born subjects} — [the creatures of [her]_{4822-your friend} bounty]_{6150-the creatures of her bounty} — had visibly failed [her]_{4822-your friend} . Neither [Rose Lake]_108-rose nor [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} had shown that confidence in [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's genius which experience and loyalty both called upon [them]_6151-them to show . When [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} had gone [downstairs]_{302-downstairs} to resume the case which [he]_{90-dr marjoribanks} was writing out for the Lancet , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla passed through one of those moments of sublime despondency which now and then try the spirits of [the benefactors of [their]_6151-them race]_{6153-the benefactors of their race} . A few tears came to [her]_119-lucilla eyes as [she]_119-lucilla reflected upon this great problem . Without such trials genius would not fully know itself nor be justly aware of [its]_6154-its own strength . For no temptation to give up [her]_119-lucilla disinterested exertions had any effect upon the mind of [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} ; and even [her]_119-lucilla sense of pain at the unbelief of [[her]_119-lucilla followers]_{6155-her followers} was mingled with that pity for [their]_{6155-her followers} weakness which involves pardon . Even when [they]_{6155-her followers} wounded [her]_119-lucilla [she]_119-lucilla was sorry for [them]_{6155-her followers} . It was nature that was in fault , and not [the fallible human creatures who had it not in [them]_{6156-the fallible human creatures who had it not in them to believe in the simple force of genius} [to believe in the simple force of genius]_{6157-to believe in the simple force of genius}]_{6156-the fallible human creatures who had it not in them to believe in the simple force of genius} . When [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had shed these few tears over [[her]_119-lucilla subjects]_{663-her subjects} ' weakness and want of faith , [she]_119-lucilla rose up again in new strength from the momentary downfall . It was , as [we]_6159-we have said , a sublime moment . The idea of giving [them]_{663-her subjects} up , and leaving [their]_{663-her subjects} affairs to [their]_{663-her subjects} own guidance , never for an instant penetrated into [her]_119-lucilla heroic mind ; but [she]_119-lucilla was human , and naturally [she]_119-lucilla felt the prick of ingratitude . When the crisis was over [she]_119-lucilla rose up calmly and lighted [her]_119-lucilla candle , and went to [[her]_119-lucilla room]_{4498-her room} with a smile upon [her]_119-lucilla magnanimous lips . As [she]_119-lucilla performed that simple action , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had lifted up [the feeble widow]_{6161-the feeble widow} , and taken [the family of Lakes]_{6162-the family of lakes} , and [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , and even [the burly Archdeacon [himself]_{6163-the burly archdeacon himself}]_{6163-the burly archdeacon himself} , upon [her]_119-lucilla shoulders . [They]_{663-her subjects} might be ungrateful , or even unaware of all [she]_119-lucilla was doing for [them]_{663-her subjects} ; but [they]_{663-her subjects} had the supreme claim of Need upon Strength ; and [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , notwithstanding the wound [they]_{663-her subjects} had given [her]_119-lucilla , was loyal to that appeal , and to [her]_119-lucilla own consciousness of superior Power . At the same time , it would not be just to omit all mention of a consolatory recollection which occurred to [Lucilla]_119-lucilla in this moment of [her]_119-lucilla weakness . At such a crisis the mind of genius may be supported by a matter very trifling in itself . Even at the instant when the moisture sprang to [her]_119-lucilla eyes , [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} said to [herself]_119-lucilla , "_[105-tom] [Poor Tom]_105-tom ! " and felt that the bitterness , to a certain extent , had evaporated out of [her]_119-lucilla tears . [He]_105-tom was a long way off , and [Lucilla]_119-lucilla would have thought it madness indeed to connect [herself]_119-lucilla in any way with the fortunes of [[her]_119-lucilla unlucky cousin]_{6164-her unlucky cousin} ; yet it gave [her]_119-lucilla a certain support to think that , amid all the want of faith [she]_119-lucilla was encountering , [Tom]_105-tom believed in [her]_119-lucilla , heart and soul . It was an insignificant matter , so far as any practical result was concerned , if , indeed , anything can be called insignificant which gives strength to a great mind in a moment of discouragement . [She]_119-lucilla said "_[105-tom] [Poor Tom]_105-tom ! " and felt as if for the moment [she]_119-lucilla had something to lean on , and was comforted . [We]_6165-we mention this fact rather as a contribution to the history of those phenomena of the human mind , which have as yet escaped [the metaphysician]_{6166-the metaphysician} , than as an actual circumstance in the life of [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . [She]_119-lucilla was [a woman of genius]_{1851-a woman of genius} , and [he]_105-tom only [a very simple , unlucky fellow]_{6168-a very simple , unlucky fellow} ; and yet a sensation of comfort came to [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's heart when [she]_119-lucilla said "_[105-tom] [Poor Tom]_105-tom ! " [Lucilla]_119-lucilla prepared [her]_119-lucilla toilette the next evening , to take tea with [the Lakes]_166-barbara , with greater care than [she]_119-lucilla would have spent upon [a party of much greater pretensions]_{6169-a party of much greater pretensions} . [She]_119-lucilla was , to be sure , dressed as usual in the white dress , high , which [she]_119-lucilla had brought into fashion in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} ; but then that simple evening toilette required many adjuncts which were not necessary on other occasions , seeing that this time [she]_119-lucilla was going to walk to [her]_119-lucilla destination , and had in [her]_119-lucilla mind the four distinct aims of pleasing [Rose]_108-rose , of [dazzling Barbara]_120-barbara , of imposing upon [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , and , finally , of being , as always , in harmony with [herself]_119-lucilla . [She]_119-lucilla was as punctual to the hour and minute of [her]_119-lucilla engagement as if [she]_119-lucilla had been [a queen]_{6170-a queen} ; and , indeed , it was with a demeanour as gracious that [she]_119-lucilla entered [the little house in [Grove Street]_{27-grove street} , where , naturally , there had been also sundry preparations made for [her]_119-lucilla visit]_{6171-the little house in grove street , where , naturally , there had been also sundry preparations made for her visit} . [Mr Lake]_{93-mr lake} [himself]_{93-mr lake} , who had postponed [his]_{93-mr lake} usual walk , and was taking [his]_{93-mr lake} tea an hour later than usual , received [[his]_{93-mr lake} young visitor]_{6172-his young visitor} with all the suavity natural to [him]_{93-mr lake} ; and as for [Barbara]_120-barbara , [she]_120-barbara did the honours with a certain suppressed exultation and air of triumph , which proved to [Lucilla]_119-lucilla that [her]_120-barbara plan was indeed an inspiration of genius . As for [Rose]_108-rose , it would be impossible to describe what were [her]_108-rose sensations . [Her]_108-rose faith still failed [her]_108-rose at that momentous hour . [She]_108-rose was sceptical of [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , and naturally of all [the world]_{331-the world} , and regarded [everybody]_{300-everybody} with jealous scrutiny and expectation and distrust , as was natural to [a young conspirator]_{6175-a young conspirator} . [She]_108-rose was profoundly excited and curious to know what [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} meant to do ; and at the same time [she]_108-rose did not believe in [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , and was almost disposed to betray and interfere with [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , if such treachery had been possible . It was [Rose Lucilla]_{201-rose lucilla} specially came to visit , and yet [Rose]_108-rose was [the only one who was cool to [her]_108-rose]_{6176-the only one who was cool to her} , and did not seem fully to appreciate [her]_108-rose condescension ; but then , happily , [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was magnanimous , and at the same time had a purpose to support [her]_108-rose , which was much more comprehensive and of larger application than anything that had entered into the mind of [Rose Lake]_108-rose . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i am proud to see [you]_3082-you in [[my]_0-i house]_{5037-my house} , [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , " said [Mr Lake]_{93-mr lake} . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i have always considered [[your]_3082-you excellent father one of [[my]_0-i best friends]_{3085-my best friends}]_{3084-your excellent father one of my best friends} . [I]_0-i am not able to give [[my]_0-i children]_{3086-my children} the same advantages , but [I]_0-i have always brought [them]_{3086-my children} up not to have any false pride . [We]_3087-we have no wealth ; but [we]_3087-we have some things which can not be purchased by wealth , " said [the drawing - master]_{347-the drawing - master} , with mild grandeur ; and [he]_{347-the drawing - master} looked round upon the walls of [[his]_{347-the drawing - master} parlour]_{6178-his parlour} , which were hung with [his]_{347-the drawing - master} own drawings , and where one of [Willie]_151-willie 's held the place of honour . In all [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} there was [no other house that enjoyed a similar distinction]_{6179-no other house that enjoyed a similar distinction} ; and , consequently , it was with a delicious sense of chivalrous deference yet equality that [the exceptional man of [Grove Street]_{27-grove street}]_{6180-the exceptional man of grove street} received [the young sovereign of [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane}]_{6181-the young sovereign of grange lane} . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i am so glad to come , [Mr Lake]_{93-mr lake} , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . "_{[93-mr lake]} It is so nice to be among [such old friends]_{3088-such old friends} ; and , besides that , [you]_{93-mr lake} know there never was any voice that suited [mine]_{93-mr lake} like [Barbara]_120-barbara 's ; and that dear old [Rose]_108-rose was always [my]_0-i pet at [Mount Pleasant]_{2-mount pleasant} . [I]_0-i should have come long ago if [anybody]_313-anybody had ever asked [me]_0-i , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . And as for [Mr Lake]_{93-mr lake} , [he]_{93-mr lake} was so overpowered by this implied reproach upon [his]_{93-mr lake} hospitality that [he]_{93-mr lake} scarcely knew how to reply . "_{[313-anybody]} [[My]_0-i dear]_{4403-my dear} [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , if [you]_{88-miss marjoribanks} have not been asked it has been from no want of — of goodwill , " said [Mr Lake]_{93-mr lake} anxiously . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i do not know what [the girls]_{4913-the girls} can have been thinking of . [You]_{88-miss marjoribanks} see [Rose]_108-rose 's genius takes another line ; and [Barbara]_120-barbara , naturally , has a great many things to think of ; but in the future , [I]_0-i hope — — " "_[0-i] Oh , yes ; [I]_0-i shall come without being asked , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . And when the tea came it was all [she]_119-lucilla could do to keep [herself]_119-lucilla quiet , and remember that [she]_119-lucilla was [a visitor]_{682-a visitor} , and not take it out of the incapable hands of [Barbara]_120-barbara , who never gave [[her]_120-barbara father]_{292-her father} the right amount of sugar in [his]_{292-her father} tea . To tell the truth , [Barbara]_120-barbara 's thoughts were occupied by a very different subject ; and even [Rose]_108-rose had but little attention to spare for [[her]_108-rose papa]_{298-her papa} 's comforts at that special moment . But [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's larger mind embraced everything . [She]_119-lucilla sat with [her]_119-lucilla very fingers itching to cut the bread - and - butter for [him]_{292-her father} , and give [him]_{292-her father} a cup of tea as [he]_{292-her father} liked it ; and asked [herself]_119-lucilla , with indignation , what was the use of [that great creature]_{6185-that great creature} , with [her]_{6185-that great creature} level eyebrows and [her]_{6185-that great creature} crimson bloom , who could not take the trouble to remember that three lumps was what [Mr Lake]_{93-mr lake} liked . [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had never taken tea with [him]_{292-her father} before ; but [his]_{292-her father} second cup , had [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} dispensed it , would have been exactly to [his]_{292-her father} taste — which was a thing [Barbara]_120-barbara had not learned to make it in all these years . No wonder that a certain sense of contemptuous indignation arose for one moment , even in [the calm and impartial bosom of genius]_{6186-the calm and impartial bosom of genius} . Perhaps [Rose]_108-rose would not have done much better ; but then [Rose]_108-rose was good for something else , which was always a set - off on the other side . Thus it will be seen that [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had a respect for use , even of a kind which in [her]_119-lucilla own person [she]_119-lucilla did not much appreciate , as became [a person of a truly enlightened mind]_{6187-a person of a truly enlightened mind} ; but a creature who was of no earthly good irritated [her]_119-lucilla well - regulated spirit ; for , to be sure , the possession of [a fine contralto]_{833-a fine contralto} ( which is , at the same time , not fine enough to be made use of professionally ) is not a matter of sufficient moment in [this world]_{277-this world} to excuse [a young woman]_{454-a young woman} for not knowing how to give [[her]_{454-a young woman} father]_{292-her father} a comfortable cup of tea . It was nearly nine o'clock before [Mr Lake]_{93-mr lake} went out for [his]_{292-her father} walk , and by that time it was almost dark , and the lamp outside was lighted , which was not far from the door . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had taken a seat near the window , with the view of witnessing everything ; and it can not be denied that [she]_119-lucilla felt a little excited when [Barbara]_120-barbara went out of [the room]_{395-the room} after [[her]_120-barbara father]_{292-her father} , leaving [Rose]_108-rose alone with [[her]_120-barbara guest]_{2089-her guest} . [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's heart gave a beat or two the more in the first minute , though before the next had passed it had fallen into its usual measure . There were no candles as yet in [the parlour]_{2523-the parlour} , and [Grove Street]_{27-grove street} — or at least the bit of it which lay before the window , lighted by the lamp outside , and relieved against a little square of bluish - green sky which intervened between [[Miss Hemmings]_{202-miss hemmings} 's house]_{6196-miss hemmings 's house} and that of [old Mr Wrangle]_{203-old mr wrangle} on the opposite side — was very clear to [the interested spectator]_{6197-the interested spectator} . There was [nobody visible]_{6198-nobody visible} but [an organ - man]_{6199-an organ - man} , who was grinding a popular melody very dolorously out of [his]_{6199-an organ - man} box , in what [Rose]_108-rose would have called the middle distance ; and beyond , [Miss Jane Hemmings]_{202-miss hemmings} looking out of the long staircase window , and [three little boys in different attitudes]_{6200-three little boys in different attitudes} below,—that is , if one did not count [a tall figure which , perhaps with the view of listening to the music of the organ]_{6201-a tall figure which , perhaps with the view of listening to the music of the organ} , was coming and going in a limited circuit round the light of the lamp . "_[0-i] How convenient it is to have the lamp so near , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . "_[0-i] Oh , do n't light any candles , please ; it is so nice to sit in the dark . Where is [Barbara]_120-barbara , [I]_0-i wonder ? Let [us]_3092-us have some music , and put down that dreadful organ . [I]_0-i hope [she]_120-barbara has not gone out . And where are [you]_3093-you , [[you]_3093-you sulky little [Rose]_108-rose]_{3094-you sulky little rose} ? " "_{[120-barbara]} [She]_120-barbara has gone [upstairs]_362-upstairs , " said [Rose]_108-rose , who began to feel all the enormity of [her]_108-rose conduct in thus betraying [[her]_108-rose sister]_{1483-her sister} . "_{[120-barbara]} [I]_0-i hate sitting in the dark . [I]_0-i hate being [a spy]_{3096-a spy} ; come in from the window , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , now [you]_119-lucilla are here — — " "_{[119-lucilla]} [[My]_0-i dear]_{4403-my dear} [Rose]_108-rose , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , "_[108-rose] [I]_0-i think [you]_108-rose forget a little . For [my]_0-i part [I]_0-i do not understand what being [a spy]_{3096-a spy} means . [Barbara]_120-barbara knows very well [I]_0-i am [here]_4529-here . [I]_0-i should scorn to take an advantage of [anybody]_313-anybody , for [my]_0-i part . If [she]_120-barbara does not bring [him]_3101-him past the very window , and under [my]_0-i eyes — Ah , yes , that is just what [I]_0-i thought , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , with gentle satisfaction . But by this time [poor little Rose]_108-rose had roused [herself]_108-rose into an innocent fury . "_[0-i] What is just as [you]_0-i thought ? " said [Rose]_108-rose , laying an impatient grasp on [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's arm . "_[0-i] Come in from the window , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , this moment — this moment ! Oh , [me]_0-i , to think it should be [my]_0-i doing ! Oh , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , do n't be so mean and shabby and wretched . [I]_0-i tell [you]_119-lucilla to come in — come in directly ! If [you]_119-lucilla do not shut the window , and come and sit here in the corner , [I]_0-i will never , never speak to [you]_119-lucilla again ! " [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , as was natural , took no notice of this childish fury . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was sitting just where [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had been sitting all the evening , within sight of the street lamp and [the organ - grinder]_{6203-the organ - grinder} , and [Miss Jane Hemmings]_{202-miss hemmings} at the staircase window;—just where [Barbara]_120-barbara had placed [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , and where [that young woman]_{6204-that young woman} calculated on finding [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , when [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} made a promenade of triumph up [the partially lighted street]_{6205-the partially lighted street} by the side of [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} clandestine suitor]_{6206-her clandestine suitor} . Perhaps [Barbara]_120-barbara had seen [Miss Jane]_{202-miss hemmings} as well , and knew that public opinion was thus watching over [her]_120-barbara ; but at all events [she]_120-barbara was not at all ashamed of [herself]_120-barbara , or indignant at being spied upon . On the contrary , it was a kind of apotheosis for [Barbara]_120-barbara , only second to the grand and crowning triumph which would be accomplished in [Carlingford Church]_{29-carlingford church} under the shadow of that veil of real Brussels , which grew more and more real every day . Thus neither [the actors in the drama]_{6207-the actors in the drama} , nor [the principal spectator]_{6208-the principal spectator} , were in the smallest degree disturbed by horror or shame or sense of guilt , excepting always [the fanciful little Rose , who suffered for [everybody]_{300-everybody} ; who could have wished that [the earth]_{1094-the earth} would open and swallow up [Barbara]_120-barbara and [[her]_120-barbara lover]_{2512-her lover} ; who could have slaughtered [Lucilla]_119-lucilla on the spot , and given [herself]_119-lucilla over to any kind of torture for [her]_119-lucilla treachery]_{6209-the fanciful little rose , who suffered for everybody ; who could have wished that the earth would open and swallow up barbara and her lover ; who could have slaughtered lucilla on the spot , and given herself over to any kind of torture for her treachery} . Naturally [nobody]_4434-nobody paid any sort of attention to [Rose]_108-rose . [Barbara]_120-barbara , for [her]_120-barbara part , took [[her]_120-barbara admirer]_{6214-her admirer} 's arm in the twilight with a swelling of exultation , which the gaining of the very highest prize in the department of ornamental art could scarcely have conveyed to the bosom of [the little artist]_{2159-the little artist} ; and [Lucilla]_119-lucilla put back [[her]_119-lucilla small assailant]_{6216-her small assailant} softly with [her]_119-lucilla hand , and smoothed down [her]_119-lucilla ruffled plumes . "_[0-i] [[My]_0-i dear]_{4403-my dear} , it is [Miss Hemmings]_{202-miss hemmings} that is spying , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; "_{[202-miss hemmings]} and poor [Barbara]_120-barbara would be so disappointed if [I]_0-i were to go away from the window . Have patience just a little longer — there 's [a dear]_{4479-a dear} . It is all exactly as [I]_0-i thought . " And then there followed a pause , which was a terrible pause for [Rose]_108-rose . [The organ - grinder]_{6203-the organ - grinder} stopped [his]_{6203-the organ - grinder} doleful ditty , and there was scarcely any sound to be heard in [the street]_{777-the street} except the footsteps approaching and retiring , the measured tread of [two people]_{6219-two people} occupied with [each other]_{679-each other} , going now more slowly , now more quickly , as the humour seized [them]_{6219-two people} , or as [their]_{6219-two people} conversation grew in interest ; even the sound of [their]_{6219-two people} voices came by times to [the auditors]_{6221-the auditors} — [Barbara]_120-barbara 's with an occasional laugh or tone of triumph , and the other deeper , with which [Rose]_108-rose had but little acquaintance , but which was perfectly known to [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . All this time , while [[her]_119-lucilla companion]_{512-her companion} sat panting in [the dark corner]_{6223-the dark corner} , [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was looking to the joints of [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} harness , and feeling the edge of [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} weapons . For , after all , it was no small enterprise upon which [she]_119-lucilla was going forth . [She]_119-lucilla was going to denounce [the faithless knight]_{6224-the faithless knight} to [his]_{6224-the faithless knight} face , and take [him]_{6224-the faithless knight} out of the hands of [the enchantress]_{6225-the enchantress} ; but then [she]_119-lucilla [herself]_119-lucilla meant to take [him]_{6224-the faithless knight} in hand , and show [him]_{6224-the faithless knight} [his]_{6224-the faithless knight} true dangers , and vindicate [his]_{6224-the faithless knight} honour . A more disinterested enterprise was never undertaken by [any knight - errant]_{6226-any knight - errant} . Yet , at the same time , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla could not help entertaining a certain involuntary contempt for [the man who had deserted [her]_119-lucilla own standard to put [himself]_{6224-the faithless knight} under that of [Barbara Lake]_120-barbara , and who was being paraded up and down [here]_4529-here without knowing it , to gratify the vanity of [[his]_{6224-the faithless knight} new sovereign]_{6229-his new sovereign} , and make an exhibition of [his]_{6224-the faithless knight} weakness]_{6227-the man who had deserted her own standard to put himself under that of barbara lake , and who was being paraded up and down here without knowing it , to gratify the vanity of his new sovereign , and make an exhibition of his weakness} . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla would have been more than mortal if [she]_119-lucilla had not felt the difference between [her]_119-lucilla own rule , which would have been all to [his]_{6224-the faithless knight} good , and the purely egotistical sway of [Barbara]_120-barbara ; and even in [her]_119-lucilla magnanimous mind , it was impossible that pity itself should not be mingled with a certain disdain . [She]_119-lucilla sat quite still for so long that [Barbara]_120-barbara grew intoxicated with [her]_120-barbara triumph . "_{[4479-a dear]} It is perhaps the last time , " [Lucilla]_119-lucilla said to [herself]_119-lucilla , with a movement of compassion ; and the breadth of [her]_119-lucilla human sympathy was such that [she]_119-lucilla waited till the very latest moment , and let [the deluded young woman]_{6230-the deluded young woman} have the full enjoyment of [her]_{6230-the deluded young woman} imaginary victory . Then [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} rose with a certain solemnity , and put on [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} hat , and gave an unappreciated kiss to [Rose]_108-rose , who kept in [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} corner . "_{[4479-a dear]} Good - night ; [I]_0-i am going , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . The words were simple enough , but yet they rang in [Rose]_108-rose 's ears like the signal of a conspiracy . When [the calm leader of the expedition]_{6231-the calm leader of the expedition} went forth , sensible of the importance of [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} mission , but tranquil as great minds always are in a moment of danger , [Rose]_108-rose got up too and followed , trembling in every limb . [She]_108-rose was capable of having thrown [herself]_108-rose upon the spears in [[her]_108-rose own person]_{523-her own person} in a sudden élan of indignation and passion ; but [she]_108-rose was not capable of waiting till the right moment , and meeting [[her]_108-rose antagonists]_{1808-her antagonists} in reasonable combat . [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} went out deliberately , without any unnecessary haste , sweeping into the dusky twilight with [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} virginal white draperies . It was a very ordinary scene , and yet , even in the midst of [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} excitement , [Rose]_108-rose could not help observing involuntarily its pictorial qualities — if only [any painter]_{6234-any painter} could have transferred to [his]_{6234-any painter} canvas the subdued musical hum of surrounding life , the fragrance of the mignonette , and the peaceful stillness of the summer night . The sky shone out green - blue , lambent and wistful , from [the vacant space between [Miss Hemmings]_{202-miss hemmings} 's and [Mr Wrangle]_{203-old mr wrangle} 's]_{6235-the vacant space between miss hemmings 's and mr wrangle 's} , and there were the dusky twilight shadows below , and the yellow gleam of the lamp , and [Barbara]_120-barbara 's exulting , triumphant figure , and the white robes of [the avenging angel]_{6236-the avenging angel} . [Rose]_108-rose could not have observed all this if [she]_108-rose had not been stilled into a kind of breathless awe by the solemn character of the situation , which struck [her]_108-rose as being somehow like one of [Millais]_204-millais 's pictures . As for [the lovers]_{6237-the lovers} , [they]_{6237-the lovers} had just turned at the moment that [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} came out , and consequently met [her]_108-rose straight in the face , as [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} stood suave and smiling at the little garden door . "_[0-i] It is [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; "_{[115-mr cavendish]} [I]_0-i am so glad ; [I]_0-i have been hoping and trying to see [you]_{115-mr cavendish} for ever so long ; and as soon as ever [I]_0-i heard [you]_{115-mr cavendish} talking [I]_0-i felt sure it was [your]_{115-mr cavendish} voice . " This was the greeting [she]_119-lucilla addressed to [[Barbara Lake]_120-barbara 's lover]_{6238-barbara lake 's lover} . For [his]_{115-mr cavendish} part [he]_{115-mr cavendish} stood before [her]_119-lucilla , growing red and growing pale , struck dumb by the unlooked - for meeting , and with such a sense of being ashamed of [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} as never before had entered [his]_{115-mr cavendish} mind , though , no doubt , [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had done worse actions in [his]_{115-mr cavendish} day . Even [Barbara]_120-barbara had not calculated upon this open encounter ; and instead of giving [him]_{115-mr cavendish} any assistance , as was [a woman]_{4411-a woman} 's duty in such a case , [she]_119-lucilla only tossed [her]_119-lucilla head , and giggled with an embarrassment which was more pride than shame . As for [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , [he]_{115-mr cavendish} would have liked to disappear under the pavement , if it had been possible . For once [he]_{115-mr cavendish} and [Rose]_108-rose were agreed . If a gulf had opened before [him]_{115-mr cavendish} , [he]_{115-mr cavendish} would have jumped into it without ever pausing to ask [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} why . And yet all the time [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was looking as placid as if [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had been in [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} own drawing - room]_{6240-her own drawing - room} , and expecting [his]_{115-mr cavendish} reply to [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} friendly observations . When [he]_{115-mr cavendish} realised that [he]_{115-mr cavendish} ought to say something , [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} felt that [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had as much need to wipe [his]_{115-mr cavendish} forehead as ever [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} had . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} turned hot and cold , and felt [his]_{115-mr cavendish} mind and [his]_{115-mr cavendish} tongue frozen , and could not find a word to say . With a sudden horror [he]_{115-mr cavendish} woke up , like [one of [Comus 's revellers]_{6243-comus 's revellers}]_{6242-one of comus 's revellers} , and found [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} changed into the likeness of the creature [he]_{115-mr cavendish} consorted with . If [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had found [an ass]_{6244-an ass} 's head on [his]_{115-mr cavendish} shoulders , [he]_{115-mr cavendish} could not have felt more startled and horrified than when [he]_{115-mr cavendish} heard [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} , in the imbecility of the moment , giggle like [Barbara]_120-barbara , and answer to [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's remark , "_{[115-mr cavendish]} Oh ! yes , it was [my]_0-i voice . " "_{[115-mr cavendish]} [I]_0-i am very sorry to separate [you]_3104-you from [Barbara]_120-barbara , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} ; "_[0-i] but [she]_120-barbara is at [home]_287-home , [you]_3104-you know , and [I]_0-i want so much to talk to [you]_3104-you . [Barbara]_120-barbara , good - night ; [I]_0-i want [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} to walk [home]_287-home with [me]_0-i . [Rose]_108-rose , do n't stand in [the garden]_{695-the garden} and catch cold ; thank [you]_3104-you , [dear]_4458-dear , for such a pleasant evening , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , pressing another kiss upon [[her]_119-lucilla little friend]_{6245-her little friend} 's unwilling cheek . When [she]_119-lucilla had done this , [she]_119-lucilla put out [her]_119-lucilla hand to [Barbara]_120-barbara , and passed [her]_120-barbara , sweeping [her]_120-barbara white garments through the narrow gateway . [She]_119-lucilla took [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} 's arm as if [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had been [a young brother]_{6246-a young brother} come to fetch [her]_119-lucilla . "_[3104-you] Let [us]_3109-us go round by [the chapel]_{3110-the chapel} , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , "_[0-i] [I]_0-i have so much to say to [you]_3104-you . Be sure to practise for [Thursday]_163-thursday , [Barbara]_120-barbara , and bid [[your]_120-barbara papa]_{3111-your papa} good - night for [me]_0-i . " This was how [she]_119-lucilla carried off [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} finally out of [Barbara]_120-barbara 's very fingers , and under [her]_120-barbara very eyes . When [the two sisters]_{6247-the two sisters} were left standing together at the door , [they]_{6247-the two sisters} could do nothing but stare at [each other]_{679-each other} in the extremity of [their]_{6247-the two sisters} amazement . [Rose]_108-rose , for [her]_108-rose part , remained but a moment , and then , feeling by far the guiltiest and most miserable of the whole party , ran [upstairs]_362-upstairs to [[her]_108-rose own room]_{301-her own room} and cried as if [her]_108-rose heart would break . [Barbara]_120-barbara , on the contrary , who was past crying , stood still at the door , and watched [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's white dress disappearing on the way to [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} with indescribable emotions . [A young woman]_{454-a young woman} can not call [the police]_{6252-the police} , or appeal to [the crier]_{6253-the crier} , when it is [[her]_{454-a young woman} lover whom [she]_{454-a young woman} has lost]_{6254-her lover whom she has lost} : but to see [him]_{6254-her lover whom she has lost} carried off by the strong hand — to watch [him]_{6254-her lover whom she has lost} gradually going away and disappearing from [her]_{454-a young woman} eyes — to hear [his]_{6254-her lover whom she has lost} steps withdrawing into the distance — was such a trial as [few are called upon to bear]_{6255-few are called upon to bear} . [She]_{454-a young woman} stood and looked after [him]_{6254-her lover whom she has lost} , and could not believe [her]_{454-a young woman} eyes . And then it was all so sudden — an affair of a moment . [Barbara]_120-barbara could not realise how [the world]_{331-the world} had turned round , and this revolution had been effected;—one minute [she]_{454-a young woman} had been leaning on [his]_{6254-her lover whom she has lost} arm triumphant , making a show and exhibition of [him]_{6254-her lover whom she has lost} in the pride of [her]_{454-a young woman} heart , though [he]_{6254-her lover whom she has lost} did not know it ; and the next was not [she]_{454-a young woman} standing here watching [him]_{6254-her lover whom she has lost} with a blank countenance and a despairing heart , while [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had pounced upon [him]_{6254-her lover whom she has lost} and carried [him]_{6254-her lover whom she has lost} off in [her]_119-lucilla cruel grasp ? The blow was so sudden , that [Barbara]_120-barbara stood speechless and motionless till [the two departing figures]_{6257-the two departing figures} had vanished in the darkness . Would [he]_{6254-her lover whom she has lost} come back again to - morrow , or was [he]_{6254-her lover whom she has lost} gone for ever and ever ? Such were the thoughts of [the forsaken maiden]_{6258-the forsaken maiden} , as [she]_{6258-the forsaken maiden} stood paralysed under this sudden change of fortune , at [[her]_{6258-the forsaken maiden} father]_{292-her father} 's door . If [some cruel spectator]_{6260-some cruel spectator} had thrown into the fire that Brussels veil with which [her]_{6258-the forsaken maiden} imagination had so long played , and [Barbara]_120-barbara had stood heart - struck , watching the filmy tissue dissolve into ashes before [her]_{6258-the forsaken maiden} eyes , [her]_120-barbara sense of sudden anguish could not have been more acute . Yet , after all , [Barbara]_120-barbara 's pangs were nothing to those of [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , as [he]_{6254-her lover whom she has lost} felt [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's light touch on [his]_{6254-her lover whom she has lost} arm , and felt [his]_{6254-her lover whom she has lost} doomed feet turn in spite of [himself]_{6254-her lover whom she has lost} in the most dangerous direction , and became conscious that [he]_{6254-her lover whom she has lost} was being led beyond all possibility of resistance , back to [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} and to [his]_{6254-her lover whom she has lost} fate . To be sure it was dark , which was one consolation ; but it was not dark enough to conceal [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's white dress , nor the well - known form and lineaments of [the young monarch of [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane}]_{6261-the young monarch of grange lane} , in whose company [nobody]_4434-nobody could pass unobserved . [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} could have faced danger by [sea and land]_{6263-sea and land} with the average amount of courage ; but the danger of the walk down [the little street]_{6264-the little street} , which afterwards led to [St Roque 's]_{26-st roque 's} , and up the embowered stillness of [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} , was more than [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was equal to . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} could not be sure of making a single step by [these garden - walls]_{6265-these garden - walls} without meeting [somebody who knew [him]_{115-mr cavendish}]_{6266-somebody who knew him} — [somebody whose curiosity might ruin [him]_{115-mr cavendish} in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{6267-somebody whose curiosity might ruin him in carlingford} ; or even without the risk of encountering in the face of [that arch - enemy]_{6268-that arch - enemy} , who would not go away , and whose presence had banished [him]_{115-mr cavendish} from [the place]_{770-the place} . It may be supposed that , under these terrible circumstances , [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} 's thoughts of [Barbara]_120-barbara , who had got [him]_{115-mr cavendish} into [this scrape]_{6270-this scrape} , were far from lover - like . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} was [a man universally popular among [ladies]_581-ladies]_{6271-a man universally popular among ladies} , and who owed a great deal of the social consideration which [he]_{115-mr cavendish} prized so highly to this fact ; and yet the most gentle sentiment in [his]_{115-mr cavendish} mind at that moment , was a "_{[3111-your papa]} Confound [these women]_{3112-these women} ! " which [he]_{115-mr cavendish} breathed to [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} , all low and deep , as [he]_{115-mr cavendish} went slowly along by [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's side . As for [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} thoughts were of a very much more serious description than anything [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} unlucky escort]_{6273-her unlucky escort} was thinking of , and a minute or two passed in silence before [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} could make up [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} mind to speak . "_{[3111-your papa]} [I]_0-i have been thinking a great deal about [you]_3113-you lately , and wishing very much to see [you]_3113-you , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . "_[0-i] Did not [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} tell [you?—I]_3113-you think [I]_0-i should have written to [you]_3113-you had [I]_0-i known [your]_3113-you address . " "_[0-i] And [I]_0-i am sure [you]_3113-you would have made [me]_0-i the happiest of [men]_4399-men , " said [the victim]_{589-the victim} , with rueful politeness . "_[3113-you] What had [I]_0-i done to deserve such a privilege ? But [[my]_0-i sister]_{4404-my sister} did not tell [me]_0-i ; [she]_{4404-my sister} left [me]_0-i to hear it from [your]_3113-you own — — " "_{[4404-my sister]} Yes , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , with a certain solemnity , interrupting [him]_3113-you ; "_{[4404-my sister]} [I]_0-i have been thinking a great deal — and hearing a great deal about [you]_3113-you , [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} . " When [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had said this [Lucilla]_119-lucilla sighed , and [her]_119-lucilla sigh found a terrible echo in [[her]_119-lucilla hearer]_{1082-her hearer} 's bosom . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} knew that [he]_3113-you turned green in the darkness as [he]_3113-you gave an anxious look at [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . But [he]_3113-you was too much alarmed to give [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} an opportunity of studying [his]_3113-you face . "_{[115-mr cavendish]} Hearing of [me]_0-i , " [he]_3113-you said , and tried to laugh ; "_{[115-mr cavendish]} what have [[my]_0-i kind friends]_{3116-my kind friends} been saying ? " and for one moment [the sufferer]_{1156-the sufferer} tried to delude [himself]_3113-you that it was some innocent gossip about [Barbara]_{99-mrs woodburn} which might be circulating in [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} . "_{[3116-my kind friends]} Hush , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , "_{[3116-my kind friends]} do n't laugh , please ; for [I]_0-i want to have a very serious talk . [I]_0-i have been hearing about [you]_0-i from [some very , very old friends]_{3117-some very , very old friends} , [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} — not anything about this , [you]_0-i know , " [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} added , waving [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} hand in the direction of [Grove Street]_{27-grove street} . And then [Barbara Lake]_120-barbara and everything connected with [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} vanished like a shadow from [the unfortunate man]_{360-the unfortunate man} 's mind . It was horribly ungrateful on [his]_{360-the unfortunate man} part , but it was , as [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} would have said , just what might have been expected , and how [They]_6278-they always behave . [He]_{360-the unfortunate man} had no longer any time or patience for the object which had been giving occupation and interest to [his]_{360-the unfortunate man} solitude . [He]_{360-the unfortunate man} woke up in a moment , and gave a passing curse to [his]_{360-the unfortunate man} folly , and faced the real danger as [he]_{360-the unfortunate man} best could . "_{[115-mr cavendish]} [You]_0-i must be making a mistake , [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , " [he]_{360-the unfortunate man} said , with some bitterness ; "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} it should have been , very , very old enemy . [I]_0-i know who it is . It is that [Archdeacon]_{199-general travers} [you]_{199-general travers} ladies make such a fuss about . It is [he]_3118-he who has been telling lies about [me]_0-i , " said [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} . [He]_{360-the unfortunate man} breathed a deep hard breath as [he]_{360-the unfortunate man} spoke , and the blood came back to [his]_{360-the unfortunate man} face . Perhaps for the first moment [he]_{360-the unfortunate man} felt satisfied , and breathed freer after it was over ; but at the same time it was very dreadful to [him]_{360-the unfortunate man} to feel that [he]_{360-the unfortunate man} was found out , and that henceforth [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} would shut [its]_{4-grange lane} doors and avert [its]_{4-grange lane} countenance . "_[3118-he] If [you]_{199-general travers} take [his]_3118-he word for it , [I]_0-i may give in at once , " [he]_0-i continued , bitterly . "_[0-i] [A parson]_{5267-a parson} will say anything ; [they]_{5267-a parson} are as bad as — as [women]_492-women . " This [the poor man]_{2570-the poor man} said in [his]_{2570-the poor man} despair , because [he]_{2570-the poor man} did not know what [he]_{2570-the poor man} was saying ; for in reality [he]_{2570-the poor man} knew that [women]_492-women had been [[his]_{2570-the poor man} best friends]_{6281-his best friends} , and that [he]_{2570-the poor man} had still a chance , if the judgment was to rest with [them]_492-women . "_[0-i] [You]_0-i are very ungrateful to say so , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , "_[0-i] but it is only because [you]_0-i are excited , [I]_0-i suppose . No , [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , it was not [the Archdeacon]_{199-general travers} ; on the contrary , it was [a lady]_{4506-a lady} , and [she]_{4506-a lady} said nothing but good of [you]_0-i , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; and then there was a pause . As for [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , it would be altogether impossible to describe the state of [his]_{115-mr cavendish} mind . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} was like [a man]_{285-a man} suddenly reprieved , but giddy with the shock , and feeling the halter still round [his]_{115-mr cavendish} neck , and knowing that [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} undermined the ground on which [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was standing . It was [Lucilla]_119-lucilla who supported [him]_{115-mr cavendish} in the shock of the moment , for all [his]_{115-mr cavendish} self - command could not keep [him]_{115-mr cavendish} from a momentary shiver and stagger when [he]_{115-mr cavendish} found that things were not so bad as [he]_{115-mr cavendish} thought . "_{[4506-a lady]} [A lady]_{4506-a lady} , and [she]_{4506-a lady} said nothing but good ! " [he]_{115-mr cavendish} muttered , under [his]_{115-mr cavendish} breath ; and then [he]_{115-mr cavendish} made an effort to recover [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} . "_{[4506-a lady]} Pardon [me]_0-i , [I]_0-i can not guess who [[my]_0-i unknown friend]_{3123-my unknown friend} may be . It is very soothing to [one]_4465-one 's feelings to be spoken well of by [a lady]_{4506-a lady} , " said [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , and [he]_{115-mr cavendish} laughed again in a discordant unsteady way . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla regarded [him]_{115-mr cavendish} through all these fluctuations with natural pity , and at the same time with the calmness of a [knowledge which was aware of all and had nothing more to discover]_{6283-knowledge which was aware of all and had nothing more to discover} ; and at the end [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} perceived [her]_119-lucilla calm , and the absence of wonder and curiosity in [her]_119-lucilla face , and began to perceive that [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had something very serious to deal with — more serious even than [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had at first supposed . "_{[4506-a lady]} [I]_0-i am going to tell [you]_3126-you all about it , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , "_[0-i] but in the meantime wait a minute and let [me]_0-i speak to [you]_3126-you . [I]_0-i have something very serious to say . " It was for this [they]_6284-they stopped short at the foot of [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} just where [the land]_{2620-the land} was already parcelled out for [St Roque]_{26-st roque 's} 's . What [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was going to say was too important to be spoken while walking , and [she]_119-lucilla withdrew [her]_119-lucilla hand from [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} 's arm . [They]_6284-they were both so much absorbed that [they]_6284-they did not see [anybody]_313-anybody coming , nor indeed had any attention to spare for external affairs . The blood had deserted [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} 's face , and [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was once more green with anxiety and inquietude . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} stood facing [her]_119-lucilla , feeling that the crisis of [his]_{115-mr cavendish} fate had come , and not knowing whether it was absolute despair or a faint dawning of hope that possessed [him]_{115-mr cavendish} . If [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had been the most passionate of [lovers]_6287-lovers , and if [she]_119-lucilla had held in [her]_119-lucilla hands the dreadful alternative between rapture and misery , there could not have been a more rapt and absorbing attention in [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} 's face . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i want to tell [you]_3127-you , first of all , that [you]_3127-you must have confidence in [me]_0-i , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; "_[3127-you] [you]_3127-you — must — have confidence in [me]_0-i . [We]_3128-we can do nothing without that . [I]_0-i know everything , [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , " [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} added compassionately—"everything_[0-i] ; but [nobody else]_{1541-nobody else} knows it . [I]_0-i hope [I]_0-i can arrange everything if it is left in [my]_0-i hands . This is what [I]_0-i wanted to tell [you]_3127-you first of all . Before everything , [you]_3127-you must have confidence in [me]_0-i . " What [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} might have answered to this solemn appeal it would be vain to imagine ; for the truth was , [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was stopped before [he]_{115-mr cavendish} could utter a word . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} was stopped and seized by the hand , and greeted with a frankness which was , perhaps , all the more loud and cordial from what appeared to [the new - comer the comic character of the situation]_{6288-the new - comer the comic character of the situation} . "_[3127-you] It is [Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , by [Jove]_130-jove ! " [the intruder]_{2549-the intruder} exclaimed , waving [his]_{2549-the intruder} hand to [some people who were coming on behind [him]_{2549-the intruder}]_{6290-some people who were coming on behind him} . "_{[115-mr cavendish]} [I]_0-i beg a thousand pardons for disturbing [you]_3127-you , [[my]_0-i dear fellow]_{3130-my dear fellow} ; but [they]_3131-they all talk about [you]_3127-you so , that [I]_0-i was determined to make sure it was [you]_3127-you . Good heavens , [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} ! " [General Travers]_{199-general travers} added , taking off [his]_{199-general travers} hat . It was [Mr]_6291-mr and [Mrs Centum]_{97-mrs centum} who were coming down behind [him]_{2549-the intruder} — [she]_{97-mrs centum} with a light shawl thrown over [her]_{97-mrs centum} head , tempted out by the beauty of the evening ; and [Lucilla]_119-lucilla saw in a moment the consequences of this encounter , and how it would be over [all Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} before to - morrow morning that [she]_{97-mrs centum} and [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} were betrothed at the very least . [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had all [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} wits about [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , as ever , fortunately for [both]_6292-both . "_[0-i] Yes , it is [me]_0-i , " [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} said calmly ; "_[0-i] [I]_0-i have been taking tea with [the Lakes]_166-barbara , and [I]_0-i made [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} give [me]_0-i [his]_{115-mr cavendish} arm [home]_287-home . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} did not like being found out , to be sure , but [he]_{115-mr cavendish} could not help [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} ; and [we]_3133-we all know about that , " [Lucilla]_119-lucilla added , with a smile , taking once more [the unfortunate man]_{360-the unfortunate man} 's arm . "_[3133-we] Oh , yes , [we]_3133-we all know , " said [Mrs Centum]_{97-mrs centum} , with a laugh ; but yet , notwithstanding , [everybody]_{300-everybody} felt sure that it was all [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's cleverness , and that [Barbara Lake]_120-barbara was a myth and fiction . And it was thus , with [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} leaning on [his]_{115-mr cavendish} arm , and [General Travers]_{199-general travers} , in all the warmth of renewed friendship , guarding [him]_{115-mr cavendish} on the other side , that [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , whose head was in a whirl of excitement , and who did not know what [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was doing , was led back in triumph past [Colonel Chiley]_{103-colonel chiley} 's very door , where [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} was lying in wait to crunch [his]_{115-mr cavendish} bones , back from all [his]_{115-mr cavendish} aberrations into [the very heart of [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane}]_{6296-the very heart of grange lane} . [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} was led back to [[his]_{115-mr cavendish} own house]_{6297-his own house} that evening by [General Travers]_{199-general travers} , whose claim of acquaintance was too decided to be rejected . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} never knew very well what passed between the moment when [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} began to expound to [him]_{115-mr cavendish} the urgent necessity that [he]_{115-mr cavendish} should confide in [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , and the moment in which [he]_{115-mr cavendish} found [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} in [[his]_{115-mr cavendish} own house]_{6297-his own house} , admitted eagerly by [the surprised and anxious servants]_{6299-the surprised and anxious servants} , and conducted by [the energetic soldier]_{6300-the energetic soldier} . That [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had taken leave of [Lucilla]_119-lucilla at [her]_119-lucilla own door , that [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had watched [her]_119-lucilla white dress sweep away into [the dark garden]_{6301-the dark garden} with a faint sense that it was [[his]_{115-mr cavendish} only remaining protector who thus left [him]_{115-mr cavendish}]_{6302-his only remaining protector who thus left him} , and that after that [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had smoked a horrible cigar with [Mr Centum]_{98-mrs centum} , and been accompanied [home]_287-home by [the old acquaintance]_{6304-the old acquaintance} , who had turned up at so unlucky a moment,—was all that [the poor man]_{2570-the poor man} was aware of . And yet it is to be supposed that on the whole [he]_{115-mr cavendish} behaved [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} very much like [other people]_{279-other people} , since [General Travers]_{199-general travers} had no distinct idea that [his]_{115-mr cavendish} company was undesirable , or that [his]_{115-mr cavendish} cordial recognition was anything but welcome . [The General]_{2891-the general} , indeed , took it as quite natural , under the circumstances , that [Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} should be a little confused . [A man who is no longer [a very young man]_{6309-a very young man} , and has a character to support]_{6308-a man who is no longer a very young man , and has a character to support} , does not care to be found mooning with the object of [his]_{6308-a man who is no longer a very young man , and has a character to support} affections on a summer evening , like [a boy of twenty]_{6310-a boy of twenty} ; and [General Travers]_{199-general travers} was perfectly aware that [he]_{199-general travers} had thus a very good joke against [Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} . "_[3133-we] It is worth [a man]_{285-a man} 's while to set up [a bachelor establishment in [the country]_{1966-the country}]_{3135-a bachelor establishment in the country} , " [the General]_{2891-the general} said . "_[130-jove] By [Jove]_130-jove ! [I]_0-i wish [I]_0-i could do it . It makes [a fellow]_{5393-a fellow} feel Arcadian , and ready for anything ; " and for [his]_{199-general travers} own part [he]_{199-general travers} was very ready to seize upon [[his]_{199-general travers} former acquaintance]_{6312-his former acquaintance} , [a man who belonged to [[his]_{199-general travers} club]_{6314-his club} , and had a chance to know what [he]_{199-general travers} was talking about]_{6313-a man who belonged to his club , and had a chance to know what he was talking about} . "_{[5393-a fellow]} As for [Charlie Centum]_206-charles , " [the soldier]_{6049-the soldier} said , "_{[5393-a fellow]} what between business and matrimony , [he]_206-charles has grown [the greatest guy imaginable]_{3138-the greatest guy imaginable} ; and [I]_0-i ca n't go off directly , [you]_3139-you know ; and then there 's always this business about [the depot]_{2898-the depot} . It 's immense luck to find [you]_3139-you here , [Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , " [General Travers]_{199-general travers} added , with flattering cordiality ; and if [poor Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} was not grateful , it certainly was not [[his]_{199-general travers} friend]_{1058-his friend} 's fault . [He]_{199-general travers} led the way into [[his]_{199-general travers} house]_{1637-his house} with a glum countenance and a sinking heart , though fortunately the latter was not visible . [It]_{1637-his house} was [a very nice house]_{6318-a very nice house} , fitted up with all that luxury of comfort which [a man who has , as [Mrs Centum]_{98-mrs centum} said , "_{[206-charles]} only [himself]_206-charles to look to , " can afford to collect around [him]_206-charles]_{6319-a man who has , as mrs centum said , " only himself to look to , " can afford to collect around him} . [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} had only [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} , and [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had made [his]_{115-mr cavendish} habitation perfect , though , on the whole , [he]_{115-mr cavendish} did not pass a very great deal of [his]_{115-mr cavendish} time at [home]_287-home . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} had some nice pictures and a good library , though [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was not particularly given to the arts ; and [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had an admirable cellar , as [all [the gentlemen]_{574-the gentlemen} owned in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{6321-all the gentlemen owned in carlingford} , though , for [his]_{115-mr cavendish} own part , [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was very moderate in that point , and did not give [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} any airs on the subject . [Mr Centum]_{98-mrs centum} , on the contrary , was one of [the men who talk about vintages , and raise expectations never to be carried out]_{6323-the men who talk about vintages , and raise expectations never to be carried out} . And [General Travers]_{199-general travers} could not but feel the force of the contrast as [he]_{199-general travers} sat deep into the night , and "_{[206-charles]} talked over everything , " with [the man who by that time [he]_{199-general travers} felt convinced was one of [[his]_{199-general travers} best friends]_{6281-his best friends}]_{6324-the man who by that time he felt convinced was one of his best friends} . As for [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , it would be very difficult to describe [his]_{115-mr cavendish} feelings . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} had been knocking about in all sorts of poor places , making clandestine visits to [[his]_{115-mr cavendish} sister]_{577-his sister} , and hovering round the more than suburban simplicity of [Grove Street]_{27-grove street} , and the sense of being once more enveloped and surrounded by all that was pleasant to the eye and comfortable to [the outer man]_{6327-the outer man} was wonderfully consolatory and agreeable . But [his]_{115-mr cavendish} mind was in a dreadfully harassed condition all the same . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} was preoccupied to the last degree , wondering what [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} really knew , and how far [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had betrayed [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} , and to what extent it would be safe , as [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} said , to confide in [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; and at the same time [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was obliged to listen to and show a certain interest in [the General]_{2891-the general} 's stories , and to make now and then a painful effort of mind to recall [some of the mutual friends referred to , whose names and persons had in the meantime slipped out of [his]_{115-mr cavendish} memory]_{6329-some of the mutual friends referred to , whose names and persons had in the meantime slipped out of his memory} . All the babble of [the club]_{6330-the club} , which [General Travers]_{199-general travers} felt must be so refreshing to the ears of [a rusticated member]_{6331-a rusticated member} , fell as flat upon [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} [, whose mind was full of other matters , as if it had been the merest old woman]_{6332-, whose mind was full of other matters , as if it had been the merest old woman} 's gossip , which , to be sure , it slightly resembled in some points . [The gallant General]_{6333-the gallant general} made [himself]_{6333-the gallant general} so agreeable that [he]_{6333-the gallant general} nearly drove [the unfortunate man]_{360-the unfortunate man} out of [his]_{6333-the gallant general} senses , and , when [he]_{6333-the gallant general} had exhausted all other means of aggravation , returned with fresh zest to the sentimental circumstances in which , as [he]_{6333-the gallant general} supposed , [he]_{6333-the gallant general} had found [[his]_{6333-the gallant general} companion]_{1062-his companion} out . "_{[206-charles]} Very sensible [I]_0-i call it , " said [General Travers]_{199-general travers} . "_{[206-charles]} To be candid , [I]_0-i do n't call [her]_3141-she strictly handsome , [you]_3142-he know ; [she]_3141-she 's too big for that — and [I]_0-i do n't suppose [she]_3141-she 's of [any family]_{2999-any family} to speak of ; though perhaps [you]_3142-he do n't mind that trifling circumstance ; but [a woman that will dress well and light up well]_{3144-a woman that will dress well and light up well} , and knows how to give [a man]_{285-a man} a capital dinner , by [Jove]_130-jove ! and no doubt has a pretty little bit of money into the bargain — [I]_0-i respect [your]_3142-he taste , [Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , " said [the friendly critic]_{6336-the friendly critic} , with effusion ; and somehow this applause irritated [its recipient]_{6337-its recipient} more than all that had gone before . "_{[115-mr cavendish]} [I]_0-i am sure [I]_0-i am much obliged to [you]_3142-he , " said [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , "_[0-i] though , unfortunately , [I]_0-i do n't merit [your]_3142-he approbation . [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} is [a great friend of [mine]_0-i]_{3146-a great friend of mine} , but [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} would n't have [me]_0-i , and [I]_0-i do n't mean to ask [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . At the same time , [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} has very good connections ; and that is not the way to talk of [a girl of twenty]_{3147-a girl of twenty} . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} is worth a dozen of [[your]_3142-he fast young ladies]_{3148-your fast young ladies} , " said [the sufferer]_{1156-the sufferer} , with some heat . [He]_3142-he was not in the least in love with [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , and indeed had a certain dread of [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} at this present moment ; but [he]_3142-he could not forget that [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had once stood by [him]_3142-he in [his]_3142-he need — and , besides , [he]_3142-he was glad of any subject on which [he]_3142-he could contradict [[his]_3142-he visitor]_{974-his visitor} . "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} [I]_0-i dare say [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} family]_{5947-her family} is better than either [yours]_3142-he or [mine]_0-i . Scotch , [you]_3142-he know , " said [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , trying to laugh . As for [the General]_{2891-the general} , [he]_3142-he leaned back on [his]_3142-he chair with an indulgent air , and stroked [his]_3142-he mustache . "_[3142-he] Beg [your]_3142-he pardon — meant no offence , " [he]_3142-he said . "_[3142-he] For [my]_0-i part , [I]_0-i do n't see that it matters , if [a woman]_{4411-a woman} is good - looking and has something , [you]_3142-he know . For instance , there was a pretty little thing — a charming little thing — [Lake]_{118-miss lake} , or something like that — — " "_[3142-he] Ah ! " said [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} . It was a frightful want of self - control ; but [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had been a long time at full strain , and [he]_{115-mr cavendish} could not help it . It did not occur to [him]_{115-mr cavendish} , for the moment , that nobody in [his]_{115-mr cavendish} senses would have applied the term "_[3142-he] little thing " to [Barbara]_166-barbara ; and , after all the slow aggravation that [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had been submitting to , the idea of [this insolent soldier]_{6341-this insolent soldier} interfering in [Grove Street]_{27-grove street} was beyond [his]_{115-mr cavendish} power of endurance . As for [the General]_{2891-the general} , the tone of this exclamation was such that [he]_{2891-the general} too turned round on [his]_{2891-the general} chair , and said , "_[3142-he] Yes ? " with equally unmistakable meaning , startled , but ready for the emergency , whatever it might be . Thus [the two]_{678-the two} looked at [each other]_{679-each other} for a second , [friends]_4912-friends in the ordinary acceptation of the word , and yet , perhaps , on the eve of becoming [enemies]_6346-enemies . [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} had , up to that moment , pretty nearly forgotten [Barbara Lake]_120-barbara . It was a piquant sort of occupation when [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had nothing else to do , and when [the world]_{331-the world} , according to [his]_{115-mr cavendish} morbid fancy , was on the eve of turning its back upon [him]_{115-mr cavendish} — but from the moment when [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had said between [his]_{115-mr cavendish} teeth "_[3142-he] Confound [these women]_{3112-these women} ! " and had felt the excitement of the approaching crisis , [Barbara]_120-barbara , and [her]_120-barbara crimson cheeks , and [her]_120-barbara level eyebrows , and [her]_120-barbara contralto , had gone altogether out of [his]_{115-mr cavendish} mind . At the same time , it is quite true that [a man]_{285-a man} may feel [himself]_{285-a man} at liberty to forget [a woman]_{4411-a woman} when other matters of more immediate interest are absorbing [his]_{285-a man} attention , and yet be driven furious by the idea suddenly presented to [him]_{285-a man} that [somebody else , who has nothing earthly to do with it]_{6350-somebody else , who has nothing earthly to do with it} , is about to interfere . [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , however , recovered [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} while [the General]_{2891-the general} sat staring at [him]_{115-mr cavendish} , and began to see how ridiculous [his]_{115-mr cavendish} defiance was . "_[3142-he] Well?—go on . [I]_0-i did not say anything , " [he]_0-i said , and lighted another cigar . Yet [he]_0-i did not face [[his]_0-i companion]_{1062-his companion} as [a friendly listener]_{6353-a friendly listener} should , but began to beat measure to an irritating imaginary air on the table , with a certain savage energy by moments , as if [he]_0-i were beating time on [the General]_{2891-the general} 's head . "_[0-i] Then why do [you]_3152-you stop [a fellow short like that]_{3153-a fellow short like that} ? " said [General Travers]_{199-general travers} ; "_[3152-you] [I]_0-i was going to tell [you]_3152-you of some one [I]_0-i saw the other day in [the house of [your]_3152-you — [[your]_3152-you friend]_{4822-your friend}]_{3154-the house of your — your friend} , [you]_3152-you know . [She]_{4822-your friend} was under [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's wing , that was how [I]_0-i saw [her]_{4822-your friend} — and [I]_0-i hope [you]_3152-you are not playing [the gay deceiver]_{3156-the gay deceiver} , [[my]_0-i friend;—a little thing , round - faced , hazel - eyed — a little soft rosebud sort of creature]_{3157-my friend;—a little thing , round - faced , hazel - eyed — a little soft rosebud sort of creature} , " said [the General]_{2891-the general} , growing eloquent . "_{[3157-my friend;—a little thing , round - faced , hazel - eyed — a little soft rosebud sort of creature]} By [Jove]_130-jove ! [Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , [I]_0-i hope [you]_3152-you do n't mean to make [yourself]_3152-you disagreeable . These sort of looks , [you]_3152-you know — — " "_[3152-you] It was [Rose]_108-rose , [I]_0-i suppose , " said [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , relieved in a moment ; and , to tell the truth , [he]_{115-mr cavendish} could not help laughing . The more eloquent and angry [the General]_{2891-the general} grew , the more amused and contemptuous grew [his]_{2891-the general} entertainer . [He]_{2891-the general} was so tickled by the position of affairs , that [he]_{2891-the general} actually forgot [his]_{2891-the general} anxieties for the moment . "_[108-rose] No doubt it was [Rose]_108-rose , " [he]_{2891-the general} repeated , and laughed ; [Rose]_108-rose ! what [anybody]_313-anybody could see in [that little dragon]_{6358-that little dragon} ! And then the contrast between [the soldier]_{6049-the soldier} , who prided [himself]_{6049-the soldier} on [his]_{6049-the soldier} knowledge of [the world]_{331-the world} , and liked to talk of [[his]_{6049-the soldier} family]_{4940-his family} and position , to the annoyance of [those who had none]_{6362-those who had none} , and the amusement of those who happen to possess these valuable qualifications — and [the mistress of the Female School of Design]_{6363-the mistress of the female school of design} , filled [Mr Cavendish]_{6364-mr cavendish} with amusement : perhaps all the more because [he]_{6364-mr cavendish} [himself]_{6364-mr cavendish} was in a similar scrape . As for [General Travers]_{199-general travers} , [he]_{199-general travers} was as much disposed to be angry as , a moment before , [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} had been . "_[108-rose] It might be [Rose]_108-rose , " [he]_0-i said , "_[108-rose] or [Lily]_207-lily either , for anything [I]_0-i can tell ; but there is nothing laughable in it that [I]_0-i can see . [You]_3158-you seem to be perfectly au courant , at all events — which [I]_0-i hope is quite satisfactory to [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , " said [the soldier]_{6049-the soldier} ; and then [he]_0-i resumed , after a disagreeable little pause , "_[3159-they] [they]_3159-they tell [me]_0-i that [everybody]_{300-everybody} meets at [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} 's on Thursdays . [I]_0-i suppose [I]_0-i shall see [you]_3158-you [there]_4723-there . Thursday , ai n't it ? to - morrow ? " [He]_0-i looked as [he]_0-i spoke , with what seemed to [[his]_0-i victim]_{6366-his victim} an insulting consciousness , in poor [Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} 's face . But , in reality , [the General]_{2891-the general} did not mean to be insulting , and knew nothing whatever of the horrible internal pang which rent [[his]_0-i companion]_{1062-his companion} when it was thus recalled to [him]_0-i that it was to - morrow — a fact which , up to this moment , had not occurred to [the unfortunate]_{6369-the unfortunate} . To - morrow ; and not even to - morrow — to - day — for by this time it was two o'clock in the morning , and [the unwelcome intruder]_{6370-the unwelcome intruder} was wasting the little time [he]_{6370-the unwelcome intruder} had for deciding what [he]_{6370-the unwelcome intruder} should do . Once more [his]_{6370-the unwelcome intruder} own personal anxieties , which [he]_{6370-the unwelcome intruder} had put aside for a moment at the sudden dictate of jealousy , surged over everything , and swallowed up all lesser sensations . To - morrow!—and by this time [everybody]_{300-everybody} knew that [he]_{6370-the unwelcome intruder} was in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} , and [he]_{6370-the unwelcome intruder} could not stay away from the weekly assembly without attracting general attention to [himself]_{6370-the unwelcome intruder} , and throwing open the flood - gates of suspicion . What was [he]_{6370-the unwelcome intruder} to do ? should [he]_{6370-the unwelcome intruder} turn [his]_{6370-the unwelcome intruder} back on [the enemy]_{1612-the enemy} once for all , and run away and break off [his]_{6370-the unwelcome intruder} connection with [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} ? or should [he]_{6370-the unwelcome intruder} dare everything and face [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} , and put [his]_{6370-the unwelcome intruder} trust in [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , as [that high - minded young woman]_{6374-that high - minded young woman} had invited [him]_{6370-the unwelcome intruder} to do ? With these thoughts in [his]_{6370-the unwelcome intruder} mind , it may be supposed that [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} gave but a very mingled attention to the babble of [[his]_{6370-the unwelcome intruder} visitor]_{974-his visitor} , who found the wine and the cigars so good , and perhaps had begun to be a little moved out of [his]_{6370-the unwelcome intruder} ordinary lucidity by their effect . "_[3163-you] [You]_3163-you 've got [a nice little house]_{3164-a nice little house} , [Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , " said [the General]_{2891-the general} , "_{[115-mr cavendish]} but [it]_{3164-a nice little house} 's too small for [a married man]_{1773-a married man} , [[my]_0-i boy]_{3166-my boy} . [These women]_{3112-these women} are the very deuce for turning [a man]_{285-a man} out of [[his]_{285-a man} comfortable quarters]_{3169-his comfortable quarters} . [You]_3163-you 'll have to go in for boudoirs and those sort of things ; and , by [George]_171-george ! [you]_3163-you 'll be an ass if [you]_3163-you do , with a snug little box like this to retire into , " said [the philosophical warrior]_{6377-the philosophical warrior} ; and poor [Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} smiled a ghastly smile , with the strongest inclination all the time to take [him]_{98-mrs centum} by the collar and turn [him]_{98-mrs centum} out of doors . But then [he]_{98-mrs centum} was [a warrior]_{6378-a warrior} and [a general officer]_{6379-a general officer} , and [a member of the same club , and six feet high — all which particulars , not to speak of the sacred rights of hospitality]_{6380-a member of the same club , and six feet high — all which particulars , not to speak of the sacred rights of hospitality} , made it somewhat difficult to carry this idea out . "_[3163-you] Do n't [you]_3163-you think [Centum]_{98-mrs centum} will be sitting up for [you]_3163-you ? " [he]_{115-mr cavendish} said mildly ; "_[3163-you] it 's past two o'clock ; and it 's Thursday morning , " [the victim]_{589-the victim} added , with a sigh . The last words were an involuntary utterance of [his]_{98-mrs centum} own despair , but fortunately they struck [General Travers]_{199-general travers} 's vein of humour , which happened to be lively at the moment , and worked the desired but unexpected result . [The General]_{2891-the general} laughed loud and long , and declared that [he]_{2891-the general} respected [a man who was above - board , and meant to look respectable for [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's sake]_{6383-a man who was above - board , and meant to look respectable for miss marjoribanks 's sake} ; and then [he]_{2891-the general} poured a mighty libation to [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , and took an affectionate leave of [[her]_119-lucilla supposed lover]_{6384-her supposed lover} . [The General]_{2891-the general} made a great commotion in the decorous quiet of [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} when [he]_{2891-the general} knocked at [Mr Centum]_{98-mrs centum} 's door . Though it was nearly three o'clock in the morning , nothing but [his]_{2891-the general} inherent dread of [a woman]_{4411-a woman} would have prevented [him]_{2891-the general} from knocking up [the banker]_{1343-the banker} to share [his]_{2891-the general} hilarity ; but [Mrs Centum]_{98-mrs centum} , in [her]_{4411-a woman} nightcap , peaceably asleep as [she]_{4411-a woman} was at the moment , daunted the soul of [the gallant soldier]_{6388-the gallant soldier} ; and naturally [his]_{2891-the general} recollection was not very perfect next day . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i had something very funny to tell [you]_3170-you ; but , by [Jove]_130-jove ! [I]_0-i forget what it was ! " [General Travers]_{199-general travers} said next morning when [he]_{2891-the general} met [[his]_{2891-the general} host]_{2041-his host} at breakfast ; and thus one bad joke at least was spared . But [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} shut [his]_{115-mr cavendish} door upon [[his]_{115-mr cavendish} departing guest]_{6390-his departing guest} , without any sense , [poor fellow]_{1049-poor fellow} , of having done or said anything in the least funny . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} said , "_[0-i] Thank [Heaven]_136-heaven ! " with a kind of groan of relief when [[his]_{115-mr cavendish} troublesome visitor]_{6392-his troublesome visitor} was gone . And then [he]_{115-mr cavendish} went back again into [[his]_{115-mr cavendish} library]_{358-his library} , where [they]_6394-they had been sitting . Perhaps [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had never fully appreciated before the comfort of everything , [the handsome house which [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had enjoyed so long without thinking anything of it , and all the pleasant luxurious accessories of life]_{6395-the handsome house which he had enjoyed so long without thinking anything of it , and all the pleasant luxurious accessories of life} . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} had been doing without them for a week or two , and [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had not liked it ; and yet at that moment it seemed to [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} that [he]_{115-mr cavendish} could rather be content to lose [them]_6394-they all at a stroke , to make it known in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} that [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was ruined and had lost [his]_{115-mr cavendish} fortune , than that [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} should find out that [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was not , after all , [one of [the Cavendishes]_{160-the cavendishes}]_{642-one of the cavendishes} , nor [the person it took [him]_{115-mr cavendish} for]_{6397-the person it took him for} . But , alas ! all [his]_{115-mr cavendish} fortune could not bring reality to these pretensions , nor hinder the exposure to which [he]_{115-mr cavendish} looked forward with such horror . It is true that [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was [an adventurer]_{2278-an adventurer} , but [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was not [a base one]_{6399-a base one} ; nor had [he]_{115-mr cavendish} done anything dishonourable either to gain [his]_{115-mr cavendish} fortune or to captivate the good opinion of society , which had become so important to [him]_{115-mr cavendish} . But there are actual crimes that would be sooner forgiven to [a man]_{285-a man} than the folly of having permitted [himself]_{285-a man} to be considered [one of [the Cavendishes]_{643-the cavendishes}]_{642-one of the cavendishes} , and having set [his]_{285-a man} heart on making [a figure in that mild provincial world]_{6403-a figure in that mild provincial world} . [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} knew enough of human nature to know that [a duchess]_{6404-a duchess} or [a lord - chamberlain]_{6405-a lord - chamberlain} would forgive more readily than [Mr and Mrs Centum]_{98-mrs centum} any such imposition upon [them]_{643-the cavendishes} , and intrusion into [their]_{643-the cavendishes} exclusive circle . And then [[his]_{115-mr cavendish} sister]_{577-his sister} , who could not run away ! For [her]_{577-his sister} sake it seemed to [him]_{115-mr cavendish} that [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had better rush off at once , and sell [[his]_{115-mr cavendish} house]_{1637-his house} and furniture and horses , and give up [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} . As [he]_{115-mr cavendish} thought of that , all the advantages of [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} came upon [him]_{115-mr cavendish} stronger than ever . Perhaps [a man who has always been used to be recognised as one of [the members of [a local aristocracy]_{6410-a local aristocracy}]_{6409-the members of a local aristocracy}]_{6408-a man who has always been used to be recognised as one of the members of a local aristocracy} , would not have seen anything half so precious as [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} saw in the fact of being everywhere known and acknowledged as [a constituent part of [Grange]_41-grange Lane;—recognised by [the county people]_{6412-the county people}]_{6411-a constituent part of grange lane;—recognised by the county people} , and by [the poor people]_{6413-the poor people} , and pointed out as [he]_{115-mr cavendish} passed by one and another to [any stranger who might happen to be so ignorant as not to]_{6414-any stranger who might happen to be so ignorant as not to} know [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} . To [people who are not used to it , there is a charm in this universal acknowledgment]_{6415-people who are not used to it , there is a charm in this universal acknowledgment} . And then [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had more need of it than [most men]_{6416-most men} have ; and , when [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} signed [his]_{3-carlingford} patent of gentility , and acknowledged and prized [him]_{3-carlingford} , it did an infinite deal more than [it]_{3-carlingford} had any intention of doing . To keep its regard and recognition [he]_{115-mr cavendish} would have done anything , given up the half or three parts , or even , on emergency , all [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had . Perhaps [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had an undue confidence in the magnanimity of [society]_444-society , and was too sure that in such a case it would behave with a grandeur worthy of the occasion ; but still [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was quite right in thinking that it could forgive the loss of [his]_{115-mr cavendish} fortune sooner than [his]_{115-mr cavendish} real offence . And now it was Thursday morning , the day upon which [he]_{115-mr cavendish} must either fight or flee . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} too had laughed at [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's evenings in [his]_{115-mr cavendish} time , and thought of Thursday lightly as [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's day ; but there was nothing in the least amusing in the prospect of that assembly now . When [a man]_{285-a man} has thoughts like these to entertain [him]_{285-a man} , nothing can be more useless than to go to bed , although in ordinary circumstances , at three o'clock in the morning , that is about the only thing one can do . [Poor Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , however , was not quite free to act as [he]_{115-mr cavendish} thought proper . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} had been a long time away from [home]_287-home , and [he]_{115-mr cavendish} did not feel [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} in a position to shock [[his]_{115-mr cavendish} servants]_{6420-his servants} ' feelings with impunity . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} went to [[his]_{115-mr cavendish} room]_{741-his room} , accordingly , like [a martyr]_{6422-a martyr} , carrying all [his]_{115-mr cavendish} difficulties with [him]_{115-mr cavendish} , and [these unpleasant companions]_{6423-these unpleasant companions} naturally made a night of it when [they]_{6423-these unpleasant companions} had [him]_{115-mr cavendish} all to [themselves]_{6423-these unpleasant companions} . When sheer fatigue and exhaustion procured [him]_{115-mr cavendish} a moment 's sleep , it was only getting deeper and deeper into trouble : for then it was [the Archdeacon who had planted a heavy foot on [his]_{115-mr cavendish} neck , or [General Travers]_{199-general travers} , who , [with still more fatal force]_{6424-with still more fatal force} , had found out the way to [Grove Street]_{27-grove street}]_{199-general travers} . When [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} awoke , [he]_{115-mr cavendish} said to [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} , "_[0-i] Confound [these women]_{3112-these women} ! " with more fervour than ever ; but , at the same time , [he]_{115-mr cavendish} swore a mighty oath to [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} that [he]_{115-mr cavendish} would horsewhip [the fellow who ventured to come in]_{6425-the fellow who ventured to come in} [his]_{115-mr cavendish} way . [Barbara Lake]_120-barbara might be no great things , but at least it was to [him]_{115-mr cavendish} , and [no one else]_{6426-no one else} , that [she]_120-barbara belonged . Such was the complication that afforded [him]_{115-mr cavendish} a little outlet for [his]_{115-mr cavendish} temper in the midst of the dreadful difficulties of [his]_{115-mr cavendish} position , and the question which was constantly renewing itself in [his]_{115-mr cavendish} thoughts , as to whether [he]_{115-mr cavendish} should go or stay . The idea of presenting [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} in the centre of society in [[Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's drawing - room]_{737-miss marjoribanks 's drawing - room} , and being met by [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} , and held up to public contempt there and then , with all [the world]_{331-the world} looking on , and even [Travers]_{199-general travers} , who would carry the narrative out of [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} , was something too horrible to be contemplated ; and yet how was [he]_{115-mr cavendish} to escape ? [He]_{115-mr cavendish} was still in this state of mind , driven backwards and forwards by every new wind , when the morning came , and when [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's note was put into [his]_{115-mr cavendish} hand . For the truth was , that , after long consideration , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had determined that the matter was one which could not be permitted to stand over . [She]_119-lucilla was of too energetic a temperament to let things linger on in an uncertain way when they could be made an end of , and brought to a conclusion ; and then , as [nobody]_4434-nobody can predict what sudden and unexpected turn human affairs may take , it was always possible that , if [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} did not make an end of the business dramatically , and to the satisfaction of [everybody concerned]_{6431-everybody concerned} , it might be found some fine day to have resolved itself by means of some one of those illegitimate and incomplete expedients which abound in ordinary life . It was with this view that [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} took the step of writing to [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had written in the sacred retirement of [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} own maiden chamber]_{6432-her own maiden chamber} , when all [the world]_{331-the world} was still ; perhaps at the moment when [General Travers]_{199-general travers} was , as [he]_{199-general travers} would [himself]_{199-general travers} have vulgarly called it , "_[0-i] chaffing " [Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} about the beautiful and disinterested friendship which united [him]_{199-general travers} to [the young sovereign of [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane}]_{6181-the young sovereign of grange lane} . But naturally such poor raillery was far from the virginal thoughts of [Lucilla]_119-lucilla at that retired and sacred hour ; and [we]_3173-we may venture to add that the elevating influence of [the maiden]_{6078-the maiden} 's bower in which [she]_119-lucilla composed it , and of that tranquil moment of meditation and solitude , breathed in every line , and gave force to every sentiment of the letter which [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} tore open with an excited hand . Perhaps [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was too anxious and curious to give it the solemn perusal which it ought to have received . "_[0-i] [[My]_0-i dear]_{4403-my dear} [Mr Cavendish,—It]_{208-mr cavendish,—it} was very unlucky that [we]_3173-we should have been interrupted this evening at such an important moment , when [I]_0-i had so much to say to [you]_{4403-my dear} . But [I]_0-i think the best thing [I]_0-i can do is to write , feeling quite sure that when [you]_{4403-my dear} know all , [you]_{4403-my dear} can not possibly mistake [my]_0-i motives . [Everybody]_{300-everybody} has retired , and [I]_0-i am quite alone , and the silence[2 ] seems to [me]_0-i full of meaning when [I]_0-i think that the fate of [a person for whom [I]_0-i have so great a regard]_{3175-a person for whom i have so great a regard} may be hanging upon it . [I]_0-i might be afraid of writing to [you]_{4403-my dear} so frankly , if [I]_0-i did not feel quite sure that [you]_{4403-my dear} would appreciate [my]_0-i intention . " [Dear Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , it is not [the Archdeacon who has said anything]_{6436-the archdeacon who has said anything} . [He]_{6436-the archdeacon who has said anything} does not know it is [you]_{4403-my dear} ; therefore , of course , [he]_{6436-the archdeacon who has said anything} could not say anything directly bearing upon [you]_{4403-my dear} . But then , [you]_{4403-my dear} know , if [he]_{6436-the archdeacon who has said anything} were to meet [you]_{4403-my dear} by hazard , as [he]_{6436-the archdeacon who has said anything} is sure to do some day — and for [my]_119-lucilla part [I]_119-lucilla rather think [he]_{6436-the archdeacon who has said anything} is fond of [Grove Street]_{27-grove street} — [you]_{4403-my dear} would be exposed at once , and everything would be lost , for [we]_6437-we all know the prejudices that exist in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} . [I]_119-lucilla have another plan of operations to propose to [you]_{4403-my dear} , which [I]_119-lucilla feel quite sure is for [your]_{4403-my dear} good , and also naturally for the good of [anybody to whom [you]_{4403-my dear} may intend to unite [your]_{4403-my dear} fortunes]_{6438-anybody to whom you may intend to unite your fortunes} . [I]_119-lucilla feel quite sure that it is far safer to adopt a bold resolution , and to have it over at once . Come to dinner to - morrow . If [you]_{4403-my dear} may happen to find [an enemy]_{1207-an enemy} , [you]_{4403-my dear} will find also [an unlooked - for friend]_{6440-an unlooked - for friend} ; and , so far as [I]_119-lucilla am concerned , [you]_{4403-my dear} know that [you]_{4403-my dear} may calculate on [my]_119-lucilla support . [I]_119-lucilla do not wonder at [your]_{4403-my dear} being anxious about it ; but if [you]_{4403-my dear} will only have full confidence in [me]_119-lucilla and a little in [yourself]_{4403-my dear} , believe [me]_119-lucilla it will be all over in a night . If there had ever been anything between [you]_{4403-my dear} and [me]_119-lucilla , as [these stupid people]_{6441-these stupid people} suppose , [I]_119-lucilla might have felt hesitation in writing to [you]_{4403-my dear} like this ; but when [I]_119-lucilla know a thing to be right , [I]_119-lucilla hope [I]_119-lucilla will never be afraid to do it . [I]_119-lucilla have been called upon to do many things that are not common for [girls of [my]_119-lucilla age]_{6442-girls of my age} , and perhaps that is why [I]_119-lucilla made up [my]_119-lucilla mind at once to set this all straight for [you]_{4403-my dear} . Once more [I]_119-lucilla repeat , dear [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , have confidence in [me]_119-lucilla . Come to - morrow evening as if nothing had happened ; and take [my]_119-lucilla word for it that all will go well.—Your [friend]_6443-friend , "_{[119-lucilla]} [Lucilla Marjoribanks]_119-lucilla . " P.S.—If [you]_{4403-my dear} would like to come and talk it over with [me]_119-lucilla to - morrow , [I]_119-lucilla shall be at [home]_287-home till twelve o'clock ; but unless it will be a satisfaction to [your]_{4403-my dear} own mind , it is not necessary for [me]_119-lucilla , for [I]_119-lucilla have all [my]_119-lucilla plans laid . "_{[119-lucilla]} It would be quite out of the question to attempt any explanation of [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} 's feelings when [he]_{115-mr cavendish} read this letter . [His]_{115-mr cavendish} utter bewilderment , [his]_{115-mr cavendish} terror , [his]_{115-mr cavendish} rage , [his]_{115-mr cavendish} final helpless sense that it would be utterly hopeless for [him]_{115-mr cavendish} , or [half a dozen men]_{3176-half a dozen men} , to enter the field against this curious complication of [unknown friends]_{3177-unknown friends} and [open enemies]_{3178-open enemies} and [generous protectors]_{3179-generous protectors} , took away from [him]_{115-mr cavendish} the last remnant of courage . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} did not know what to do or to think . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} swallowed [his]_{115-mr cavendish} coffee with a sense of despair , and sent the rest of [his]_{115-mr cavendish} breakfast away untasted ; thus betraying , without intending it , [his]_{115-mr cavendish} emotions to [[his]_{115-mr cavendish} kitchen]_{3180-his kitchen} . " It stands to reason as there 's a cause for it , "_{[115-mr cavendish]} [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} 's domestics concluded in committee of [the whole house]_{3181-the whole house} ; and surely , if [ever man]_{3182-ever man} had good reason for not eating [his]_{115-mr cavendish} breakfast , it was [he]_{115-mr cavendish} . When [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had gone over it all again till [his]_{115-mr cavendish} head had grown utterly confused and [his]_{115-mr cavendish} thoughts were all topsy - turvy , [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} took a sudden resolution . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} went [upstairs]_362-upstairs and changed [his]_{115-mr cavendish} dress with a certain solemnity . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} made a toilette more careful than if [he]_{115-mr cavendish} were going , as [he]_{115-mr cavendish} once had gone , to propose . It was like [Nelson]_210-nelson going into gala uniform for a battle . And then [he]_{115-mr cavendish} went out to discover , if possible , what was coming to [him]_{115-mr cavendish} . The difference was , that in this battle no honour , but only a possible salvage of reputation and fortunate escape , was to be gained . It is possible that [some people]_{443-some people} may think [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} 's emotions too acute for all the danger to which [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was exposed ; but no doubt every alarm gets intensified when [a man]_{285-a man} broods on it , and thinks of nothing else for weeks at a time . All that [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had to do at the present moment was to walk into [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} by the most frequented way , and to go up [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} , where [every house]_{3186-every house} was open to [him]_{115-mr cavendish} , and where [nobody]_4434-nobody was so great a favourite as [he]_{115-mr cavendish} . There were as many chances in [his]_{115-mr cavendish} favour that [he]_{115-mr cavendish} would not in [that friendly neighbourhood]_{3188-that friendly neighbourhood} encounter [[his]_{115-mr cavendish} one enemy]_{3189-his one enemy} , as there is for [every man who goes into action that the bullet which is predestined to strike]_{3190-every man who goes into action that the bullet which is predestined to strike} [somebody]_312-somebody will not be directed to [him]_{115-mr cavendish} ; but then [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} had not the excitement of personal conflict , nor the kind of security which is given by sharing a risk with [a great many other people]_{3192-a great many other people} . And to see everything smiling and serene around , and yet to know that the most deadly danger may arrive to [you]_3193-you at any innocent opening , or round the first street - corner , is a kind of risk which naturally tells upon the nerves more than a more open peril . [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} met [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} , and [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} was good enough to stop [his]_{115-mr cavendish} brougham and keep [him]_{115-mr cavendish} in conversation for five minutes with [his]_{115-mr cavendish} back to [the foe]_{3195-the foe} , if foe there was approaching ; and then [he]_{115-mr cavendish} met [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} , who all but kissed [him]_{115-mr cavendish} , and was so glad to see [him]_{115-mr cavendish} again , and so pleased that [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was in time to make acquaintance with [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} , and so sure that [Lucilla]_119-lucilla would be quite happy now [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had come back . " Perhaps [I]_{3197-the injudicious old lady} ought not to say so , but [I]_{3197-the injudicious old lady} know [she]_119-lucilla has missed [you]_{115-mr cavendish} , "_{[3197-the injudicious old lady]} said [the injudicious old lady]_{3197-the injudicious old lady} ; and [she]_{3197-the injudicious old lady} took both [his]_{115-mr cavendish} hands and held [the miserable man]_{3198-the miserable man} in a kind of pillory , from whence [he]_{115-mr cavendish} gazed with despairing eyes over [her]_{3197-the injudicious old lady} shoulder , feeling sure that now was the fatal moment , and that [[his]_{115-mr cavendish} enemy]_{3199-his enemy} must be coming . But [fortune]_211-fortune still favoured [him]_{115-mr cavendish} , as it happened . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} had the presence of mind to say , " [I]_{115-mr cavendish} am going to call on [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} ; "_{[115-mr cavendish]} and [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} dropped [his]_{115-mr cavendish} hands on the instant as if they burned [her]_{96-mrs chiley} , and patted [him]_{115-mr cavendish} on the arm and sent [him]_{115-mr cavendish} away . " [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} is sure to be in just now , and [I]_{96-mrs chiley} am so glad ; and , [[my]_{96-mrs chiley} dear]_{4403-my dear} , [you]_{4403-my dear} need not mind [me]_{96-mrs chiley} , for [I]_{96-mrs chiley} am both [[your]_{4403-my dear} friends]_{4408-your friends} , "_{[96-mrs chiley]} [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} said . But when [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was delivered from that danger , something still more formidable awaited [the unfortunate man]_{360-the unfortunate man} . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} could not believe [his]_{115-mr cavendish} eyes at first , nor conceive it possible that [Fate]_212-fate would have such a spite against [him]_{115-mr cavendish} ; but there was no mistaking the crumpled dress , any more than the straight eyebrows and flashing oblique glances that had already found [him]_{115-mr cavendish} out . Of all the horrible chances in [the world]_{331-the world} , it was [Barbara]_120-barbara — [Barbara]_120-barbara , who had a right to think [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had deserted [her]_120-barbara on the previous night , and with whom [his]_{115-mr cavendish} next interview could not be otherwise than stormy — who thus appeared like a lion in [his]_{115-mr cavendish} way . When [he]_{115-mr cavendish} saw what awaited [him]_{115-mr cavendish} , [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} lost courage . [His]_{115-mr cavendish} heart sank down into unfathomable depths . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} did not know what [he]_{115-mr cavendish} could say to [her]_120-barbara to shorten the inevitable interview , nor how [he]_{115-mr cavendish} could escape , nor how hinder [her]_120-barbara from discovering that it was [Lucilla]_119-lucilla [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was going to see ; and [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had no longer any doubt in [his]_{115-mr cavendish} mind that while [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was thus engaged [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} must inevitably appear . If [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had had time to think of [ordinary subjects]_{3203-ordinary subjects} , [he]_{115-mr cavendish} would have been sufficiently annoyed at the idea of an interview with [Barbara]_120-barbara in broad daylight on [the sacred soil of [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} , where [all the world]_{1095-all the world} could or might be [spectators]_{3206-spectators}]_{3204-the sacred soil of grange lane , where all the world could or might be spectators} ; but such a merely prudential sentiment was entirely swallowed up to - day in much more urgent considerations . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} would have been content just now , in the horror of the moment , to plight [his]_{115-mr cavendish} troth to [Barbara]_120-barbara by way of getting rid of [her]_120-barbara , and leaving [his]_{115-mr cavendish} path clear ; but [he]_{115-mr cavendish} could not stop [her]_120-barbara or [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} from advancing , and dared not give any vent to the panic which was consuming [his]_{115-mr cavendish} soul . " Oh , [I]_120-barbara am sure [I]_120-barbara never thought of seeing [you]_{115-mr cavendish} here , [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , "_{[120-barbara]} said [Barbara]_120-barbara , with a toss of [her]_120-barbara head . [She]_120-barbara would have done a great deal to secure [[her]_120-barbara wavering lover]_{3207-her wavering lover} , but [she]_120-barbara could not be amiable at a moment when [she]_120-barbara had [him]_{3207-her wavering lover} at a disadvantage . " Perhaps [you]_{115-mr cavendish} are going to see [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , "_{[3208-the foolish young woman]} said [the foolish young woman]_{3208-the foolish young woman} . To tell the truth , [she]_{3208-the foolish young woman} did not suspect [him]_{3207-her wavering lover} of any such treachery ; but [her]_{3208-the foolish young woman} heart was beating louder than usual , and [she]_{3208-the foolish young woman} had the best position of the two , or thought [she]_{3208-the foolish young woman} had , and chose what [she]_{3208-the foolish young woman} supposed the most aggravating thing to say . But it is always hard to tell what [a man]_{285-a man} may do when [he]_{285-a man} is in a state of despair . [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} looked [her]_{3208-the foolish young woman} in the face with the composure of desperation , though [she]_{3208-the foolish young woman} did not know that . All that [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was able to think of was how to get rid of [her]_{3208-the foolish young woman} soonest , and to be able to continue [his]_{115-mr cavendish} way . " Yes , [I]_{115-mr cavendish} am going to see [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , "_{[115-mr cavendish]} [he]_{115-mr cavendish} said , with a face which extremity rendered stolid and impassible . As for [poor Barbara]_120-barbara , [her]_120-barbara colour changed in a moment . The very least that [she]_{3208-the foolish young woman} had a right to expect was that [he]_{115-mr cavendish} should have asked [her]_{3208-the foolish young woman} pardon , put [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} at [her]_{3208-the foolish young woman} feet ; and [her]_{3208-the foolish young woman} mingled spite and humiliation and mortification at this response were beyond telling . [Her]_{3208-the foolish young woman} cheeks blazed with sudden rage , [her]_{3208-the foolish young woman} passion was so furious that [she]_{3208-the foolish young woman} actually did what [he]_{115-mr cavendish} wanted and stood out of [his]_{115-mr cavendish} way , and made [him]_{115-mr cavendish} an imperious sign to pass on and leave [her]_{3208-the foolish young woman} . But even then [she]_{3208-the foolish young woman} did not expect to be taken at [her]_{3208-the foolish young woman} word . When [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} took off [his]_{115-mr cavendish} hat in that heartless way and passed on , [Barbara]_120-barbara stood aghast , not able to believe [her]_120-barbara senses . Had [he]_{115-mr cavendish} really passed and left [her]_120-barbara , [she]_120-barbara who had done so much for [him]_{115-mr cavendish} ? Had [he]_{115-mr cavendish} actually gone over to [[her]_{3208-the foolish young woman} adversary]_{1133-her adversary} before [her]_{3208-the foolish young woman} very eyes ? [She]_120-barbara stood stock - still when [he]_{115-mr cavendish} left [her]_120-barbara , gazing after [him]_{115-mr cavendish} , blazing with rage and despite , and scarcely able to keep [herself]_120-barbara from shrieking out the torrent of reproaches and vituperations that were in [her]_120-barbara mind . [She]_120-barbara made no attempt whatever to hide [her]_120-barbara wrath or jealous curiosity from any eyes that might be there to see ; but to be sure [she]_120-barbara had , as [[her]_120-barbara sister]_{1483-her sister} said , no proper pride . If [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} had carried out [his]_{115-mr cavendish} intentions , the chances are that [Barbara]_120-barbara , driven desperate , would have rushed after [him]_{115-mr cavendish} , and found some means of breaking in upon [his]_{115-mr cavendish} interview with [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; but after all this badgering , [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had not the courage to carry out [his]_{115-mr cavendish} intentions . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} looked down [the long sunshiny line of [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane}]_{3212-the long sunshiny line of grange lane} with a sickening sense that any of these doors might open at any moment , and [his]_{115-mr cavendish} fate rush out upon [him]_{115-mr cavendish} . There was not [a soul to be seen]_{3213-a soul to be seen} , but that only made it all the more likely to poor [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} 's distempered fancy that [somebody]_312-somebody was coming . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} had not even a single thought at leisure to give to [Barbara]_120-barbara , and never asked [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} whether or not [she]_120-barbara was standing watching [him]_{115-mr cavendish} . All [his]_{115-mr cavendish} senses and faculties were engaged forecasting what might happen to [him]_{115-mr cavendish} before [he]_{115-mr cavendish} could reach [[Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} 's house]_{771-dr marjoribanks 's house} . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} was approaching [it]_3216-it from [the lower end of [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane}]_{3217-the lower end of grange lane} , and consequently had everything to risk ; and when [Mr Centum]_{98-mrs centum} 's door opened , and [all the nurses]_{3218-all the nurses} and [all the children]_{1469-all the children} poured out , [the unfortunate man]_{360-the unfortunate man} felt [his]_{115-mr cavendish} heart jump , and drop again , if possible , lower than ever . It was this that drove [him]_{115-mr cavendish} , instead of going on to [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , to take refuge in [[[his]_{115-mr cavendish} sister]_{577-his sister} 's house]_{3222-his sister 's house} , where the door happened to be open . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} rushed in [there]_4723-there , and took breath , and was safe for the instant . But [Barbara]_120-barbara , for [her]_120-barbara part , watching [him]_{115-mr cavendish} , divined none of [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} 's reasons . [Her]_120-barbara heart too gave a jump , and [her]_120-barbara wrath cooled down miraculously . No doubt it was a little impatience at being questioned which had made [him]_{115-mr cavendish} answer as [he]_{115-mr cavendish} did . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} had not gone to [Lucilla]_119-lucilla — [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had not deserted [her]_120-barbara standard , who had always met [him]_{115-mr cavendish} half - way , and done so much for [him]_{115-mr cavendish} . [Barbara]_120-barbara calmed down as [she]_120-barbara saw [him]_{115-mr cavendish} enter at [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} 's door . After having thus witnessed [his]_{115-mr cavendish} safe exit , [she]_120-barbara felt at liberty to go back and return to [her]_120-barbara own affairs , and prepare [her]_120-barbara toilette for the evening ; for it moved [her]_120-barbara very little less than [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} to know that it was Thursday , and that there was no telling what might happen that night . As for [the hero of all this commotion]_{3224-the hero of all this commotion} , [he]_{115-mr cavendish} went and buried [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} in [[Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} 's back drawing - room]_{3225-mrs woodburn 's back drawing - room} , and threw [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} on the sofa in the dark corner , and wiped [his]_{115-mr cavendish} forehead like the Archdeacon . It was not [his]_{115-mr cavendish} fault if events had overwhelmed [him]_{115-mr cavendish} . If [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had not met in succession [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} and [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} and [Barbara]_{99-mrs woodburn} , [he]_{115-mr cavendish} would have gone right to [Lucilla]_119-lucilla without stopping to question [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} further — but [he]_{115-mr cavendish} could not bear all this accumulation . Panic had seized upon [him]_{115-mr cavendish} , and this panic wrought more effectually than all argument . It was so terrible to live under such a shadow , that [he]_{115-mr cavendish} felt it must be put an end to . If only [he]_{115-mr cavendish} were left at rest for this moment , [he]_{115-mr cavendish} felt that [he]_{115-mr cavendish} could make up [his]_{115-mr cavendish} mind to take the perilous leap at night , and dare everything . " It ca n't be worse than ruin , "_{[115-mr cavendish]} [he]_{115-mr cavendish} said to [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} , and tried not to think that for [[his]_{115-mr cavendish} sister]_{577-his sister} it might be something even worse than ruin . But the first thing of all was to get a little rest in the meantime , and hide [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} , and forget the nightmare that was seated on [his]_{115-mr cavendish} shoulders . When [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} came to [him]_{115-mr cavendish} in haste , and saw [his]_{115-mr cavendish} careful dress and pale looks , [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} was frightened for the moment . [She]_{99-mrs woodburn} thought it possible for one second that despair had driven [him]_{115-mr cavendish} out of [his]_{115-mr cavendish} wits , and that there might be , for anything [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} could tell , a little bottle of prussic acid in [his]_{115-mr cavendish} waistcoat pocket . That was [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} first idea , and [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} second was that [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was going to carry out at last [his]_{115-mr cavendish} most wise and laudable resolution of proposing to [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , and that it was this — naturally a serious and hazardous enterprise — which made [him]_{115-mr cavendish} look so pale . " [Harry]_165-harry , if [you]_165-harry are going to [Lucilla]_119-lucilla — — ! "_{[99-mrs woodburn]} said [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} ; " wait and rest [yourself]_165-harry a little , and [I]_{5894-the anxious sister} will get [you]_165-harry a glass of wine . Keep still ; there 's some Tokay , "_{[5894-the anxious sister]} said [the anxious sister]_{5894-the anxious sister} . " Do n't [you]_165-harry go and worry [yourself]_165-harry . [You]_165-harry shall see [nobody]_4434-nobody . [I]_{99-mrs woodburn} 'll bring it [you]_165-harry with [my]_{99-mrs woodburn} own hand . "_{[99-mrs woodburn]} " Oh , confound [the Tokay]_{213-the tokay} ! "_{[115-mr cavendish]} said [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} . " [I]_{115-mr cavendish} know what [Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} 's Tokay is — if that mattered . Look here , [I]_{115-mr cavendish} want to speak to [you]_165-harry . [I]_{115-mr cavendish} was going to [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , but [I]_{115-mr cavendish} 'm not up to it . Oh , not in the way [you]_165-harry think ! Do n't be [a fool]_{717-a fool} like [everybody]_{300-everybody} . [I]_{115-mr cavendish} tell [you]_165-harry [she]_119-lucilla would n't have [me]_{115-mr cavendish} , and [I]_{115-mr cavendish} wo n't ask [her]_119-lucilla . Read this , which is much more to the purpose , "_{[115-mr cavendish]} [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} added , taking out [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's letter . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} watched [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , while [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} read it , with that sense of contempt and superiority which [a man]_{285-a man} naturally feels who has advanced much beyond the point in any special matter at which [[his]_{285-a man} interlocutor]_{3229-his interlocutor} is still stationary . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} even smiled at [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} cry of horror and amazement , and found the agitation [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} showed ridiculous . " Do n't make a row about it , "_{[115-mr cavendish]} [he]_{115-mr cavendish} said , regaining [his]_{115-mr cavendish} colour as [[his]_{115-mr cavendish} sister]_{577-his sister} lost [hers]_{577-his sister} . " It 's all right . [I]_{115-mr cavendish} ca n't ask [Lucilla Marjoribanks]_119-lucilla to have [me]_{115-mr cavendish} after that , but [I]_{115-mr cavendish} mean to put [my]_{115-mr cavendish} trust in [her]_119-lucilla , as [she]_119-lucilla says . [I]_{115-mr cavendish} was going to ask [her]_119-lucilla to explain ; but after all , on thinking of it , [I]_{115-mr cavendish} do n't see the good of explanations , "_{[115-mr cavendish]} said [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , with lofty tranquillity . " The fact is , [she]_119-lucilla is right , [Nelly]_176-helen , and , stand or fall , [we]_6450-we 'll have it out to - night . "_{[115-mr cavendish]} But [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} was scarcely in a condition to reply , much less to give any advice . " Oh , good heavens ! what does [she]_119-lucilla know ? "_{[5741-the trembling woman]} cried [the trembling woman]_{5741-the trembling woman} . " What do [you]_{115-mr cavendish} suppose [she]_119-lucilla can know ? [She]_119-lucilla gave [me]_{5741-the trembling woman} a dreadful fright , coming and asking about [you]_{115-mr cavendish} and [your]_{115-mr cavendish} name . And then [she]_119-lucilla never was [a great friend of [mine]_{5741-the trembling woman}]_{3146-a great friend of mine} — and if [she]_119-lucilla should say anything to [Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} ! Oh , [Harry]_165-harry , go away , go away , and do n't face [her]_119-lucilla . [You]_165-harry know [you]_{115-mr cavendish} slighted [her]_119-lucilla , and [she]_119-lucilla is laying a snare for [us]_6452-us . Oh , [Harry]_165-harry , go away ! [She]_119-lucilla ca n't do [you]_165-harry much harm , but [she]_119-lucilla could ruin [me]_{5741-the trembling woman} , and any little peace [I]_{5741-the trembling woman} have ! [Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} would never — never forgive — [he]_6453-he would be frantic , [you]_165-harry know . It has always been [he]_6453-he that made a fuss about [the Cavendishes]_{160-the cavendishes} — and , good heavens ! to be in [a girl]_{4462-a girl} 's power , and [she]_119-lucilla one that [you]_{115-mr cavendish} have slighted , [Harry]_165-harry ! Oh , for Heaven 's sake , for pity 's sake , if [you]_165-harry care anything for [me]_{5741-the trembling woman} — — "_{[5741-the trembling woman]} " Hold [your]_165-harry tongue , [Nelly]_176-helen , "_{[115-mr cavendish]} said [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} . " Do n't make a row . What on earth is the use of Heaven's - saking ? [I]_{115-mr cavendish} tell [you]_165-harry [I]_{115-mr cavendish} am going to make an end of it . If [I]_{115-mr cavendish} were to run away now , it would turn up again at some other corner , and some other moment . Give [me]_{115-mr cavendish} a pen and a bit of paper . [I]_{115-mr cavendish} will write a note , and say [I]_{115-mr cavendish} am coming . [I]_{115-mr cavendish} do n't want any explanations . If it 's all a mistake , so much the better ; but [I]_{115-mr cavendish} 'm going to face it out to - night . "_{[115-mr cavendish]} It was some time before [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} recovered [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} senses ; but in the meantime [[her]_{99-mrs woodburn} brother]_{1449-her brother} wrote Lucilla [his]_{1449-her brother} note , and in sight of [[his]_{1449-her brother} sister]_{577-his sister} 's agitation felt [himself]_{1449-her brother} perfectly composed and serene and manful . It even made [him]_{1449-her brother} complaisant to feel the difference that there was , when the emergency really arrived at last , between [his]_{1449-her brother} own manly calm and [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} womanish panic . But then it was for [herself]_{99-mrs woodburn} that [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} was afraid , lest [[her]_{99-mrs woodburn} husband]_{283-her husband} should find out that [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} was not [one of [the Cavendishes]_{160-the cavendishes}]_{642-one of the cavendishes} . " [You]_{99-mrs woodburn} must have been giving [yourself]_{99-mrs woodburn} airs on the subject , "_{[115-mr cavendish]} [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} said , as [he]_{115-mr cavendish} fastened up [his]_{115-mr cavendish} note . " [I]_{115-mr cavendish} never was so foolish as that , for [my]_{115-mr cavendish} part ; "_{[115-mr cavendish]} and naturally the more [he]_{115-mr cavendish} admired [his]_{115-mr cavendish} own steadiness and courage , the steadier and more courageous [he]_{115-mr cavendish} grew — or at least so [he]_{115-mr cavendish} felt for the moment , with [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} terror before [his]_{115-mr cavendish} eyes . " If [you]_{115-mr cavendish} do go , "_{[99-mrs woodburn]} said [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} at last , " oh , [Harry]_165-harry , for goodness ' sake , mind that [you]_{115-mr cavendish} deny everything . If [you]_{115-mr cavendish} confess to anything , it will all be proved against [you]_{115-mr cavendish} ; do n't allow a single thing that 's said to [you]_{115-mr cavendish} . It is a mistaken identity , [you]_{115-mr cavendish} know — that is what it is ; there was a case in the papers just the other day . Oh , [Harry]_165-harry , for Heaven 's sake do n't be weak!—deny everything ; [you]_{115-mr cavendish} do n't know anything about it — [you]_{115-mr cavendish} do n't know what [they]_6455-they mean — [you]_{115-mr cavendish} ca n't understand — — "_{[99-mrs woodburn]} " It is [I]_{115-mr cavendish} that have to do it , [Nelly]_176-helen , "_{[115-mr cavendish]} said [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , more and more tranquil and superior . " [You]_176-helen must let [me]_{115-mr cavendish} do it [my]_{115-mr cavendish} way ; "_{[115-mr cavendish]} and [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was very kind and reassuring to [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} in [his]_{115-mr cavendish} composure . This was how things ought to be ; and it was astonishing how much [he]_{115-mr cavendish} gained in [his]_{115-mr cavendish} own mind and estimation by [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} 's panic . Being [the stronger vessel]_{3236-the stronger vessel} , [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was of course superior to all that . But somehow when [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had got back to [[his]_{115-mr cavendish} own house]_{6297-his own house} again , and had no longer the spectacle of [[his]_{115-mr cavendish} sister]_{577-his sister} 's terror before [him]_{115-mr cavendish} , the courage began to ooze out of [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} 's finger - points ; [he]_{115-mr cavendish} tried hard to stimulate [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} up to the same point , and to regain that lofty and assured position ; but as the evening approached , matters grew rather worse than better . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} did not turn and flee , because flight , in the present alarmed and touchy state of public opinion , would have equally been destruction ; and [nobody]_4434-nobody could answer for it how far , if [he]_{115-mr cavendish} failed to obey [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} , [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's discretion might go . And thus the eventful evening fell , and the sun went down , which was to [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} as if it might be the last sun [he]_{115-mr cavendish} should ever ( metaphorically ) see — while , in the meantime , [all the other people]_{3240-all the other people} dressed for dinner as if nothing was going to happen , and as if it was merely a Thursday like other Thursdays , which was coming to [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla waited till twelve o'clock , as [she]_119-lucilla had said , for [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} 's visit ; and so mingled are human sentiments , even in the mind of [a person of genius]_{3241-a person of genius} , that there is no doubt [she]_119-lucilla was at once a little disappointed , and that [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} gained largely in [her]_119-lucilla estimation by not coming . [Her]_119-lucilla pity began to be mingled by a certain respect , of which , to tell the truth , [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was not worthy ; but then [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} did not know that it was circumstances , and not self - regard , or any sense of dignity , that had kept [him]_{115-mr cavendish} back . With the truest consideration , it was in [the dining - room]_{1337-the dining - room} that [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had placed [herself]_119-lucilla to await [his]_{115-mr cavendish} visit ; for [she]_119-lucilla had made up [her]_119-lucilla mind that [he]_{115-mr cavendish} should not be disturbed this time by any untimely morning caller . But as [she]_119-lucilla sat at the window and looked out upon [the garden]_{695-the garden} , and was tantalised by fifty successive ringings of the bell , none of which heralded [her]_119-lucilla expected visitor , a gentler sentiment gradually grew in [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's mind . Perhaps it would not be just to call it positively regret ; but yet [she]_119-lucilla could not help a kind of impression that if [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} had never come to [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} , and if [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} had never been so weak as to be drawn aside by [Barbara Lake]_120-barbara , and if everything had gone as might have been expected from first appearances — that , on the whole , it might have been well . After all , [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had a great many good qualities . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} had yielded to panic for the moment , but ( so far as [Lucilla]_119-lucilla knew ) [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was now girding up [his]_{115-mr cavendish} loins to meet the emergency in a creditable way ; and if , as has been just said , nothing had come in the way — if there had been no [Archdeacon]_{199-general travers} , no [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} , no [Barbara]_120-barbara — if [Mr Chiltern]_{140-mr chiltern} had died , as was to have been expected , and [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} been elected for [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} — then [Lucilla]_119-lucilla could not help a momentary sense that the arrangement altogether might have been a not undesirable one . Now , of course , all that was at an end . By dexterous management the crisis might be tided over , and the worst avoided ; but [Lucilla]_119-lucilla became regretfully conscious that now no fate higher than [Barbara]_120-barbara was possible for [the unfortunate man who might once , and with hope , have aspired to [herself]_120-barbara]_{3245-the unfortunate man who might once , and with hope , have aspired to herself} . It was very sad , but there was no help for it . A certain tenderness of compassion entered [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's bosom as [she]_119-lucilla realised this change . It would be hard if [a woman]_{4411-a woman} did not pity [a man thus shut out by hard fate from any possibility of ever becoming the companion of]_{3247-a man thus shut out by hard fate from any possibility of ever becoming the companion of} [her]_{4411-a woman} existence — [a man who , on the whole , had many capabilities , yet whose highest fortune in life]_{3248-a man who , on the whole , had many capabilities , yet whose highest fortune in life} could not mount above [Barbara Lake]_120-barbara ! This thought filled [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's heart with gentle regret . It was sad , but it was inevitable ; and when [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} 's note was brought to [her]_119-lucilla , in which [he]_{115-mr cavendish} said simply , and very briefly , that though not sure whether [he]_{115-mr cavendish} understood the meaning of [her]_119-lucilla letter , [he]_{115-mr cavendish} should certainly do [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} the pleasure of accepting as usual [her]_119-lucilla kind invitation , [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's regret grew more and more profound . [Such a man , who had been capable of appreciating [herself]_120-barbara]_{3249-such a man , who had been capable of appreciating herself} , to think that , having known [her]_119-lucilla , [he]_{115-mr cavendish} should decline upon [Barbara]_120-barbara ! The pity was entirely disinterested , for [nobody]_4434-nobody knew better than [Lucilla]_119-lucilla that , under the circumstances , no other arrangement was possible . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} might marry [[the drawing - master]_{347-the drawing - master} 's daughter]_{808-the drawing - master 's daughter} , but [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was too well aware of [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} duty to [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} friends]_{1868-her friends} , and to [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} position in [society]_444-society , to have given [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} consent to [his]_{115-mr cavendish} marriage with [[anybody]_313-anybody 's daughter]_{3256-anybody 's daughter} in [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} . But still it was a pity — [nobody]_4434-nobody could say that it was not a pity — [a man so visibly capable of better things]_{3258-a man so visibly capable of better things} . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , however , could not afford to waste [her]_119-lucilla morning in unprofitable regrets . An evening so critical and conclusive had to be provided for in many different ways . Among other things , [she]_119-lucilla had to invite , or rather command , the presence of [a guest whom , to tell the truth]_{3259-a guest whom , to tell the truth} , [she]_119-lucilla had no particular desire to see . [The Archdeacon]_{199-general travers} was only [a man]_{285-a man} when all was said , and might change [his]_{199-general travers} mind like [other men]_{2341-other men} ; and to bring [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} to [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} in the evening , looking interesting , as , to be sure , [she]_119-lucilla could look by times , after that unpleasant exhibition of [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} 's feelings , was naturally a trial to [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . [Mr Beverley]_{170-mr beverley} had drawn back once before , and that when [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} was young , and no doubt a great deal more attractive than at present ; and now that [she]_{133-mrs mortimer} was [a widow , forlorn and faded]_{3262-a widow , forlorn and faded} , it would be no wonder if [he]_{170-mr beverley} were to draw back , especially , as [Lucilla]_119-lucilla acknowledged to [herself]_119-lucilla , when [he]_{170-mr beverley} saw the ancient object of [his]_{170-mr beverley} affections in [her]_119-lucilla own society , and among all [the fresh young faces of [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane}]_{3263-the fresh young faces of grange lane} : and if [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} should draw back , and leave [the field]_{412-the field} open , and perhaps [the Doctor , who ought to know better]_{3266-the doctor , who ought to know better} , should step in — when [she]_119-lucilla had got so far , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla rose up and shook out [her]_119-lucilla draperies , as if by way of shaking off the disagreeable idea . " At all events [I]_119-lucilla have to do [my]_119-lucilla duty , "_{[119-lucilla]} [she]_119-lucilla said to [herself]_119-lucilla . And thus it was with that last and most exquisite refinement of well - doing , the thought that [she]_{133-mrs mortimer} might possibly be going to harm [herself]_{133-mrs mortimer} in benefiting [others]_2591-others , that [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} heroically put on [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} hat , and issued forth in the dinner - hour of [the little pupils]_{3268-the little pupils} , to invite [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} last and most important guest]_{3269-her last and most important guest} . This period of suspense had not been by any means a happy or comfortable period for [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} . [The poor widow]_{5740-the poor widow} was living in a constant expectation of something happening , whereas [her]_{133-mrs mortimer} only true policy was to have made up [her]_{133-mrs mortimer} mind that nothing would ever happen , and shaped [herself]_{133-mrs mortimer} accordingly to [her]_{133-mrs mortimer} life . Instead of eating [her]_{133-mrs mortimer} dinner as [she]_{133-mrs mortimer} ought to have done at that hour of leisure , and fortifying [herself]_{133-mrs mortimer} for the weary afternoon 's work , [she]_{133-mrs mortimer} was sitting as usual at the window when [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} came to the door . And if it was a tedious business looking out of the window when the rain was drenching the four walls of [the garden]_{695-the garden} and breaking down the flowers , and reducing all the poor little shrubs to abject misery , it could not be said to be much more cheerful in the sunshine , when pleasant sounds came in over [that enclosure]_{3272-that enclosure} — voices and footsteps of [people who might be called alive]_{3273-people who might be called alive} , while [this solitary woman]_{3274-this solitary woman} was buried , and had nothing to do with life . Such a fate may be accepted when [people]_505-people make up [their]_505-people minds to it ; but when , so far from making up [one]_4465-one 's mind , [one]_4465-one fixes [one]_4465-one 's thoughts upon the life outside , and fancies that every moment the call may come , and [one]_4465-one may find [one]_4465-one 's place again in [the active world]_{3281-the active world} , the tedium grows more and more insupportable . As for [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , naturally [she]_119-lucilla could not see any reason why [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} should sit at the window — why [she]_{133-mrs mortimer} could not content [herself]_{133-mrs mortimer} , and eat [her]_{133-mrs mortimer} dinner instead . " There are a great many people in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} who have not nearly such a pleasant lookout , "_{[119-lucilla]} [Lucilla]_119-lucilla said ; " for [my]_119-lucilla part , [I]_119-lucilla think [it]_6456-it is [a very pretty garden]_{6457-a very pretty garden} . [The wistaria]_{6458-the wistaria} has grown quite nice , and there is a little of everything , "_{[119-lucilla]} said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} ; and , so far as that went , [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was no doubt [the best judge]_{3282-the best judge} , having done it all [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . " Oh , yes , it is very pretty ; and [I]_{1180-the widow} am sure [I]_{1180-the widow} am very grateful to [Providence]_{107-providence} for giving [me]_{1180-the widow} such [a home]_{6459-a home} , "_{[1180-the widow]} said [the widow]_{1180-the widow} ; but [she]_{1180-the widow} sighed , poor soul , as [she]_{1180-the widow} said it : for , to tell the truth , though [she]_{1180-the widow} was not so young as [she]_{1180-the widow} once was , it takes [some people]_{443-some people} a long time to find out that [they]_{443-some people} [themselves]_{443-some people} are growing old , and have done with life . And then outside , in that existence which [she]_{1180-the widow} could hear but could not see , there was one figure which was wonderfully interesting to poor [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} ; which is a complication which has a remarkable effect on the question of content or discontent . " [You]_119-lucilla ought to take a walk every day , "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , " that is what is the matter with [you]_119-lucilla ; but , in the meantime , there is something else [I]_119-lucilla want [you]_119-lucilla to do . This is Thursday , [you]_119-lucilla know , and [I]_119-lucilla have always [some people]_{443-some people} on Thursday . It is not a party — it is only an Evening — and no dress to speak of . [Your]_119-lucilla black silk will look quite nice , and be all that is necessary . Black is very becoming to [some people]_{443-some people} , "_{[119-lucilla]} said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla reflectively . [She]_119-lucilla looked at [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} with [her]_{133-mrs mortimer} head a little on one side , and saw in a moment , with the rapid glance of genius , just what [she]_{133-mrs mortimer} wanted . " And some lace for [your]_119-lucilla head , "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} added . " [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} do n't think [you]_119-lucilla have gone off at all , and [I]_{88-miss marjoribanks} am sure [you]_119-lucilla will look very nice . It is at nine o'clock . "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} " This evening , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ! "_{[133-mrs mortimer]} said [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} , faintly : " but [you]_119-lucilla know [I]_{133-mrs mortimer} never go out — [I]_{133-mrs mortimer} am not fit for society . Oh , do n't ask [me]_{133-mrs mortimer} , please ! Since poor [Edward]_190-edward died — — ' "_{[133-mrs mortimer]} Yes , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , "_{[133-mrs mortimer]} it must have been a great loss , [I]_0-i am sure ; though [I]_0-i ca n't say [I]_0-i mind going into [a room]_{3285-a room} alone , as [some people]_{443-some people} do ; but [you]_3287-you know [you]_3287-you can avoid that , if [you]_3287-you like , by coming early . Come at eight , and there will be [nobody]_4434-nobody in [the drawing - room]_{4397-the drawing - room} , and [you]_3287-you can choose [[your]_3287-you own corner]_{3290-your own corner} . Put it quite back — at the back of [your]_3287-you head , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , with a little anxiety . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i could show [you]_3287-you how if [I]_0-i had the lace . [I]_0-i do so want [you]_3287-you to look nice . Oh , never mind the fashion . When [one]_4465-one has a style of [one]_4465-one 's own , it is always twenty times better . Put it as [you]_3287-you used to wear it before [you]_3287-you were married ; and then , with that nice black silk — — " "_{[119-lucilla]} Oh , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , do n't ask [me]_0-i , " said [the widow]_{1180-the widow} . "_{[119-lucilla]} [I]_0-i shall not know how to talk , nor look , nor anything ; and then [I]_0-i know [nobody]_4434-nobody ; and then — — " "_[0-i] [[My]_0-i dear]_{4403-my dear} , [you]_{4403-my dear} have always [me]_0-i , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , with tender reproach . "_{[4403-my dear]} [I]_0-i am so sorry [I]_0-i ca n't stop any longer . [I]_0-i leave it quite to [your]_3287-you own taste about the lace . And [you]_3287-you will find [people]_505-people [you]_3287-you know , [you]_3287-you may be quite sure of that . Remember , not later than nine o'clock ; and come at eight if [you]_3287-you do n't like to come into [the room]_{395-the room} by [yourself]_3287-you . Good - bye now . [I]_0-i want [you]_3287-you to look very nice to - night , " [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} added , giving [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} friend]_{503-her friend} an affectionate kiss ; "_[0-i] [you]_3287-you must , for [my]_0-i sake . " "_[0-i] But , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla — — " cried [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} . It was vain to make any further protest , however , for [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was gone , having , in the first place , communicated [her]_119-lucilla requirements to [Mary Jane]_{184-mary jane} , who was not likely to forget , nor to let [[her]_{184-mary jane} mistress]_{5722-her mistress} be late . "_{[119-lucilla]} And mind [she]_119-lucilla is nice , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} emphatically , as [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} went out at the door . It was necessary [she]_119-lucilla should be nice ; without that the intended situation which [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was preparing — the grand finale of [her]_119-lucilla exertions — would fall flat , and probably fail of its effect . For this it was necessary that [the widow]_{1180-the widow} should look not only pretty , but interesting , and a little pathetic , and all that [a widow]_{910-a widow} should look when first dragged back into society . [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} gave a momentary sigh as [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} emerged from the garden door , and could not but feel conscious that in all this [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} might be preparing the most dread discomfiture and downfall for [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . Even if it passed over as it ought to do , and [nobody]_4434-nobody was charmed but [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} , who was [the right person to be charmed]_{6469-the right person to be charmed} , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla felt that after this [she]_119-lucilla never could have that entire confidence in [[her]_119-lucilla father]_{292-her father} which [she]_119-lucilla had had up to this moment . The incipient sentiment [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} had exhibited was one that struck at the roots of all faith in [him]_{292-her father} as [a father]_{6471-a father} ; and [every person of sensibility]_{6472-every person of sensibility} will at once perceive how painful such a suggestion must have been to the mind of [a young woman so entirely devoted as was [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} to the consolation and comfort of [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} dear papa]_{366-her dear papa}]_{6473-a young woman so entirely devoted as was miss marjoribanks to the consolation and comfort of her dear papa} . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was not allowed to spend the rest of this momentous afternoon in maturing [her]_119-lucilla plans , as might have been necessary to a lesser intelligence ; and when the refreshing moment came at which [she]_119-lucilla could have [her]_119-lucilla cup of tea before preparing for the fatigues of the evening , it was [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} who came to [assist at that ceremony]_{6475-assist at that ceremony} . [The old lady]_{870-the old lady} came in with an important air , and gave [Lucilla]_119-lucilla a long , lingering kiss , as [old ladies]_{6477-old ladies} sometimes do when [they]_{6477-old ladies} particularly mean it . "_{[119-lucilla]} [[My]_0-i dear]_{4403-my dear} , [I]_0-i am not going to stay a moment , but [I]_0-i thought [you]_{4403-my dear} might have something to tell [me]_0-i , " [the kind old woman]_{2441-the kind old woman} said , arranging [herself]_0-i in [her]_{2441-the kind old woman} chair with the satisfaction of [a listener who expects to be confided in]_{6479-a listener who expects to be confided in} . As for [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , who had no clue to [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} 's special curiosity , and who had a good many things on [her]_119-lucilla mind just at that moment which [she]_119-lucilla rather preferred not to talk about , [she]_119-lucilla was for once struck with veritable astonishment , and did not know what to say . "_{[4403-my dear]} [Dear Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} , what should [I]_0-i have to tell [you]_{96-mrs chiley} ? " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . "_{[96-mrs chiley]} [You]_{96-mrs chiley} know very well where [I]_0-i should go the very first moment if anything happened ; " and by way of staving off more particular questions , [she]_119-lucilla took [[her]_119-lucilla old friend]_{1081-her old friend} a cup of tea . "_{[96-mrs chiley]} Yes , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4403-my dear} , [I]_0-i hope so , " said [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} , but at the same time [her]_{96-mrs chiley} disappointment was evident . "_{[96-mrs chiley]} It is very nice , thank [you]_{96-mrs chiley} — [your]_{96-mrs chiley} tea is always nice , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla — but it was not that [I]_0-i was thinking of . [I]_0-i ca n't understand how it is , [I]_0-i am sure . [I]_0-i saw [him]_3299-he to - day with [my]_0-i own eyes , and could not help seeing how anxious [he]_3299-he was looking ! [I]_0-i hope , [I]_0-i do hope , [you]_119-lucilla have not been so cruel as to refuse [him]_3299-he , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla — and all for something that is not [his]_3299-he fault , [poor fellow]_{1049-poor fellow} , or that could be explained , [you]_119-lucilla may be sure . " [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} grew more and more surprised as [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} listened . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} put away the kettle without filling the teapot , and left [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} own cup standing untasted , and went and sat down on the stool by [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} 's feet . "_[3299-he] Tell [me]_0-i whom [I]_0-i have refused this time , for [I]_0-i do n't know anything about it , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; and then [[her]_119-lucilla visitor]_{813-her visitor} burst forth . "_[0-i] It must be all that creature 's fault ! [He]_3299-he told [me]_0-i [he]_3299-he was coming [here]_4529-here ; and to tell the truth , [I]_0-i stood and watched [him]_3299-he , for [you]_119-lucilla know how interested [I]_0-i am , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4403-my dear} ; and then a little while after [he]_3299-he met [that Barbara]_120-barbara . Oh , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , why were [you]_119-lucilla ever so foolish as to have [her]_120-barbara [here]_4529-here ? [I]_0-i told [you]_119-lucilla how it would end when [you]_119-lucilla brought [those artist people]_{3304-those artist people} about [[your]_119-lucilla house]_{5518-your house} . [They]_{3304-those artist people} are [all a set of adventurers]_{3306-all a set of adventurers} ! " cried [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i saw [them]_{3304-those artist people} meet , and [I]_0-i was so disgusted that [I]_0-i did not know what [I]_0-i was doing ; but [he]_3299-he passed [her]_120-barbara as nicely as possible . Just a civil word , [you]_119-lucilla know , and then [he]_3299-he was past . Just as [I]_0-i would have done [myself]_0-i ; for it is always best not to be uncivil to [anybody]_313-anybody . [I]_0-i could see [her]_120-barbara standing as if [she]_120-barbara had been struck with lightning ; and naturally , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , [I]_0-i never thought anything else than that [he]_3299-he had come [here]_4529-here , and that all was right between [you]_119-lucilla . Oh , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4403-my dear} , [I]_0-i hope [you]_119-lucilla are sure [you]_119-lucilla have not refused [him]_3299-he , " [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} said , piteously ; "_{[119-lucilla]} anyhow , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , [you]_119-lucilla need not mind telling [me]_0-i . [I]_0-i may be sorry , but [I]_0-i will not blame [you]_119-lucilla , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4403-my dear} . " "_[0-i] [I]_0-i have not refused [anybody]_313-anybody , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , with a modest innocence that it was a pleasure to see ; "_[0-i] but , [dear Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} , " [she]_{96-mrs chiley} continued , raising [her]_{96-mrs chiley} drooping eyelids , "_{[96-mrs chiley]} [I]_0-i think [you]_{96-mrs chiley} make a mistake about [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} . [My]_0-i own opinion is that [Barbara]_120-barbara would make [him]_{115-mr cavendish} [a very nice wife]_{3312-a very nice wife} . Oh , please , do n't be angry ! [I]_0-i do n't mean to say , [you]_{96-mrs chiley} know , that [I]_0-i think [her]_120-barbara quite what [one]_4465-one would call nice — for [oneself]_4465-one . But then [the gentlemen]_{574-the gentlemen} have such strange ways of thinking . [Many a girl whom [we]_3316-we could not put up with]_{3315-many a girl whom we could not put up with} is quite popular with [Them]_{574-the gentlemen} , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , with a certain mild wonder at the inexplicable creatures whom [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} thus condescended to discuss . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i suppose [they]_{574-the gentlemen} have a different standard , [you]_{96-mrs chiley} know ; and for [my]_0-i part , [I]_0-i would advise [Mr Cavendish]_{3317-mr cavendish} to marry [Barbara]_120-barbara . [I]_0-i think it is the best thing [he]_{3317-mr cavendish} could do . " "_{[3317-mr cavendish]} [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ! " cried [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} , almost with a shriek of horror . [She]_{96-mrs chiley} thought , as was perhaps natural , that there was some pique in what [[her]_{96-mrs chiley} young companion]_{6482-her young companion} said ; not doing [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} justice — as indeed [few people]_{1860-few people} did — for that perfect truthfulness which it was [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's luck always to be able to maintain . [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} thought it was [[her]_{96-mrs chiley} young friend]_{1047-her young friend} 's maidenly pride and determination not to take up the part of [a woman slighted or jilted]_{6485-a woman slighted or jilted} . "_{[119-lucilla]} [You]_{96-mrs chiley} may refuse [him]_{3317-mr cavendish} , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4403-my dear} , if [your]_{96-mrs chiley} heart is not with [him]_{3317-mr cavendish} , " said [the old lady]_{870-the old lady} ; "_{[96-mrs chiley]} but [I]_0-i would not be so hard upon [him]_{3317-mr cavendish} as that , [poor fellow]_{1049-poor fellow} . [You]_{96-mrs chiley} may say what [you]_{96-mrs chiley} please , but [I]_0-i always will think [him]_{3317-mr cavendish} nice , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . [I]_0-i know [I]_0-i ought to be on [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} 's side , " said [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} , putting [her]_{96-mrs chiley} handkerchief to [her]_{96-mrs chiley} eyes ; "_[0-i] but [I]_0-i am [an old woman]_{4744-an old woman} , and [I]_0-i like [[my]_0-i old friends]_{3322-my old friends} best . Oh , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , it is not kind of [you]_119-lucilla to keep up appearances with [me]_0-i . [I]_0-i wish [you]_119-lucilla would give way a little . It would do [you]_119-lucilla good , [[my]_0-i darling]_{3323-my darling} ; and [you]_119-lucilla know [I]_0-i might be both [[your]_119-lucilla grandmothers]_{4888-your grandmothers} , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , " [she]_{4744-an old woman} cried , putting [her]_{4744-an old woman} arm round [her]_{4744-an old woman} favourite . As for [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , [she]_{4744-an old woman} gave [[her]_{4744-an old woman} old friend]_{1081-her old friend} a close embrace , which was the only thing that even [her]_{4744-an old woman} genius could suggest to do . "_{[119-lucilla]} [I]_0-i have always [you]_119-lucilla , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , with touching eloquence ; and then [she]_119-lucilla freed [herself]_119-lucilla a little from [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} 's arms . "_{[119-lucilla]} [I]_0-i do n't say , perhaps , that [everybody]_{300-everybody} will receive [her]_3326-her ; but [I]_0-i mean to make an effort , for [my]_0-i part ; and [I]_0-i shall certainly tell [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} so if [he]_{115-mr cavendish} ever speaks of it to [me]_0-i . As for [Mr Beverley]_{170-mr beverley} , [he]_{170-mr beverley} is going to be married too . Did not [you]_119-lucilla hear ? [He]_{170-mr beverley} told [me]_0-i all about it [himself]_{170-mr beverley} one day , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} ; "_{[170-mr beverley]} and [I]_0-i will ask [him]_{170-mr beverley} to - night if [I]_0-i may not tell [you]_119-lucilla who [the lady]_{3327-the lady} is . It is quite a little romance , and [I]_0-i hope [we]_3328-we shall have two marriages , and it will make it quite gay for the winter . When [you]_119-lucilla know all about it , " [Lucilla]_119-lucilla added tenderly , by way of breaking the shock , "_{[119-lucilla]} [I]_0-i am sure [you]_119-lucilla will be pleased . " But instead of being pleased , [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} was speechless for the moment . [Her]_{96-mrs chiley} fresh old cheeks grew ashy with dismay and horror . "_{[119-lucilla]} [The Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} too ! " [she]_{96-mrs chiley} cried , gasping for breath . "_{[5143-the archdeacon]} Oh , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , [my]_0-i dear?—and [you]_119-lucilla ? " Then [the kind old lady]_{1889-the kind old lady} held [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} fast , and sobbed over [her]_{1889-the kind old lady} in the despair of the moment . To think , after all the pains that had been taken , and all the hopes and all the speculations , that neither [the one]_{6489-the one} nor the other was coming to anything ! "_{[119-lucilla]} If it should be [that General]_{3330-that general} , after all — and [I]_0-i can not abide [him]_{3330-that general} , " sobbed [[Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's anxious friend]_{6490-lucilla 's anxious friend} . But [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's genius carried [her]_119-lucilla through this trial , as well as through all the others which [she]_119-lucilla had yet encountered on [her]_119-lucilla way . "_[0-i] [Dear Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} ! " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , "_[0-i] it is so good of [you]_{96-mrs chiley} to care ; but if it had been that [I]_0-i was thinking of , [I]_0-i need never have come [home]_287-home at all , [you]_{96-mrs chiley} know ; and [my]_0-i object in life is just what it has always been , to be a comfort to [papa]_295-papa . " Upon which [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} kissed [[her]_{96-mrs chiley} young friend]_{1047-her young friend} once more with lingering meaning . "_[0-i] [[My]_0-i dear]_{4403-my dear} , [I]_0-i do n't know what [They]_3334-they mean , " [she]_{96-mrs chiley} said , with indignation ; "_{[300-everybody]} [everybody]_{300-everybody} knows [men]_4399-men are [great fools]_{3337-great fools} where [women]_492-women are concerned — but [I]_0-i never knew what [idiots]_3339-idiots [they]_4399-men were till now ; and [you]_{4403-my dear} are too good for [them]_4399-men , [[my]_0-i darling]_{3323-my darling} ! " said [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} , with indignant tenderness . Perhaps [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was in some respects of the same way of thinking . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} conducted [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} sympathetic friend]_{6492-her sympathetic friend} to the garden door , when it came to be time for [everybody]_{300-everybody} to go and dress , with a certain pathetic elevation in [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} own person , which was not out of accord with [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} 's virtuous wrath . To have [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} and [Barbara Lake]_120-barbara preferred to [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} did not wound [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's pride — one can be wounded in that way only by [[one]_4465-one 's equals]_{6495-one 's equals} . [She]_119-lucilla thought of it with a certain mild pity and charitable contempt . [Both these two men]_{6496-both these two men} had had the chance of having [her]_119-lucilla , and this was how [they]_{6496-both these two men} had chosen ! And there can be little wonder if [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's compassion for [them]_{6496-both these two men} was mingled with a little friendly and condescending disdain . It was , however , an ease to [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's mind that [she]_119-lucilla had let [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} know , and was so far free to work out [her]_119-lucilla plans without any fear of misconception . And on the whole , [[her]_119-lucilla old friend]_{1081-her old friend} 's tender indignation was not disagreeable to [her]_119-lucilla . Thus it was , without any interval of repose to speak of , that [her]_119-lucilla lofty energies went on unwearied to overrule and guide the crisis which was to decide [so many people]_{914-so many people} 's fate . [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} was not [a man to take very much notice of trivial external changes]_{6499-a man to take very much notice of trivial external changes} ; and [he]_{90-dr marjoribanks} knew [Lucilla]_119-lucilla and [her]_119-lucilla constitution , and , being [a medical man]_{672-a medical man} , was not perhaps so liable to parental anxieties as [an unprofessional father]_{6501-an unprofessional father} might have been ; but even [he]_{90-dr marjoribanks} was a little struck by [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's appearance when [he]_{90-dr marjoribanks} came into [the drawing - room]_{4397-the drawing - room} . [He]_{90-dr marjoribanks} said , "_[3341-you] [You]_3341-you are flushed , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ? is anything going to happen ? " with the calmness of [a man who knew there was not much the matter]_{6503-a man who knew there was not much the matter} — but yet [he]_{90-dr marjoribanks} did observe that [her]_119-lucilla colour was not exactly what it always was . "_[3341-you] [I]_0-i am quite well , [papa]_295-papa , thank [you]_295-papa , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , which , to be sure , was a fact [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} had never doubted ; and then [the people]_{811-the people} began to come in , and there was no more to be said . But there could be no doubt that [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had more colour than usual . [Her]_119-lucilla pulse was quite steady , and [her]_119-lucilla heart going on at its ordinary rate ; but [her]_119-lucilla admirable circulation was nevertheless so far affected , that the ordinary rose - tints of [her]_119-lucilla complexion were all deepened . It was not so distinctly an improvement as it would have been had [she]_119-lucilla been habitually pale ; but still the flush was moderate , and did [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} no harm . And then it was [a larger party than usual]_{6506-a larger party than usual} . [The Centums]_{214-the centums} were [there]_4723-there , who were [[General Travers]_{199-general travers} 's chaperons]_{6508-general travers 's chaperons} , and so were [the Woodburns]_{146-the woodburns} , and of course [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} , which made up the number of ladies beyond what was general at [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} 's table . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla received all [[her]_119-lucilla guests]_{845-her guests} with the sweetest smiles and all [her]_119-lucilla ordinary ease and self - possession , but at the same time [her]_119-lucilla mind was not free from some excitement . [She]_119-lucilla was on the eve of a crisis which would be the greatest failure or the greatest success of [her]_119-lucilla public life , and naturally [she]_119-lucilla anticipated it with a certain emotion . [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , for [his]_{115-mr cavendish} part , had sufficient sense to come very early , and to get into a dark corner and keep [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} out of the way ; for though [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was screwed up to the emergency , [his]_{115-mr cavendish} self - possession was nothing to that of [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . But on the whole , it was perhaps [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} who suffered the most . [Her]_3343-her heightened colour was more conspicuous than that of [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , because as a general rule [she]_3343-her was pale . [She]_3343-her was pale , almost white , and had dark eyes and dark hair , and possessed precisely all the accessories which make a sudden change of complexion remarkable ; and the effect this evening was so evident that even [[her]_3343-her husband]_{283-her husband} admired [her]_3343-her for a moment , and then stopped short to inquire , "_[295-papa] By [George]_171-george ! had [she]_3343-her begun to paint ? " to which question [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} naturally replied only by an indignant shrug of [her]_3343-her white shoulders and aversion of [her]_3343-her head . [She]_{99-mrs woodburn} would not have been sorry , perhaps , for this night only , if [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had believed that it was rouge , and not emotion . Of all the people at [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} 's table , [she]_3343-her perhaps was [the only one really to be pitied]_{6511-the only one really to be pitied} . Even [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , if vanquished , would at the most receive only the recompense of [his]_{115-mr cavendish} deeds , and could go away and begin over again somewhere else , or bury [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} in the great depths of [general society]_{6512-general society} , where [nobody]_4434-nobody would be the wiser ; but as for [[his]_{115-mr cavendish} sister]_{577-his sister} , [she]_3343-her could not go away . The first result for [her]_3343-her would be to give [the master to whom [she]_3343-her belonged]_{6515-the master to whom she belonged} , and for whom [she]_3343-her had , with some affection , a great deal of not unnatural contempt , a cruel and overwhelming power over [her]_3343-her ; and [she]_3343-her knew , poor soul , that [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was not at all too generous or delicate to make use of such a power . In such a case [she]_3343-her would be bound to [the rock]_{6516-the rock} , like [a kind of hapless Andromeda]_{6517-a kind of hapless andromeda} , to be pecked at by all the birds and blown at by all the winds , not to speak of the devouring monster from whom [no hero]_{6518-no hero} could ever deliver [her]_3343-her ; and with all these horrible consequences before [her]_3343-her eyes , [she]_3343-her had to sit still and look on and do nothing , to see all the hidden meaning of every look and movement without appearing to see it , to maintain ordinary conversation when [her]_3343-her ear was strained to the uttermost to hear words of fate on which [her]_3343-her whole future depended . No wonder [her]_3343-her colour was high ; and [she]_3343-her could not go into a corner , as [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} did , nor keep silent , nor withdraw [herself]_3343-her from observation . Neither [her]_3343-her pulse nor [her]_3343-her heart would have borne the scrutiny to which [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's calm organs might have been subjected with perfect security ; and the chances are , if [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} had by any hazard put [his]_{326-the doctor} finger on [her]_3343-her wrist when [he]_{326-the doctor} shook hands with [her]_3343-her , that instead of handing [her]_3343-her over to [General Travers]_{199-general travers} to be taken down to dinner , [he]_{326-the doctor} would have , on the contrary , sent [her]_3343-her off to bed . Fortunately by this time the year was declining , and that happy season had returned in which [people once more]_{6520-people once more} begin to dine by artificial light ; and at the same time it was not absolutely dark in [the drawing - room]_{4397-the drawing - room} , so that [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had not , as [she]_3345-she said , thought it necessary to have the candles lighted . "_[3343-her] If there should happen to be a mistake as to who is to take down who , it will only be all the more amusing , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , "_[3344-you] so long as [you]_3344-you do not go off and leave [me]_0-i . " This was addressed to [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} , to whom [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was very particular in [her]_119-lucilla attentions at that moment . [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} [, who was looking on with a great sense of depression]_{6523-, who was looking on with a great sense of depression} , could not help wondering why—"When_[3345-she] [she]_3345-she knows [he]_3346-he is engaged and everything settled , " [the old lady]_{870-the old lady} said to [herself]_{870-the old lady} , with natural indignation . For [her]_{870-the old lady} part , [she]_{870-the old lady} did not see what right [a man]_{285-a man} had to introduce [himself]_{285-a man} thus under false pretences into [the confiding bosom of society]_{6526-the confiding bosom of society} — when [he]_{285-a man} was as bad as married , or even indeed worse . [She]_{870-the old lady} was ruffled , and [she]_{870-the old lady} did not think it worth while to conceal that [she]_{870-the old lady} was so ; for there are limits to human patience , and [a visitor who stays six weeks]_{6527-a visitor who stays six weeks} ought at least to have confidence in [[his]_{6527-a visitor who stays six weeks} entertainers]_{2067-his entertainers} . [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} for once in [her]_{96-mrs chiley} life could have boxed [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's ears for [her]_{96-mrs chiley} uncalled - for civility . "_[3345-she] [I]_0-i think it very strange that it is not [the General who takes [her]_3348-her [downstairs]_{302-downstairs}]_{3347-the general who takes her downstairs} , " [she]_{96-mrs chiley} said to [Mrs Centum]_{98-mrs centum} . "_{[3347-the general who takes her downstairs]} It is all very well to have a respect for [clergymen]_{2090-clergymen} ; but after being here so often , and [the General]_{2891-the general} quite [a stranger]_{4528-a stranger} — [I]_0-i am surprised at [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , " said [the indiscreet old lady]_{6529-the indiscreet old lady} . As for [Mrs Centum]_{98-mrs centum} , [she]_{96-mrs chiley} felt the neglect , but [she]_{96-mrs chiley} had too much proper pride to own that [[her]_{96-mrs chiley} man]_{6011-her man} was not receiving due attention . "_[0-i] It is not the first time [General Travers]_{199-general travers} has been [here]_4529-here , " [she]_{96-mrs chiley} said , reserving the question ; and so in the uncertain light , when [nobody]_4434-nobody was sure who was [[his]_{6011-her man} neighbour]_{6532-his neighbour} , [the procession]_{6533-the procession} filed [downstairs]_{302-downstairs} . To enter [the dining - room]_{1337-the dining - room} , all brilliant and shining as it was , radiant with light and flowers and crystal and silver , and everything that makes a dinner - table pretty to look upon , was , as [Mrs Centum]_{98-mrs centum} said , "_{[199-general travers]} quite a contrast . " [A close observer]_{6536-a close observer} might have remarked , as [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} and [Lucilla]_119-lucilla took [their]_6537-their places , that both of [them]_6537-their , instead of that flush which had been so noticeable a short time before , had become quite pale . It was the moment of trial . [Poor Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , in [his]_{115-mr cavendish} excitement , had taken just the place [he]_{115-mr cavendish} ought not to have taken , immediately under the lamp at the centre of the table . During the moment when [the unsuspecting Archdeacon]_{6538-the unsuspecting archdeacon} said grace with [his]_{6538-the unsuspecting archdeacon} eyes decorously cast down , [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} owned the ordinary weakness of humanity so much as to drop [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} fan and [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} handkerchief , and even the napkin which was arranged in a symmetrical pyramid on [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} plate . Such a sign of human feebleness could but endear [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} to [everybody who was aware of the momentous character of the crisis]_{6539-everybody who was aware of the momentous character of the crisis} . When [these were all happily recovered]_{6540-these were all happily recovered} and [everybody]_{300-everybody} seated , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla kept [her]_119-lucilla eyes fixed upon [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} 's face . It was , as [we]_6543-we have said , a terrible moment . When [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} raised [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} head and looked round [him]_{5143-the archdeacon} , naturally [Mr Beverley]_{170-mr beverley} 's eyes went direct to the mark like an arrow ; [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} looked , and [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} saw at the centre of the table , surrounded by every kind of regard and consideration , full in the light of the lamp , [[his]_{5143-the archdeacon} favourite adventurer]_{6544-his favourite adventurer} , [the impostor whom [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} had denounced the first time [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} took [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} place by [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's side]_{6545-the impostor whom he had denounced the first time he took his place by miss marjoribanks 's side} . [The Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} rose to [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} feet in the excitement of the discovery ; [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} put [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} hand over [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} eyes as if to clear them . [He]_{5143-the archdeacon} said , "_{[199-general travers]} [Good God]_{215-good god} ! " loud out , with an accent of horror which paralysed [the two people]_{6547-the two people} lower down than [himself]_{5143-the archdeacon} . As for [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was not paralysed — [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} who had not lost a single glance of [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} eyes or movement of [[his]_{5143-the archdeacon} large person]_{6548-his large person} . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla rose to the height of the position . [She]_119-lucilla put [her]_119-lucilla hand upon [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} arm sharply , and with a certain energy . "_{[170-mr beverley]} [Mr Beverley]_{170-mr beverley} , [Thomas]_105-tom is behind [you]_{170-mr beverley} with the soup , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . [The Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} turned round to see what it was , conscious that [somebody]_312-somebody had spoken to [him]_{5143-the archdeacon} , but as indifferent to [[his]_{5143-the archdeacon} companion]_{1062-his companion} and to civility as [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} was to [Thomas]_105-tom and the soup . "_[105-tom] What ? " [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} said hoarsely , interrupting [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} scrutiny for the moment . But when [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} had met [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's eye [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} sat down . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla did not liberate [him]_{5143-the archdeacon} for a moment from that gaze . [She]_119-lucilla fixed [her]_119-lucilla eyes upon [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} eyes , and looked at [him]_{5143-the archdeacon} as [people]_505-people only look when [they]_505-people mean something . "_[105-tom] If [you]_3354-you tell [me]_0-i what surprised [you]_3354-you so much , perhaps [I]_0-i can explain , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . [She]_119-lucilla spoke so that [nobody]_4434-nobody could hear but [himself]_{5143-the archdeacon} ; and in the meantime [General Travers]_{199-general travers} at [her]_119-lucilla left hand was making [himself]_{199-general travers} excessively agreeable to [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} , and no doubt occupying all [her]_119-lucilla attention ; and [Lucilla]_119-lucilla never turned [her]_119-lucilla eyes for a moment from [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} 's face . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i beg [your]_3354-you pardon , " said [Mr Beverley]_{170-mr beverley} . "_[3354-you] [I]_0-i was confounded by what [I]_0-i saw . Good heavens ! it is not possible [I]_0-i can deceive [myself]_0-i . [I]_0-i understand [your]_3354-you alarm . [I]_0-i am not going to make a disturbance and break up [[your]_3354-you party]_{3355-your party} . [I]_0-i can wait , " [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} said , drawing a rapid forcible breath . "_[0-i] [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , do [you]_{88-miss marjoribanks} know who [that man]_{3356-that man} is ? " "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} Oh , yes , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , softening into a smile . "_{[216-perfectly]} [Perfectly]_{216-perfectly} , [I]_0-i assure [you]_3354-you . [He]_{3356-that man} is [one of [[papa]_295-papa 's guests]_{3359-papa 's guests} , and very much respected in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{3357-one of papa 's guests , and very much respected in carlingford} ; and [he]_{3356-that man} is one of [[my]_0-i — very particular friends]_{3360-my — very particular friends} , " [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} added . [She]_119-lucilla laughed as [she]_119-lucilla spoke , a kind of laugh which is only appropriate to one subject , and which is as good , any day , as a confession ; and the flush was so obliging as to return at that moment to [her]_119-lucilla ingenuous countenance . "_{[3356-that man]} [We]_3361-we have known [each other]_{679-each other} a long time , " [Lucilla]_119-lucilla went on after that pretty pause ; and then [she]_119-lucilla raised [her]_119-lucilla confiding eyes , which had been cast down , once more to [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} 's face . "_{[3356-that man]} [You]_3354-you ca n't think how nice [he]_{3356-that man} is , [Mr Beverley]_{170-mr beverley} , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} clasped [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} hands together , just for a moment , as [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} did so , with an eloquent meaning which it was impossible to mistake . [The Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} , for [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} part , gazed at [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} like [a man in a dream]_{6559-a man in a dream} . Whether it was true — or whether [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} was being made [a fool of more completely]_{6560-a fool of more completely} than [ever man]_{3182-ever man} before was — or whether [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} was [the victim of an optical]_{6562-the victim of an optical} or some other kind of [delusion,—the poor man]_{6563-delusion,—the poor man} could not tell . [He]_{5143-the archdeacon} was utterly stricken dumb , and did not know what to say . [He]_{5143-the archdeacon} accepted the soup humbly , which [Thomas]_105-tom set before [him]_{5143-the archdeacon} , though it was a white soup , an effeminate dish , which went utterly in the face of [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} principles . And then [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} looked at the innocent young creature at [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} side in that flutter of happy confusion . It was a terrible position for [the Broad - Churchman]_{5812-the broad - churchman} . After such a tacit confession [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} could not spring from [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} seat and hurl [the impostor]_{2374-the impostor} out of [the room]_{395-the room} , as in the first place [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} had a mind to do . On the contrary , it was with a voice trembling with emotion that [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} spoke . "_{[170-mr beverley]} [[My]_0-i dear]_{4403-my dear} [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , " said [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} , "_[0-i] [I]_0-i am struck dumb by what [you]_{88-miss marjoribanks} tell [me]_0-i . Good heavens ! that it should have come to this ; and yet [I]_0-i should be neglecting [my]_0-i duty if [I]_0-i kept silent . [You]_{88-miss marjoribanks} do not — [you]_{88-miss marjoribanks} can not know who [he]_3364-he is . " "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} Oh , yes , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , with another little laugh—"everything_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} — and how [he]_3364-he used to know [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} , and all about it . [He]_3364-he has no secrets from [me]_0-i , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} caught [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} 's eye at the moment , who was casting a stealthy glance in [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} direction , and [who looked cowed and silenced and unquiet to the most miserable degree]_{6568-who looked cowed and silenced and unquiet to the most miserable degree} ; and [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} gave [him]_{115-mr cavendish} a little reassuring nod , which [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} watched with an inward groan . What was [he]_3364-he to do ? [He]_3364-he could not publicly expose [the man who had just received this mark of confidence]_{6570-the man who had just received this mark of confidence} from [[his]_{115-mr cavendish} young hostess]_{6571-his young hostess} , who knew everything . Perhaps it was one of the greatest trials of Christian patience and fortitude which [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} , who was not great , as [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} [himself]_{5143-the archdeacon} would have said , in the passive virtues , had undergone in all the course of [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} life . [He]_{5143-the archdeacon} was so utterly subdued and confounded that [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} ate [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} soup , and never found out what kind of soup it was . That is , [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} consumed it in large spoonfuls without being aware , by way of occupying [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} energies and filling up the time . "_[3364-he] [You]_3365-you can not mean it , " [he]_0-i said , after a pause . "_[3365-you] [You]_3365-you must be imperfectly informed . At least let [me]_0-i talk to [[your]_3365-you father]_{4671-your father} . [You]_3365-you must hear all the rights of the story . If [you]_3365-you will let [me]_0-i speak half a dozen words to — to [that person]_{3367-that person} , [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , [I]_0-i am sure [he]_{3367-that person} will leave [the place]_{770-the place} ; [he]_{3367-that person} will give up any claim — — " "_{[3367-that person]} Oh , yes , please talk to [him]_{3367-that person} , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , "_{[3367-that person]} it will be so nice to see [you]_3365-you [friends]_4912-friends . Nothing would make [me]_0-i so happy . [You]_3365-you know [I]_0-i have heard all about it from [you]_3365-you and from [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} already , so [I]_0-i am sure there can not be much more to tell ; and as for [papa]_295-papa , [he]_295-papa is very fond of [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , with an imperceptible elevation of [her]_119-lucilla voice . "_[295-papa] Is it [he]_{3367-that person} whom [you]_3365-you call [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} ? " said [the Archdeacon]_{170-mr beverley} . [He]_{170-mr beverley} too had raised [his]_{170-mr beverley} voice without knowing it , and [several people]_{6573-several people} looked up , who were not at the moment engaged in active conversation of [their]_{6573-several people} own . [The owner of that name]_{6574-the owner of that name} , for [his]_{6574-the owner of that name} part , also turned [his]_{6574-the owner of that name} face towards the upper end of the table . [He]_0-i was sick of the suspense and continued endurance , and by this time was ready to rush upon [his]_0-i fate . "_{[3367-that person]} Did [any one]_{4391-any one} call [me]_0-i ? " [he]_0-i said ; and there was a little pause , and [the company in general]_{1395-the company in general} fixed [its]_{1395-the company in general} regard upon [those three people]_{6576-those three people} with a sense that something remarkable was going on among [them]_{6576-those three people} , though it could not tell what or why . "_{[4391-any one]} [The Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} wants to make [your]_3365-you acquaintance , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . "_{[5143-the archdeacon]} [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} — [Mr Beverley]_{170-mr beverley} . There , [you]_3365-you know [each other]_{679-each other} ; and when [we]_3374-we are gone [you]_3365-you can talk to [each other]_{679-each other} if [you]_3365-you like , " [Lucilla]_119-lucilla added ; "_[3365-you] but in the meantime [you]_3365-you are too far off , and [I]_0-i want [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} . [He]_{5143-the archdeacon} is so much liked in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} , " [she]_119-lucilla continued , lowering [her]_119-lucilla voice . "_[3365-you] [You]_3365-you ca n't think how glad [we]_3374-we are to have [him]_{5143-the archdeacon} back again . [I]_0-i am sure if [you]_3365-you only knew [him]_{5143-the archdeacon} better — — " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . As for [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} , words could not give any idea of the state of [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} mind . [He]_{5143-the archdeacon} ate [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} dinner sternly after that , and did not look at anything but [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} plate . [He]_{5143-the archdeacon} consumed the most exquisite plats , the tenderest wings of chicken and morsels of paté , as if they had been [[his]_{5143-the archdeacon} personal enemies]_{6578-his personal enemies} . For , to tell the truth , [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} felt the tables altogether turned upon [him]_{5143-the archdeacon} , and was confounded , and did not know what it could mean . [It]_6579-it was [the General]_{2891-the general} who took up [Mr Beverley]_{170-mr beverley} 's abandoned place in the conversation . [The gallant soldier]_{6388-the gallant soldier} talked for two with the best will in [the world]_{331-the world} . [He]_{6388-the gallant soldier} talked of [Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , and all the pleasant hours [they]_6583-they had spent together , and what [a good fellow]_{2615-a good fellow} [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was , and how much [the men in the club]_{6585-the men in the club} would be amused to hear of [his]_{115-mr cavendish} domesticity . It was a kind of talk very natural to [a man who found [himself]_{6586-a man who found himself placed at table between his friend 's sister , and , as he supposed , his friend 's future bride} placed at table between [[his]_{6586-a man who found himself placed at table between his friend 's sister , and , as he supposed , his friend 's future bride} friend]_{1058-his friend} 's sister , and , as [he]_{6586-a man who found himself placed at table between his friend 's sister , and , as he supposed , his friend 's future bride} supposed , [[his]_{6586-a man who found himself placed at table between his friend 's sister , and , as he supposed , his friend 's future bride} friend 's future bride]_{6588-his friend 's future bride}]_{6586-a man who found himself placed at table between his friend 's sister , and , as he supposed , his friend 's future bride} . And naturally [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} got all the benefit . As for [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , [she]_119-lucilla received it with the most perfect grace in [the world]_{331-the world} and saw all the delicate points of [the General]_{2891-the general} 's wit , and appreciated [him]_{2891-the general} so thoroughly , that [he]_{2891-the general} felt half inclined to envy [Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} . "_[3365-you] By [Jove]_130-jove ! [he]_130-jove is [the luckiest fellow [I]_0-i know]_{3377-the luckiest fellow i know} , " [General Travers]_{199-general travers} said ; and probably it was the charms of [his]_{199-general travers} intelligent and animated conversation that kept [the ladies]_{573-the ladies} so long at table . [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} , for [her]_{96-mrs chiley} part , did not know what to make of it . [She]_{96-mrs chiley} said afterwards that [she]_{96-mrs chiley} kept looking at [Lucilla]_119-lucilla until [she]_{96-mrs chiley} was really quite ashamed ; and though [she]_{96-mrs chiley} was at the other end of the table , [she]_{96-mrs chiley} could see that [the poor dear]_{5489-the poor dear} did not enjoy [her]_{96-mrs chiley} dinner . It happened , too , that when [they]_6594-they did move at last , [the drawing - room]_{4397-the drawing - room} was fuller than usual . [Everybody]_{300-everybody} had come that evening — [Sir John]_{158-sir john} , and [some others of [the county people , who only came now and then]_{6598-the county people , who only came now and then} , and without any exception [everybody in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{4984-everybody in carlingford}]_{6597-some others of the county people , who only came now and then , and without any exception everybody in carlingford} . And [Lucilla]_119-lucilla certainly was not [herself]_119-lucilla for the first half - hour . [She]_119-lucilla kept close to the door , and regarded the staircase with an anxious countenance . When [she]_119-lucilla was [herself]_119-lucilla at the helm of affairs , there was a certain security that everything would go on tolerably — but [nobody]_4434-nobody could tell what [a set of men]_{6601-a set of men} left to [themselves]_{6601-a set of men} might or might not do . This was the most dreadful moment of the evening . [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} was in [the drawing - room]_{4397-the drawing - room} , hidden away under the curtains of a window , knowing [nobody]_4434-nobody , speaking to [nobody]_4434-nobody , and in a state of mind to commit suicide with pleasure ; but [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , though [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had cajoled [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} into that martyrdom , took no notice of [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was civil , it is true , to [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} other guests]_{6605-her other guests} , but there could not be a doubt that [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was horribly preoccupied , and in a state of mind quite unusual to [her]_3378-her . "_[130-jove] [I]_0-i am sure [she]_3378-her is not well , " [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} said , who was watching [her]_3378-her from afar . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i saw that [she]_3378-her did not eat any dinner"—and [the kind old lady]_{1889-the kind old lady} got up slowly and extricated [herself]_{1889-the kind old lady} from [the crowd]_{480-the crowd} , and put [herself]_{1889-the kind old lady} in motion as best [she]_{1889-the kind old lady} could , to go to [[her]_{1889-the kind old lady} young friend]_{1047-her young friend} 's aid . It was at this moment that [Lucilla]_119-lucilla turned round radiant upon [the observant assembly]_{6609-the observant assembly} . The change occurred in less than a moment , so suddenly that [nobody]_4434-nobody saw the actual point of revolution . [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} turned round upon [the company]_{1366-the company} and took [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} 's arm , who had just come [upstairs]_362-upstairs . "_[0-i] There is [a very , very old friend of yours]_{3379-a very , very old friend of yours} in the corner who wants to see [you]_3380-you , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; and [she]_119-lucilla led [him]_{115-mr cavendish} across [the room]_{395-the room} as [a conqueror]_{6614-a conqueror} might have led [a captive]_{6615-a captive} . [She]_119-lucilla took [him]_{115-mr cavendish} through [the crowd]_{480-the crowd} , to whom [she]_119-lucilla dispensed on every side [her]_119-lucilla most gracious glances . "_{[3379-a very , very old friend of yours]} [I]_0-i am coming directly , " [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} said — for naturally [she]_119-lucilla was called on all sides . What [most people]_{1186-most people} remarked at this moment was , that [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} , who had also come in with [the other gentlemen]_{6619-the other gentlemen} , was standing very sullen and lowering at the door , watching that triumphal progress . And it certainly was not [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's fault if [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} and [Lady Richmond]_{164-lady richmond} , and [a few other ladies]_{6620-a few other ladies} , were thus led to form a false idea of the state of affairs . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i suppose it is all right between [them]_3381-them at last , " [Lady Richmond]_{164-lady richmond} said , not thinking that [Barbara Lake]_120-barbara was standing by and heard [her]_{164-lady richmond} . According to appearances , it was all perfectly right between [them]_3381-them . [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , triumphant , led [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} all the length of [the room]_{395-the room} to the corner where [the widow]_{1180-the widow} sat among the curtains , and [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} looked on with a visible passion , and jealous rage , which were highly improper in [a clergyman , but yet which were exciting to see]_{6624-a clergyman , but yet which were exciting to see} . And this was how the little drama was to conclude , according to [Lady Richmond]_{164-lady richmond} and [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} , who , on the whole , were satisfied with the conclusion . But , naturally , there were [other people to be consulted]_{6625-other people to be consulted} . There was [Mr Beverley]_{170-mr beverley} , whom [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} held in leash , but who was not yet subdued ; and there was [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} , who began to feel a little curiosity about [[his]_{90-dr marjoribanks} daughter]_{286-his daughter} 's movements , and did not make them out ; and there was [Barbara Lake]_120-barbara , who had begun to blaze like a tempest with [her]_120-barbara crimson cheeks and black bold eyes . But by this time [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was [herself]_119-lucilla again , and felt the reins in [her]_119-lucilla hands . When [she]_119-lucilla had deposited [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} in safety , [she]_119-lucilla faced round upon [the malcontents]_{6627-the malcontents} and upon [the observers]_{6628-the observers} , and on [the world]_{331-the world} in general . Now that [her]_119-lucilla mind was at rest , and everything under [her]_119-lucilla own inspection , [she]_119-lucilla felt [herself]_119-lucilla ready and able for all . [The Archdeacon]_{170-mr beverley} stood before [the fireplace]_{6630-the fireplace} with [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} and [a host of [other gentlemen]_{6632-other gentlemen}]_{6631-a host of other gentlemen} . [Mr Beverley]_{170-mr beverley} 's countenance was covered with clouds and darkness . [He]_{170-mr beverley} stood , not with the careless ease of [a man]_{285-a man} amusing [himself]_{170-mr beverley} , but drawn up to [his]_{170-mr beverley} full height and breadth , [a formidably muscular Christian , in a state of repression and restraint , which it was painful , and at the same time pleasing to see]_{6634-a formidably muscular christian , in a state of repression and restraint , which it was painful , and at the same time pleasing to see} . The Berserker madness was upon [him]_{170-mr beverley} ; and yet such are the restraints of society , that [a young woman]_{454-a young woman} 's eye was enough to keep [him]_{170-mr beverley} down — [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's eye , and the presence of a certain number of [other frivolous creatures in white muslin]_{6636-other frivolous creatures in white muslin} , and of some old women , as [he]_{170-mr beverley} irreverently called [them]_6637-them , who were less pleasant , but not more imposing . [He]_{170-mr beverley} was [an Archdeacon]_{5117-an archdeacon} , and [a leading man of [[his]_{170-mr beverley} party]_{6640-his party} , whose name alone would have conferred importance upon any "_[0-i] movement , " and whom [[his]_{170-mr beverley} bishop]_{6641-his bishop} [himself]_{6641-his bishop} — not to speak of [the clergy whom [he]_{170-mr beverley} charged in [his]_{170-mr beverley} visitation addresses]_{6642-the clergy whom he charged in his visitation addresses} like [a regiment of cavalry]_{6643-a regiment of cavalry}]_{6639-a leading man of his party , whose name alone would have conferred importance upon any " movement , " and whom his bishop himself — not to speak of the clergy whom he charged in his visitation addresses like a regiment of cavalry} — stood a little in awe of . Yet such are the beneficial restraints of society , that [he]_{170-mr beverley} dared not follow [his]_{170-mr beverley} natural impulses , nor even do what [he]_{170-mr beverley} felt to be [his]_{170-mr beverley} duty , for fear of [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , which was about the highest testimony to the value of social influence that could be given . At the same time , it was but natural that under such circumstances [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} should feel a certain savage wrath at the bond that confined [him]_{170-mr beverley} , and be more indignant than usual at the false and tyrannical conventionalism called society . And it was at this moment , of all times in [the world]_{331-the world} , that [General Travers]_{199-general travers} , like [a half - educated brute]_{6646-a half - educated brute} as ( according to [Mr Beverley]_{170-mr beverley} 's ideas ) [he]_{170-mr beverley} was , took the liberty of calling [his]_{170-mr beverley} attention to what [the soldier]_{6049-the soldier} called "_{[3383-pretty girls]} [a lot of [pretty girls]_{3383-pretty girls}]_{3382-a lot of pretty girls} . " "_{[3383-pretty girls]} And everything admirably got up , by [Jove]_130-jove ! " [he]_{170-mr beverley} added ; not having the remotest idea what effect so simple an observation might produce . "_[130-jove] Yes , it is admirably got up , " said [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} , with a snarl of concealed ferocity . "_[3384-you] [You]_3384-you never said anything more profoundly true . It is all got up , [the women]_{3385-the women} , and the decorations , and the gaiety , and all this specious seeming . And these are creatures made in the image of [God]_{215-good god} ! " said [the Broad - Churchman—"the_{[215-good god]} future wives]_{6649-the broad - churchman—"the future wives} and [mothers of]_{3386-mothers of} [England]_33-england . It is enough to make [the devils]_{3387-the devils} laugh and [the angels]_{3388-the angels} weep ! " It may be supposed that [everybody]_{300-everybody} was stricken with utter amazement by this unlooked - for remark . [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} , for [his]_{90-dr marjoribanks} part , took a pinch of snuff , which , as a general rule , [he]_{90-dr marjoribanks} only did at consultations , or in the face of a difficulty ; and as for [the unlucky soldier who had called it forth]_{6651-the unlucky soldier who had called it forth} , there can be no doubt that a certain terror filled [his]_{6651-the unlucky soldier who had called it forth} manly bosom ; for [he]_{6651-the unlucky soldier who had called it forth} naturally felt as if [he]_{6651-the unlucky soldier who had called it forth} must have said something extraordinary to call forth such a response . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i never was accused before of saying anything profoundly true , " [the General]_{2891-the general} said , and [he]_{2891-the general} grew pale . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i did n't mean it , [I]_0-i 'm sure , if that is any justification . Where has [Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} vanished to , [I]_0-i wonder ? " [the soldier]_{6049-the soldier} added , looking round [him]_{6049-the soldier} , scared and nervous — for it was evident that [his]_{6049-the soldier} only policy was to escape from society in which [he]_{6049-the soldier} was thus liable to commit [himself]_{6049-the soldier} without knowing how . "_{[115-mr cavendish]} Female education is a monstrous mistake , " said [Mr Beverley—"always]_{217-mr beverley—"always}_{[115-mr cavendish]} has been , and , so far as [I]_0-i can see , always will be . Why should [we]_3389-our do [our]_3389-our best to make [[our]_3389-our women]_{3390-our women} idiots ? [They]_{3390-our women} are bad enough by nature . Instead of counterbalancing [their]_{3390-our women} native frivolity by some real instruction —— good heavens ! " [The critic]_{6654-the critic} paused . It was not that [his]_{6654-the critic} emotions were too much for [him]_{6654-the critic} ; it was because [the crowd]_{480-the crowd} opened a moment , and afforded [him]_{6654-the critic} a glimpse of [a figure in black silk]_{6656-a figure in black silk} , with the lace for which [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had stipulated falling softly over a head which had not quite lost its youthful grace . [He]_{6654-the critic} gave a glance round [him]_{6654-the critic} to see if [the coast]_{6657-the coast} was clear . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was out of the way at the other end of [the room]_{395-the room} , and [he]_{6654-the critic} was free . [He]_{6654-the critic} made but one stride through the unconscious assembly which [he]_{6654-the critic} had been criticising so severely , and all but knocked down [little Rose Lake]_108-rose , who was not looking at [the Archdeacon]_{170-mr beverley} , though [she]_108-rose stood straight in [his]_{6654-the critic} way . [He]_{6654-the critic} might have stepped over [her]_108-rose head without knowing it , so much was [he]_{6654-the critic} moved . [All the gay crowd]_{6659-all the gay crowd} gave way before [him]_{6654-the critic} with a cry and flutter ; and [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , for [her]_119-lucilla part , was out of the way ! But there are moments when to be out of the way is the highest proof of genius . [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had just had a cup of tea brought [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , of which [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had great need , and [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} face was turned in the other direction , but yet [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was aware that [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} had passed like [a Berserker through those ranks which were not the ranks of [[his]_3391-his enemies]_{5923-his enemies}]_{6661-a berserker through those ranks which were not the ranks of his enemies} . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} felt without seeing it that the "_[3391-his] wind of [his]_3391-his going " agitated [his]_3391-his own large coat tails and heavy locks , and made a perfect hurricane among the white muslin . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's heart beat quicker , and [she]_119-lucilla put down [her]_119-lucilla tea , though [she]_119-lucilla had so much need of it . [She]_119-lucilla could not swallow the cordial at such a moment of excitement . But [she]_119-lucilla never once turned [her]_119-lucilla head , nor left off [her]_119-lucilla conversation , nor betrayed the anxiety [she]_119-lucilla felt . Up to this time [she]_119-lucilla had managed everything [herself]_119-lucilla , which was comparatively easy ; but [she]_119-lucilla felt by instinct that now was the moment to make a high effort and leave things alone . And it may be added that nothing but an inherent sense of doing the right thing under the circumstances could have inspired [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} to the crowning achievement of keeping out of the way . When [Mr Beverley]_{170-mr beverley} arrived in front of [the two people who were seated together in the recess of the window]_{6663-the two people who were seated together in the recess of the window} , [he]_{170-mr beverley} made no assault upon [them]_{6663-the two people who were seated together in the recess of the window} , as [his]_{170-mr beverley} manner might have suggested . On the contrary , [he]_{170-mr beverley} placed [himself]_{170-mr beverley} in front of [them]_{6663-the two people who were seated together in the recess of the window} , with [his]_{170-mr beverley} back to [the company]_{1366-the company} , creating thus a most effectual moral and physical barrier between the little nook where [his]_{170-mr beverley} own private vengeance and fate were about to be enacted , and [the conventional world which [he]_{170-mr beverley} had just been denouncing]_{6665-the conventional world which he had just been denouncing} . [The Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} shut [the two culprits]_{1756-the two culprits} off from all succour , and looked down upon [them]_{1756-the two culprits} , casting [them]_{1756-the two culprits} into profound shade . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i do n't know what combination of circumstances has produced this meeting , " [he]_0-i said , "_[0-i] but the time was ripe for it , and [I]_0-i am glad it has happened , " and it was with dry lips and the calmness of passion that [he]_0-i spoke . [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} gave a little cry of terror , but [[her]_{133-mrs mortimer} companion]_{512-her companion} , for [his]_{512-her companion} part , sat quite dumb and immovable . The moment had arrived at last , and perhaps [he]_{170-mr beverley} too was glad it had come . [He]_{170-mr beverley} sat still , expecting to see the earth crumble under [his]_{170-mr beverley} feet , expecting to hear the humble name [he]_{170-mr beverley} had once borne proclaimed aloud , and to hear ridicule and shame poured upon [the impostor who had called [himself]_{6669-the impostor who had called himself one of the cavendishes} [one of [the Cavendishes]_{643-the cavendishes}]_{642-one of the cavendishes}]_{6669-the impostor who had called himself one of the cavendishes} . But it was no use struggling any longer . [He]_{170-mr beverley} did not even raise [his]_{170-mr beverley} eyes , but sat still , waiting for the thunderbolt to fall . But to tell the truth , [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} , though a torrent of words came rushing to [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} lips , felt at a difficulty how to begin . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i do n't understand how it is that [I]_0-i find [you]_3392-you here with [the man who has ruined [your]_3392-you prospects]_{3393-the man who has ruined your prospects} , " [he]_0-i said , with a slight incoherence ; and then [he]_0-i changed the direction of [his]_0-i attack . "_{[3393-the man who has ruined your prospects]} But it is [you]_3392-you with whom [I]_0-i have to do , " [he]_0-i said ; "_[3392-you] [you]_3392-you , [sir]_4493-sir , who venture to introduce [yourself]_3392-you into society with — with [[your]_3392-you victim]_{3395-your victim} by [your]_3392-you side . Do [you]_3392-you not understand that compassion is impossible in such a case , and that it is [my]_0-i duty to expose [you]_3392-you ? [You]_3392-you have told some plausible story here , [I]_0-i suppose , but nothing can stand against the facts . It is [my]_0-i duty to inform [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} that it is [a criminal who has stolen into [[his]_{90-dr marjoribanks} house]_{1637-his house} and [his]_{90-dr marjoribanks} confidence — that it is a conspirator who has ventured to approach [[his]_{90-dr marjoribanks} daughter]_{286-his daughter} — that it is —]_{3396-a criminal who has stolen into his house and his confidence — that it is a conspirator who has ventured to approach his daughter — that it is —} — " "_{[3399-a criminal]} [A criminal]_{3399-a criminal} ? [a conspirator]_{3400-a conspirator} ? " said [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , and [he]_{115-mr cavendish} looked in [[his]_{115-mr cavendish} accuser]_{6673-his accuser} 's face with an amazement which , notwithstanding [his]_{115-mr cavendish} rage , struck [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} . If [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had called [him]_{6673-his accuser} [an impostor]_{2788-an impostor} , [the culprit]_{1119-the culprit} would have quailed and made no reply . But the exaggeration saved [him]_{115-mr cavendish} . After that first look of surprise , [he]_{115-mr cavendish} rose to [his]_{115-mr cavendish} feet and confronted [the avenger]_{6677-the avenger} , who saw [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had made a blunder without knowing what it was . "_{[3400-a conspirator]} [You]_3401-you must be under some strange mistake , " [he]_{115-mr cavendish} said . "_[3401-you] What do [you]_3401-you accuse [me]_0-i of ? [I]_0-i know nothing about crime or conspiracy . Either [you]_3401-you are strangely mistaken , or [you]_3401-you have forgotten what the words mean . " "_[3401-you] They are words which [I]_0-i mean to prove , " said [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} ; but there can be no doubt that [his]_0-i certainty was diminished by the surprise with which [his]_0-i accusation was received . It checked [his]_0-i first heat , and it was with a slightly artificial excitement that [he]_0-i went on , trying to work [himself]_0-i up again to the same point . "_[3401-you] [You]_3401-you who worked [yourself]_3401-you into [a wretched old man]_{3402-a wretched old man} 's confidence , and robbed [an unoffending woman]_{3403-an unoffending woman} , " said [Mr Beverley]_{170-mr beverley} ; and then in spite of [himself]_0-i [he]_0-i stopped short ; for it was easier to say such things to [a woman , who contradicted without giving much reason]_{6679-a woman , who contradicted without giving much reason} , than to [a man who , with an air of the utmost astonishment , stood regarding [[his]_0-i accuser]_{6673-his accuser} in the face]_{6680-a man who , with an air of the utmost astonishment , stood regarding his accuser in the face} . "_[3401-you] These are very extraordinary accusations , " said [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} . "_[3401-you] Have [you]_3401-you ever considered whether [you]_3401-you had any proof to support them ? " [He]_0-i was not angry to speak of , because [he]_0-i had been entirely taken by surprise , and because at the same time [he]_0-i was unspeakably relieved , and felt that the real danger , the danger which [he]_0-i had so much dreaded , was past and over . [He]_0-i recovered all [his]_0-i coolness from the moment [he]_0-i found out that it was not a venial imposition practised upon society , but a social crime of the ugliest character , of which [he]_0-i was accused . [He]_0-i was innocent , and [he]_0-i could be tranquil on that score . "_[3401-you] As for robbing [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} , " [he]_0-i added with a little impatience , "_{[133-mrs mortimer]} [she]_{133-mrs mortimer} knows , on the contrary , that [I]_0-i have always been most anxious and ready to befriend [her]_{133-mrs mortimer} — — " "_[0-i] To befriend —— [Her]_{133-mrs mortimer} ! " cried [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} , restored to all [his]_0-i first impetuosity . [He]_0-i could not swear , because it was against [his]_0-i cloth and [his]_0-i principles ; but [he]_0-i said , "_{[133-mrs mortimer]} Good heavens ! " in a tone which would have perfectly become a much less mild expletive . "_{[133-mrs mortimer]} It is better [we]_3404-we should understand [each other]_{679-each other} thoroughly , " [he]_0-i said . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i am not in a humour for trifling . [I]_0-i consider it is [her]_{133-mrs mortimer} fortune which enables [you]_3406-you to make an appearance here . It is [her]_{133-mrs mortimer} money [you]_3406-you are living upon , and which gives [you]_3406-you position , and makes [you]_3406-you presume as — as [you]_3406-you are doing — upon [my]_0-i forbearance . Do [you]_3406-you think it possible that [I]_0-i can pass over all this and let [you]_3406-you keep what is not [yours]_3406-you ? If [you]_3406-you choose to give up everything , and retire from [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} , and withdraw all [your]_3406-you pretensions —— It is not for [my]_0-i part , " said [Mr Beverley]_{170-mr beverley} , with solemnity , taking breath , "_[0-i] to deal harshly with [a penitent sinner]_{3407-a penitent sinner} . It is [my]_0-i duty , as [a clergyman]_{5109-a clergyman} , to offer [you]_3406-you at least a place of repentance . After that — — " But [he]_{170-mr beverley} was interrupted once more . [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} made [her]_{133-mrs mortimer} faint voice heard in a remonstrance . "_{[206-charles]} Oh , [Charles]_206-charles , [I]_0-i always told [you]_206-charles — [I]_0-i had no right to anything ! " cried [the terrified widow]_{6683-the terrified widow} ; but that was not what stopped [the Archdeacon]_{170-mr beverley} . It was because [[his]_{170-mr beverley} adversary]_{6684-his adversary} laughed that [he]_{170-mr beverley} stopped short . No doubt it was the metallic laugh of [a man]_{285-a man} in great agitation , but still [Mr Beverley]_{170-mr beverley} 's ear was not fine enough at that moment to discriminate . [He]_{170-mr beverley} paused as [a man]_{285-a man} naturally pauses at the sound of ridicule , still furious , yet abashed , and half conscious of a ludicrous aspect to [his]_{170-mr beverley} passion — and turned [his]_{170-mr beverley} full face to [[his]_{170-mr beverley} antagonist]_{6687-his antagonist} , and stood at bay . "_{[206-charles]} It is a modest request , certainly , " [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} said . "_{[206-charles]} Give up all [I]_0-i have and all [I]_0-i am , and perhaps [you]_206-charles will forgive [me]_0-i ! [You]_206-charles must think [me]_0-i [a fool]_{717-a fool} to make such a proposal ; but look here , " said [the accused]_{6688-the accused} energetically ; "_[0-i] [I]_0-i will tell [you]_206-charles the true state of affairs , if for once [you]_206-charles will listen . [I]_0-i do it , not for [my]_0-i sake , nor for [your]_206-charles sake , but for the sake of — of [the women involved]_{3410-the women involved} , " [he]_0-i added hastily ; and it was well for [him]_0-i that , instead of looking at [the shrinking widow beside [him]_0-i]_{6689-the shrinking widow beside him} as [he]_0-i said so , [his]_0-i eye had been caught by the eager eye of [[his]_0-i sister]_{577-his sister} , who was watching from [her]_{577-his sister} corner . With that stimulus [he]_0-i went on , calming [himself]_0-i down , and somehow subduing and imposing upon [the angry man]_{6691-the angry man} by the mere act of encountering [him]_{6691-the angry man} fairly and openly . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i will tell [you]_206-charles what are the actual circumstances , and [you]_206-charles can see the will itself if [you]_206-charles will take the trouble , " said [the defendant]_{6692-the defendant} , with a nervous moderation and self - restraint , in which there was also a certain thrill of indignation . "_[0-i] [The old man [you]_206-charles speak of]_{3411-the old man you speak of} might have left [his]_{3411-the old man you speak of} money to [a more worthy person]_{3412-a more worthy person} than [myself]_0-i , but [he]_{3411-the old man you speak of} never meant to leave it to [[his]_{3411-the old man you speak of} grand - niece]_{3413-his grand - niece} ; and [she]_{3413-his grand - niece} knew that . [She]_{3413-his grand - niece} was neither [[his]_{3411-the old man you speak of} companion]_{1062-his companion} nor [[his]_{3411-the old man you speak of} nurse]_{3415-his nurse} . There was nothing between [them]_3416-them but a few drops of blood . For [my]_0-i part , [I]_0-i gave [him]_{3411-the old man you speak of} —— but , to be sure , it would not interest [you]_206-charles to know how [I]_0-i spent [my]_0-i youth . [You]_206-charles came upon the scene like — a man in a passion , " [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} said , with an abrupt laugh , which this time was more feeble , and proved that [his]_{115-mr cavendish} composure was giving way , "_{[206-charles]} and misjudged everything , as was natural . [You]_206-charles are doing the same again , or trying to do it . But [you]_206-charles are [a clergyman]_{5109-a clergyman} , and when [you]_206-charles insult [a man]_{285-a man} — — " "_{[206-charles]} [I]_0-i am ready to give [him]_{3411-the old man you speak of} satisfaction , " said [the Broad - Churchman]_{5812-the broad - churchman} hotly ; and then [he]_0-i made a pause , and that sense of ridicule which is latent in [every Englishman]_{6694-every englishman} 's mind , came to [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} 's aid . [He]_0-i began to feel ashamed of [himself]_0-i , and at the same time [his]_0-i eye caught [his]_0-i own reflection in a mirror , and the clerical coat which contrasted so grotesquely with [his]_0-i offer of "_[0-i] satisfaction . " [Mr Beverley]_{170-mr beverley} started a little , and changed [his]_{170-mr beverley} tone . "_[0-i] This has lasted long enough , " [he]_{170-mr beverley} said , in [his]_{170-mr beverley} abrupt imperious way . "_[0-i] This is not the place nor the time for such a discussion . [We]_3419-we shall meet elsewhere , " [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} added austerely , with a significance which it is impossible to describe . [His]_{5143-the archdeacon} air and [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} words were full of severe and hostile meaning , and yet [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} did not know what [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} meant any more than [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} did , who took [him]_{5143-the archdeacon} at [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} word , and retired , and made an end of the interview . Whatever [the Archdeacon]_{170-mr beverley} meant , it was [[his]_{5143-the archdeacon} adversary]_{6684-his adversary} who was the victor . [He]_{5143-the archdeacon} went off , threading [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} way through [the curious spectators]_{6698-the curious spectators} with a sense of relief that almost went the length of ecstasy . [He]_{5143-the archdeacon} might have been walking on [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} head for anything [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} knew . [His]_{5143-the archdeacon} senses were all lost and swallowed up in the overwhelming and incredible consciousness of safety . Where were [they]_3419-we to meet elsewhere ? With pistols in [a corner of [Carlingford Common]_{53-carlingford common}]_{6699-a corner of carlingford common} , or perhaps with [their]_3419-we fists alone , as [Mr Beverley]_{170-mr beverley} was [Broad - Church]_{40-broad - church} ? When [a man]_{285-a man} has been near ruin and has escaped by a hair - breadth , [he]_{285-a man} may be permitted to be out of [his]_{285-a man} wits for a few minutes afterwards . And the idea of fighting a duel with [a dignitary of [the Church]_{6702-the church}]_{6701-a dignitary of the church} so tickled [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , that [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had not the prudence to keep it to [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} . "_[3420-you] [You]_3420-you will stand by [me]_0-i if [he]_3421-he calls [me]_0-i out ? " [he]_0-i said to [General Travers]_{199-general travers} as [he]_0-i passed ; and the air of utter consternation with which [the warrior]_{5989-the warrior} regarded [him]_{115-mr cavendish} , drove [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} into such agonies of laughter , that [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had to retire to [the landing - place]_{6704-the landing - place} and suffocate [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} to subdue it . If [any man]_{2100-any man} had said to [him]_{115-mr cavendish} that [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was hysterical , the chances are that it was [he]_{115-mr cavendish} who would have called [that man]_{3356-that man} out , or at least knocked [him]_{3356-that man} down . But [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had to steal [downstairs]_{302-downstairs} afterwards and apply to [Thomas]_105-tom for a cordial more potent than tea ; for naturally , when [a man]_{285-a man} has been hanging over an abyss for ever so long , it is no great wonder if [he]_{285-a man} loses [his]_{285-a man} head and balance when [he]_{285-a man} suddenly finds [himself]_{285-a man} standing on firm ground , and feels that [he]_{285-a man} has escaped . As for [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} , when [the other]_{5266-the other} was gone , [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} sat down silently on [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} abandoned chair . [He]_{5143-the archdeacon} was one of [the men who take pride in seeing both sides of a question]_{6711-the men who take pride in seeing both sides of a question} ; and to tell the truth , [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} was always very candid about disputed points in theology , and ready to entertain [everybody]_{300-everybody} 's objection ; but it was a different thing when the matter was a matter of fact . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} put down [his]_{115-mr cavendish} face into [his]_{115-mr cavendish} hands , and tried to think whether it was possible that what [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had just heard might be the true state of the case . To be sure , [the widow who was seated half fainting]_{6713-the widow who was seated half fainting} by [his]_{115-mr cavendish} side had given [him]_{115-mr cavendish} the same account often enough , but somehow it was more effective from the lips of [a man who confronted [him]_{115-mr cavendish}]_{6714-a man who confronted him} than from [the mild and weeping woman whom [he]_{115-mr cavendish} loved better than anything else in [the world]_{331-the world}]_{6715-the mild and weeping woman whom he loved better than anything else in the world} , but [whose opinion on any earthly ( or heavenly ) subject]_{6717-whose opinion on any earthly ( or heavenly ) subject} had not the weight of a straw upon [him]_{115-mr cavendish} . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} tried to take that view of it ; and then it occurred to [him]_{115-mr cavendish} that nothing was more ludicrous and miserable than the position of [a man who goes to law without adequate reason]_{6718-a man who goes to law without adequate reason} , or without proof to maintain [his]_{115-mr cavendish} cause . Such a horrible divergence from everything that was just and right might be , as that [the well - known and highly - esteemed Archdeacon Beverley]_{6719-the well - known and highly - esteemed archdeacon beverley} might be held up for the amusement and edification of [the country]_{1966-the country} in [a Times leader]_{6721-a times leader} , which was a martyrdom [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} would have rather liked than otherwise in a worthy cause , but not for a wretched private business connected with money . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} sighed as [he]_{115-mr cavendish} pondered , feeling , as so many have felt , the difficulties which attend [a good man]_{4891-a good man} 's progress in this life — how that which is just is not always that which is expedient , and how [the righteous]_{6724-the righteous} have to submit to many inconveniences in order that [the adversary]_{6725-the adversary} may have no occasion to blaspheme . In this state of mind [a man]_{285-a man} naturally softens towards [a tender and wistful sympathiser close at hand]_{6727-a tender and wistful sympathiser close at hand} . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} sighed once more heavily , and lifted [his]_{115-mr cavendish} head , and took into [his]_{115-mr cavendish} own a soft pale hand which was visible near [him]_{115-mr cavendish} among the folds of black silk . "_[3420-you] So [you]_3422-you too have been brought into it , [Helen]_176-helen , " [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} said pathetically ; "_[176-helen] [I]_0-i did not expect to see [you]_3422-you [here]_4529-here . " "_[176-helen] It was [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , " said [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} timidly ; "_[176-helen] it was not any wish of [mine]_0-i . Oh , [Charles]_206-charles ! if [you]_206-charles would let [me]_0-i speak . If [you]_206-charles will but forget all this , and think no more about it ; and [I]_0-i will do [my]_0-i best to make [you]_206-charles a — — " Here [the poor woman]_{948-the poor woman} stopped short all at once . What [she]_{948-the poor woman} meant to have said was , that [she]_{948-the poor woman} would make [him]_206-charles [a good wife]_{6730-a good wife} , which nature and truth and the circumstances all prompted [her]_{948-the poor woman} to say — as the only possible solution to the puzzle . But when [she]_{948-the poor woman} had got so far , [the poor widow]_{5740-the poor widow} stopped , blushing and tingling all over , with a sense of shame , more overwhelming than if [she]_{948-the poor woman} had done a wicked action . It was nothing but pure honesty and affection that prompted [her]_{948-the poor woman} to speak ; and yet , if it had been the vilest sentiment in human nature , [she]_{948-the poor woman} would not have been so utterly ashamed . "_[0-i] That was not what [I]_0-i meant to say ! " [she]_{948-the poor woman} cried , with sharp and sudden wretchedness ; and was not the least ashamed of telling a downright lie instead . But , to tell the truth , [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} was paying no particular attention . [He]_{5143-the archdeacon} had never loved [any other woman]_{6733-any other woman} ; but [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} was a little indifferent as to what innocent nonsense [she]_{948-the poor woman} might please to say . So that [her]_{948-the poor woman} confusion and misery , and even the half offer of [herself]_{948-the poor woman} which occasioned these feelings , were lost upon [him]_{5143-the archdeacon} . [He]_{5143-the archdeacon} kept [her]_{948-the poor woman} hand and caressed it in the midst of [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} own thoughts , as if it was [a child]_{702-a child} 's head [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} was patting . "_[0-i] [[My]_0-i poor [Helen]_176-helen]_{3424-my poor helen} , " [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} said , coming back to [her]_176-helen when [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} found [she]_176-helen had stopped speaking , "_[0-i] [I]_0-i do n't see why [you]_176-helen should not come , if this sort of thing is any pleasure to [you]_176-helen ; but afterwards — — " [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} said reflectively . [He]_{5143-the archdeacon} went to that sort of thing often [himself]_{5143-the archdeacon} , and rather liked it , and did not think of any afterwards ; but perhaps the case of [a weak woman]_{6735-a weak woman} was different , or perhaps it was only that [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} happened to be after [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} downfall in a pathetic and reflective state of mind . "_[0-i] Afterwards ? " said [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} . [She]_{133-mrs mortimer} did not take the word in any religious or philosophical , but in its merest matter - of - fact meaning , and [she]_{133-mrs mortimer} was sadly hurt and wounded to see that [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} had not even noticed what [she]_{133-mrs mortimer} said , much as [she]_{133-mrs mortimer} had been ashamed of saying it . [She]_{133-mrs mortimer} drew away [her]_{133-mrs mortimer} hand with a quick movement of despite and mortification , which filled [Mr Beverley]_{170-mr beverley} with surprise . "_[0-i] Afterwards [I]_0-i shall go back to [[my]_0-i little house]_{3425-my little house} and [[my]_0-i school]_{2656-my school} , and shut [myself]_0-i in , and never , never come back again , [you]_3427-you may be sure , " said [the widow]_{1180-the widow} , with a rush of tears to [her]_{133-mrs mortimer} eyes . Why they did not fall , or how [she]_{133-mrs mortimer} kept [herself]_{133-mrs mortimer} from fainting — [she]_{133-mrs mortimer} who fainted so easily — [she]_{133-mrs mortimer} never , on reviewing the circumstances , could tell ; and [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} always attributed it to the fact that [she]_{133-mrs mortimer} was absent , and there was no eau - de - Cologne on the table . But whatever the cause might be , [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} did not faint ; and perhaps there never was anything so like despair and bitterness as at that moment in [her]_{133-mrs mortimer} mild little feminine soul . "_[0-i] Never come back again ? " said [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} , rousing up a little ; and then [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} put out [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} large hand and took back the other , as if it had been a pencil or a book that [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} had lost . All this , let it be known , was well in the shadow , and could not be seen by [the world]_{331-the world} in general to teach [the young people]_{5506-the young people} a bad lesson . "_[0-i] Why should not [you]_0-i come back ? [I]_0-i am going away too , " said [Mr Beverley]_{170-mr beverley} ; and [he]_0-i stopped short , and resisted the effort [[his]_0-i prisoner]_{6740-his prisoner} made to withdraw . Oddly enough at that moment [[his]_{5143-the archdeacon} Rectory]_{6741-his rectory} rose suddenly before [him]_{5143-the archdeacon} as in a vision — [[his]_{5143-the archdeacon} Rectory]_{6741-his rectory} , all handsome and sombre , without a soul in [it]_{6741-his rectory} , room after room uninhabited , and not a sound to be heard , except that of [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} own foot or [[his]_{5143-the archdeacon} servant]_{6743-his servant} 's . It was curious what connection there could be between that and [the garden]_{695-the garden} , with [its]_{6741-his rectory} four walls , and [the tiny cottage covered with wistaria]_{6745-the tiny cottage covered with wistaria} . Such as [it]_6746-it was , [it]_6746-it moved [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} to a singular , and , considering the place and moment , rather indecorous proceeding . Instead of contenting [himself]_0-i with the resisting hand , [he]_0-i drew [the widow]_{1180-the widow} 's arm within [his]_0-i as [they]_3429-they sat together . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i 'll tell [you]_3428-you what [we]_3429-they must do , [Helen]_176-helen , " [he]_0-i said confidentially—"we_[0-i] must go back to [Basing]_38-basing together , [you]_3428-you and [I.]_0-i [I]_0-i do n't see the good of leaving [you]_3428-you by [yourself]_3428-you here . [You]_3428-you can make what alterations [you]_3428-you like when [you]_3428-you get to [the Rectory]_{553-the rectory} ; and [I]_0-i shall let that — [that person]_{3367-that person} alone , if [you]_3428-you wish it , with [his]_{3367-that person} ill - gotten gear . [He]_{3367-that person} will never come to any good , " said [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} , with some satisfaction ; and then [he]_0-i added in a parenthesis , as if [she]_3428-you had expressed some ridiculous doubt on the subject , "_{[3367-that person]} Of course [I]_0-i mean that [we]_3432-we should be married before [we]_3432-we go away . " It was in this rapid and summary manner that the whole business was settled . Naturally [[his]_0-i companion]_{1062-his companion} had nothing to say against such a reasonable arrangement . [She]_3428-you had never contradicted [him]_0-i in [her]_3428-you life about anything but one thing ; and that being set aside , there was no possible reason why [she]_3428-you should begin now . This was how the crisis came to an end , which had been of so much interest to [the parties immediately affected]_{6751-the parties immediately affected} . [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} had one of [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} nervous attacks next morning , and was very ill , and alarmed [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} ; but at [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} very worst moment the incorrigible mimic convulsed [[her]_{99-mrs woodburn} anxious medical adviser]_{6752-her anxious medical adviser} and all [[her]_{99-mrs woodburn} attendants]_{6753-her attendants} by a sudden adoption of the character of [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} , whom [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} must have made a careful study of the previous night . "_[3433-him] Tell [him]_3433-him to tell [him]_3433-him to go [downstairs]_{302-downstairs} , " cried [the half - dead patient]_{6754-the half - dead patient} ; "_[0-i] [I]_0-i want to speak to [him]_3433-him , and [he]_3433-him is not to hear;—if [he]_3433-him were not so thoughtless , [he]_3433-him would offer [him]_3433-him some lunch at least , " [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} said pathetically , with closed eyes and a face as pale as death . "_[3433-him] [She]_3435-her never did anything better in [her]_3435-her life , " [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} said afterwards ; and [Mr Woodburn]_{162-mr woodburn} , who was fond of [[his]_{162-mr woodburn} wife]_{345-his wife} in [his]_{162-mr woodburn} way , and had been crying over [her]_3435-her , burst into such an explosion of laughter that [all the servants]_{6756-all the servants} were scandalised . And [the patient]_{6757-the patient} improved from that moment . [She]_{6757-the patient} was perfectly well and in the fullest force a week afterwards , when [she]_{6757-the patient} came to see [Lucilla , who had also been slightly indisposed for a day or two]_{6758-lucilla , who had also been slightly indisposed for a day or two} . When [Thomas]_105-tom had shut the door , and [the two]_{678-the two} were quite alone , [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} hugged [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} with a fervour which up to that moment [she]_{6757-the patient} had never exhibited . "_[3435-her] It was only necessary that [we]_3436-we should get into full sympathy with [each other]_{679-each other} as [human creatures]_{3438-human creatures} , " [she]_{6757-the patient} said , lifting [her]_{6757-the patient} finger like [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} ; and for all the rest of that autumn and winter [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} kept society in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} in a state of inextinguishable laughter . The odd thing was that [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , who had been one of [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} favourite characters]_{6761-her favourite characters} , disappeared almost entirely from [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} repertory . Not quite altogether , because there were moments of supreme temptation which [the mimic]_{883-the mimic} could not resist ; but as a general rule [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was [the only woman in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{6763-the only woman in carlingford} who escaped the universal critic . No sort of acknowledgment passed between [them]_{678-the two} of the obligations [one]_4465-one had to [the other]_{5266-the other} , and , what was still more remarkable , no discussion of the terrible evening when [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had held the Archdeacon with [her]_119-lucilla eye , and prevented the volcano from exploding . Perhaps [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} , for [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} part , would have been pleased to have had such an explanation , but [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} knew better . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} knew it was best not to enter upon confidences which neither could ever forget , and which might prevent [them]_{678-the two} meeting with ease in the midst of [the little world which knew nothing about it]_{6766-the little world which knew nothing about it} . What [Lucilla]_119-lucilla knew , [she]_119-lucilla knew , and could keep to [herself]_119-lucilla ; but [she]_119-lucilla felt at the same time that it was best to have no expansions on the subject . [She]_119-lucilla kept it all to [herself]_119-lucilla , and made the arrangements for [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} 's marriage , and took charge of everything . [Everybody]_{300-everybody} said that nothing could be more perfect than [the bride]_{1284-the bride} 's toilette , which was as nice as could be , and yet not like [a real bride]_{6769-a real bride} after all ; a difference which was only proper under the circumstances ; for [she]_119-lucilla was married in lavender , poor soul , as was to be expected . "_[3439-you] [You]_3439-you have not gone off the least bit in [the world]_{331-the world} , and it is quite a pleasure to see [you]_3439-you , " [Lucilla]_119-lucilla said , as [she]_119-lucilla kissed [her]_3439-you that morning — and naturally all [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} knew that it was owing to [her]_119-lucilla goodness that [the widow]_{1180-the widow} had been taken care of and provided for , and saved up for [the Archdeacon]_{170-mr beverley} . [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , in short , presided over the ceremony as if [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had been [[Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} 's mother]_{6771-mrs mortimer 's mother} , and superintended the wedding breakfast , and made [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} agreeable to [everybody]_{300-everybody} . And in the meantime , before the marriage took place , [most people in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{6773-most people in carlingford} availed [themselves]_{6773-most people in carlingford} of the opportunity of calling on [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} . "_[3439-you] If [she]_3441-she should happen to be [[the future bishop]_{3442-the future bishop} 's lady]_{3443-the future bishop 's lady} , and none of [us]_3444-us ever to have taken any notice of [her]_3441-she , " [somebody]_312-somebody said , with natural dismay . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla did not discourage the practical result of this suggestion , but [she]_119-lucilla felt an instinctive certainty in [her]_119-lucilla mind that now [Mr Beverley]_{170-mr beverley} would never be [bishop of [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{5471-bishop of carlingford} , and indeed that the chances were [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} would never be elevated into a bishopric at all . It was not until after the marriage that [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} went away . To be sure , [he]_{3445-an old friend} was not absolutely present at the ceremony , but there can be no doubt that the magnificent parure which [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} received the evening before [her]_{133-mrs mortimer} marriage , "_[3441-she] from [an old friend]_{3445-an old friend} , " which made [everybody]_{300-everybody} 's mouth water , and which [she]_{133-mrs mortimer} [herself]_{133-mrs mortimer} contemplated with mingled admiration and dismay , was sent by [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} . "_[3441-she] Do [you]_3446-you think it could be from [him]_{3445-an old friend} ; or only from [him]_{3445-an old friend} ? " [the bride]_{1284-the bride} said , bewildered and bewildering . "_[3446-you] [I]_0-i am sure [he]_{3445-an old friend} might have known [I]_0-i never should require anything so splendid . " But [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , for [her]_119-lucilla part , had no doubt whatever on the subject ; and the perfect good taste of the offering made [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} sigh , thinking once more how much that was admirable was wasted by the fatal obstacle which prevented [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} from aspiring to [anybody higher than [Barbara Lake]_120-barbara]_{6778-anybody higher than barbara lake} . As for [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} , [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} too found it very easy to satisfy [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} mind as to the donor of the emeralds . [He]_{5143-the archdeacon} put them away from [him]_{5143-the archdeacon} severely , and did not condescend to throw a second glance at [their]_492-women deceitful splendour . "_[492-women] [Women]_492-women are curiously constituted , " said [Mr Beverley]_{170-mr beverley} , who was still at the height of superiority , though [he]_{170-mr beverley} was [a bridegroom]_{6780-a bridegroom} . "_[492-women] [I]_0-i suppose those sort of things give [them]_492-women pleasure — things which neither satisfy the body nor delight the soul . " "_[492-women] If it had been something to eat , would it have pleased [you]_{3445-an old friend} better ? " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , moved for once in [her]_119-lucilla life to be impertinent , like [an ordinary girl]_{6781-an ordinary girl} . For really when [a man]_{285-a man} showed [himself]_{285-a man} so idiotic as to despise a beautiful set of emeralds , it went beyond even the well - known tolerance and compassionate good - humour with which [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} regarded the vagaries of "_{[574-the gentlemen]} [the gentlemen]_{574-the gentlemen} . " There is a limit in all things , and this was going too far . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i said , to satisfy the body , [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , " said [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} , "_[0-i] which is an office very temporarily and inadequately performed by something to eat . [I]_0-i prefer the welfare of [[my]_0-i fellow - creatures]_{3449-my fellow - creatures} to a few glittering stones — even when they are round [Her]_3450-her neck , " [Mr Beverley]_{170-mr beverley} added , with a little concession to the circumstances . "_[3450-her] Jewellery is robbery in [a great town]_{3451-a great town} where there is always so much to be done , and so little means of doing it ; to secure health to [the people]_{811-the people} , and education — — " "_[3450-her] Yes , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , who knew in [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} heart that [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} was afraid of [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . "_[3450-her] It is so nice of [you]_0-i not to say any of those dreadful sanitary words — and [I]_0-i am sure [you]_0-i could make something very nasty and disagreeable with that diamond of [yours]_0-i . It is a beautiful diamond ; if [I]_0-i were [Helen]_176-helen [I]_0-i should make [you]_0-i give it [me]_0-i , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla sweetly ; and [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} was so much frightened by the threat that [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} turned [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} ring instinctively , and quenched the glitter of the diamond in [his]_{5143-the archdeacon} closed hand . "_[0-i] It was a present , " [he]_{5143-the archdeacon} said hastily , and went away to seek some better occupation than tilting with [the womankind]_{6786-the womankind} , who naturally had possession of [[the bride]_{1284-the bride} 's little house]_{6788-the bride 's little house} and everything in [it]_{6788-the bride 's little house} at that interesting moment . It was the last evening of [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's reign , and [she]_119-lucilla was disposed to take the full good of it . And though [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} 's trousseau was modest , and not , as [Lydia Brown]_161-lydia repeated , like that of [a real bride]_{6769-a real bride} , it was still voluminous enough to fill [the room]_{395-the room} to overflowing , where it was all being sorted and packed under [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's eye . "_[0-i] It is a very nice diamond indeed , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; "_[0-i] if [I]_0-i were [you]_3453-you [I]_0-i would certainly make [him]_3454-him give it to [me]_0-i — rings are no good to [a gentleman]_{5077-a gentleman} . [They]_3456-they never have nice hands , [you]_3453-you know — though indeed when [they]_3456-they have nice hands , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} reflectively , "_[3456-they] it is a great deal worse , for [they]_3456-they keep always thrusting them under [your]_3453-you very eyes . It is curious why [They]_3456-they should be so vain . [They]_3456-they talk of [women]_492-women ! " [Lucilla]_119-lucilla added , with natural derision ; "_[3456-they] but , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4403-my dear} , if [I]_0-i were [you]_3453-you [I]_0-i would make [him]_3454-him give it [me]_0-i ; a nice diamond is always a nice thing to have . " "_{[119-lucilla]} [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , " said [the widow]_{1180-the widow} , "_{[119-lucilla]} [I]_0-i am sure [I]_0-i do n't know how to thank [you]_119-lucilla for all [you]_119-lucilla have done for [me]_0-i ; but , [dear]_4458-dear , if [you]_119-lucilla please , [I]_0-i would not talk like that ! [The gentlemen]_{574-the gentlemen} laugh , but [I]_0-i am sure [they]_{574-the gentlemen} do n't like it all the same ; " for indeed [the bride]_{1284-the bride} thought it [her]_{1284-the bride} duty , having won the prize in [[her]_{1284-the bride} own person]_{523-her own person} , to point out to [[her]_{1284-the bride} young friend]_{1047-her young friend} how , to attain the same end , [she]_{1284-the bride} ought to behave . [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} did not laugh , for [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} sense of humour , as has been said , was not strong , but [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} kissed [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} friend]_{503-her friend} with protecting tenderness . "_{[574-the gentlemen]} [[My]_0-i dear]_{4403-my dear} , if that had been what [I]_0-i was thinking of [I]_0-i need never have come [home]_287-home , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; and [her]_119-lucilla superiority was so calm and serene , that [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} felt entirely ashamed of [herself]_{133-mrs mortimer} for making the suggestion . [The widow]_{1180-the widow} was simple - minded , and , like [most other women]_{6797-most other women} , it gratified [her]_119-lucilla to believe that here and there , as in [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's case , there existed one who was utterly indifferent to [the gentlemen]_{574-the gentlemen} , and did not care whether [they]_{574-the gentlemen} were pleased or not ; which restored a little the balance of [the world]_{331-the world} to [the widow - bride]_{6800-the widow - bride} , who felt with shame that [she]_{6800-the widow - bride} cared a great deal , and was quite incapable of such virtue . As for [Lucilla]_119-lucilla [herself]_119-lucilla , [she]_119-lucilla was not at that moment in conscious enjoyment of the strength of mind for which [[her]_119-lucilla friend]_{503-her friend} gave [her]_119-lucilla credit . On the contrary , [she]_119-lucilla could not help a certain sense of surprised depression as [she]_119-lucilla superintended the packing of the boxes . [The man]_{1681-the man} had had it in [his]_{1681-the man} power to propose to [her]_119-lucilla , and [he]_{1681-the man} was going to be married to [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} ! It was not that [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was wounded or disappointed , but that [she]_119-lucilla felt it as a wonderful proof of the imperfection and weakness of human nature . Even in the nineteenth century , which has learnt so much , such a thing was possible ! It filled [her]_119-lucilla with a gentle sadness as [she]_119-lucilla had the things put in , and saw the emeralds safely deposited in their resting - place . Not that [she]_119-lucilla cared for [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} , who had thus disposed of [himself]_{5143-the archdeacon} ; but still it was a curious fact that such a thing could be . Altogether it must be admitted that at this special moment [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} occupied a difficult position . [She]_119-lucilla had given [the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} to understand that [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} was [a "_[3463-she] very particular friend "]_{6805-a " very particular friend "} ; and even when the danger was past , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla scorned to acknowledge [her]_119-lucilla pious prevarications . During all this interval [she]_119-lucilla continued so gracious to [him]_{115-mr cavendish} that [everybody]_{300-everybody} was puzzled , and [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} even insisted on [[her]_{99-mrs woodburn} brother]_{1449-her brother} , after all , making [his]_{115-mr cavendish} proposal , which would be better late than never . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i am sure [she]_3463-she is fond of [you]_3464-you , " said [the softened mimic]_{6808-the softened mimic} , "_[3463-she] and that sort of thing does n't matter to [a woman]_{4411-a woman} as it does to [a man]_{285-a man} ; " for it has been already said that [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} , notwithstanding [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} knack of external discrimination , had very little real knowledge of character . And even at moments , [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} , who ought to have known better , was half tempted to believe that [Lucilla]_119-lucilla meant it . The effect upon [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} was still more decided . [He]_0-i thought [he]_0-i saw in [[his]_0-i daughter]_{286-his daughter} the indications of that weakness which is sometimes so surprising in [women]_492-women , and it disturbed [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} 's serenity ; and [he]_0-i actually tried to snub [Lucilla]_119-lucilla on sundry occasions , with that wonderful fatuity which is common to [men]_4399-men . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i hope when this marriage is over [people]_505-people will recover [their]_505-people senses . [I]_0-i hear of nothing else , " [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} said one day at dessert , when [they]_6813-they were alone . [He]_0-i took some chestnuts as [he]_0-i spoke , and burned [his]_0-i fingers , which did not improve [his]_0-i temper . "_[0-i] That sort of rubbish , [I]_0-i suppose , is much more interesting than attending to [your]_3468-your natural duties , " [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} added morosely , which was not a kind of address which [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was used to hear . "_{[303-dear papa]} [Dear papa]_{303-dear papa} , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , "_{[303-dear papa]} if [I]_0-i attended to [my]_0-i duties ever so much [I]_0-i could not keep [you]_{303-dear papa} from burning [your]_{303-dear papa} fingers . There are some things that [people]_505-people must do for [themselves]_505-people , " [the dutiful daughter]_{6815-the dutiful daughter} added , with a sigh . [Nobody]_4434-nobody could doubt who knew [Lucilla]_119-lucilla that [she]_119-lucilla would have gladly taken [the world]_{331-the world} on [her]_119-lucilla shoulders , and saved [everybody]_{300-everybody} from those little misadventures ; but how could [she]_119-lucilla help it if [people]_505-people absolutely would not take care of [themselves]_505-people ? [The Doctor]_{326-the doctor} smiled grimly , but [he]_{326-the doctor} was not satisfied . [He]_{326-the doctor} was , on the contrary , furious in a quiet way . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i do n't need at this time of day to be told how clever [you]_0-i are , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , " said [[her]_119-lucilla father]_{292-her father} ; "_{[119-lucilla]} and [I]_0-i thought [you]_0-i had been superior to the ordinary folly of [women]_492-women — — " "_[94-papa] [Papa]_94-papa , for Heaven 's sake ! " cried [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was really alarmed this time , and [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} did not hesitate to let it be apparent . "_[94-papa] [I]_0-i do not mean to say that [I]_0-i always do precisely what [I]_0-i ought to do , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; "_[0-i] [nobody]_4434-nobody does that [I]_0-i know of ; but [I]_0-i am sure [I]_0-i never did anything to deserve that . [I]_0-i never was superior , and [I]_0-i hope [I]_0-i never shall be ; and [I]_0-i know [I]_0-i never pretended to it , " [she]_119-lucilla said , with natural horror ; for the accusation , as [everybody]_{300-everybody} will perceive , was hard to bear . [The Doctor]_{326-the doctor} laughed again , but with increased severity . "_[0-i] [We]_3473-we understand all that , " [he]_{326-the doctor} said . "_[3473-we] [I]_0-i am not in the secret of [your]_0-i actions , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . [I]_0-i do n't know what [you]_0-i intend , or how far [you]_0-i mean to go . The only thing [I]_0-i know is that [I]_0-i see [that young fellow Cavendish]_{3474-that young fellow cavendish} a great deal oftener in [the house]_{339-the house} and about it than [I]_0-i care to see [him]_{3474-that young fellow cavendish} ; and [I]_0-i have had occasion to say the same thing before . [I]_0-i know nothing about [his]_{3474-that young fellow cavendish} means , " said [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} ; "_{[3474-that young fellow cavendish]} [[his]_{3474-that young fellow cavendish} property]_{3476-his property} may be in the Funds , but [I]_0-i think it a great deal more likely that [he]_{3474-that young fellow cavendish} speculates . [I]_0-i have worked hard for [my]_0-i money , and [I]_0-i do n't mean it to go in that way , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . [I]_0-i repeat , [I]_0-i am not in the secret of [your]_119-lucilla proceedings — — " "_[0-i] [Dear papa]_{303-dear papa} ! as if there was any secret , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , fixing [her]_119-lucilla candid eyes upon [[her]_119-lucilla father]_{292-her father} 's face . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i might pretend [I]_0-i did not understand [you]_{303-dear papa} if there was anything in what [you]_{303-dear papa} say , but [I]_0-i never go upon false pretences when [I]_0-i can help it . [I]_0-i am very fond of [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , " [she]_119-lucilla continued regretfully , after a pause . "_{[115-mr cavendish]} There is [nobody]_4434-nobody in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} that is so nice ; but [I]_0-i do n't see whom [he]_{115-mr cavendish} can marry except [Barbara Lake]_120-barbara . " [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} would have scorned to conceal the unfeigned regret which filled [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} mind when [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} uttered these words . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i am dreadfully sorry , but [I]_0-i do n't see anything that can be done for [him]_{115-mr cavendish} , " [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} said , and sighed once more . As for [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} , [he]_{326-the doctor} forgot all about [his]_{326-the doctor} chestnuts , and sat and stared at [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , thinking in [his]_{326-the doctor} ignorance that it was a piece of acting , and not knowing whether to be angry or to yield to the amusement which began to rise in [his]_{326-the doctor} breast . "_[0-i] [He]_{115-mr cavendish} may marry half a dozen [Barbara Lakes]_166-barbara , " said [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} , "_[0-i] and [I]_0-i do n't see what reason [we]_3479-we should have to interfere : so long as [he]_{115-mr cavendish} does n't want to marry [you]_0-i — — " "_{[115-mr cavendish]} That would be impossible , [papa]_295-papa , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , with pensive gravity . "_[295-papa] [I]_0-i am sure [I]_0-i am very , very sorry . [She]_166-barbara has a very nice voice , but [a man ca n't marry a voice]_{3481-a man ca n't marry a voice} , [you]_295-papa know ; and if there was anything that [I]_0-i could do —— [I]_0-i am not sure that [he]_{115-mr cavendish} ever wished for that either , " [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} added , with [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} usual candour . "_{[115-mr cavendish]} It is odd , but for all that it is true . " For it was a moment of emotion , and [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} could not help giving utterance to the surprise with which this consideration naturally filled [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} mind . "_{[115-mr cavendish]} What is odd , and what is true ? " said [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} , growing more and more bewildered . But [Lucilla]_119-lucilla only put aside [her]_119-lucilla plate and got up from [her]_119-lucilla chair . "_{[115-mr cavendish]} Not any more wine , thank [you]_295-papa , " [she]_119-lucilla said . "_[295-papa] [I]_0-i know [you]_295-papa do n't want [me]_0-i any more , and [I]_0-i have so much to do . [I]_0-i hope [you]_295-papa will let [me]_0-i invite [Barbara]_166-barbara here when [they]_3482-they are married , and pay [her]_166-barbara a little attention ; for [nobody]_4434-nobody likes [her]_166-barbara in [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} , and it would be so hard upon [him]_3484-him . The more [I]_0-i think of it , the more sorry [I]_0-i am , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; "_[295-papa] [he]_3484-him deserved better , [papa]_295-papa ; but as for [me]_0-i , [everybody]_{300-everybody} knows what is [my]_0-i object in life . " Thus [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} left the table , leaving [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} father]_{292-her father} in a singular state of satisfaction and surprise . [He]_{292-her father} did not believe a word of what [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had been saying , with that curious perversity common to [the people who surrounded [Lucilla]_119-lucilla]_{6827-the people who surrounded lucilla} , and which arose not so much from doubt of [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} veracity as from sheer excess of confidence in [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} powers . [He]_{292-her father} thought [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had foiled [him]_{292-her father} in a masterly manner , and that [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was only , as [people]_505-people say , amusing [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , and had no serious intentions ; and [he]_{292-her father} laughed quietly to [himself]_{292-her father} when [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} left [him]_{292-her father} , in the satisfaction of finding there was nothing in it . [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , for [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} part , went on tranquilly with the arrangements for the marriage ; one by one [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was disembarrassing [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} from the complications which had grown round [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} during the first year of [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} reign in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} ; and now only the last links of the difficulty remained to be unrolled . The explanation [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had with [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} was in every way more interesting . It happened pretty late one evening , when [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was returning with [[her]_119-lucilla maid]_{282-her maid} from [[the widow]_{1180-the widow} 's little cottage , which was so soon to be deserted]_{6831-the widow 's little cottage , which was so soon to be deserted} . [She]_119-lucilla was just at that moment thinking of [the wistaria]_{6458-the wistaria} which had grown so nicely , and of all the trouble [she]_119-lucilla had taken with [the garden]_{695-the garden} . [Nobody]_4434-nobody could tell who might come into [it]_{695-the garden} now , after [she]_119-lucilla had done so much for it ; and [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} could not but have a momentary sense that , on the whole , it was a little ungrateful on the part of [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} , when [everybody]_{300-everybody} had taken such pains to make [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} comfortable . At this moment , indeed , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was slightly given to moralising , though with [her]_119-lucilla usual wisdom [she]_119-lucilla kept [her]_119-lucilla meditations to [herself]_119-lucilla . [She]_119-lucilla was thinking with a momentary vexation of all the plants that had been put into the beds , and of so much time and trouble lost — when [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} came up to [her]_119-lucilla . It was a cold evening , and there was nothing in common between this walk and the walk [they]_6836-they had taken together from [Grove Street]_{27-grove street} to [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} on an earlier occasion . But this time , so far from being reluctant to accompany [her]_119-lucilla , [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} came to [her]_119-lucilla side eagerly . [The maid]_{2541-the maid} retired a little behind , and then [the two]_{678-the two} found [themselves]_{678-the two} in that most perfect of all positions for mutual confidence — [a street not too crowded and noisy , all shrouded in the darkness , and yet twinkling with the friendly lights of an autumn evening]_{6839-a street not too crowded and noisy , all shrouded in the darkness , and yet twinkling with the friendly lights of an autumn evening} . Nothing could have been more perfect than [their]_{678-the two} isolation from [the surrounding world]_{475-the surrounding world} , if [they]_{678-the two} thought proper to isolate [themselves]_{678-the two} ; and yet it was always there to be taken refuge in if the confidence should receive a check , or the mind of the chance companions change . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i have been trying to catch a glimpse of [you]_3487-you for a long time , " said [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , after [they]_{678-the two} had talked a little in the ordinary way , as [everybody]_{300-everybody} was doing in [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} , about [the two people]_{6547-the two people} henceforward to be known in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} as "_{[218-the beverleys]} [the Beverleys]_{218-the beverleys} . " "_{[218-the beverleys]} But [you]_3487-you are always so busy serving [everybody]_{300-everybody} . And [I]_0-i have a great deal to say to [you]_3487-you that [I]_0-i do n't know how to say . " "_[0-i] Then do n't say it , please , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . "_[0-i] It is a great deal better not . It might be funny , [you]_3487-you know ; but [I]_0-i am not disposed to be funny to - night . [I]_0-i am very glad about [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} , to be sure , that [she]_{133-mrs mortimer} is to be settled so nicely , and that [they]_3489-they are going to be married at last . But , after all , when [one]_4465-one thinks of it , it is a little vexatious . Just when [[her]_{133-mrs mortimer} house]_{2364-her house} was all put to rights , and [the garden]_{695-the garden} looking so pretty , and [the school]_{534-the school} promising so well , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; and there was a certain aggrieved tone in [her]_119-lucilla voice . "_[3487-you] And it is [you]_3487-you who have done everything for [her]_{133-mrs mortimer} , as for [all the rest of [us]_3495-us]_{3494-all the rest of us} , " said [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , though [he]_{115-mr cavendish} could not help laughing a little ; and then [he]_{115-mr cavendish} paused , and [his]_{115-mr cavendish} voice softened in the darkness by [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's side . "_[3487-you] Do not let [us]_3495-us talk of [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} , " [he]_{115-mr cavendish} said . "_[3495-us] [I]_0-i sometimes have something just on [my]_0-i lips to say , and [I]_0-i do not know whether [I]_0-i dare say it . [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} — — " And here [he]_{115-mr cavendish} came to a pause . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} was fluttered and frightened , which was what [she]_{133-mrs mortimer} , and not [he]_{115-mr cavendish} , ought to have been . And at the bottom of [his]_{115-mr cavendish} heart [he]_{115-mr cavendish} did not wish to say it , which gave far more force to [his]_{115-mr cavendish} hesitation than simply a doubt whether [he]_{115-mr cavendish} might dare . Perhaps [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's heart fluttered too , with a sense that the moment which once would not have been an unwelcome moment , had at last arrived . [Her]_119-lucilla heart , it is true , was not very particularly engaged ; but still [she]_119-lucilla was sensible of all [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} 's capacities , and was "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} very fond " of [him]_{115-mr cavendish} , as [she]_119-lucilla said ; and [her]_119-lucilla exertions on [his]_{115-mr cavendish} behalf had produced their natural effect , and moved [her]_119-lucilla affections a little . [She]_119-lucilla made an involuntary pause for the hundredth part of a minute , and reckoned it all up again , and asked [herself]_119-lucilla whether it were possible . There was something , in the first place , becoming and suitable in the idea that [she]_119-lucilla , who was [the only person who knew [his]_{115-mr cavendish} secret]_{6843-the only person who knew his secret} , should take [him]_{115-mr cavendish} and it together and make the best of [them]_6844-them . And [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had the consciousness that [she]_119-lucilla could indeed make a great deal of [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} . [Nobody]_4434-nobody had ever crossed [her]_119-lucilla path of whom so much could be made ; and as for any further danger of [his]_{115-mr cavendish} real origin and position being found out and exposed to [the world]_{331-the world} , [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was capable of smiling at that when the defence would be in [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} own hands . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} might yet accept [him]_{115-mr cavendish} , and have [him]_{115-mr cavendish} elected [member for [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{4760-member for carlingford} , and carry [him]_{115-mr cavendish} triumphantly through all [his]_{115-mr cavendish} difficulties . For a small part — nay , even for the half of a minute — [Lucilla]_119-lucilla paused , and made a rapid review of the circumstances , and reconsidered [her]_119-lucilla decision . Perhaps if [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} had been really in earnest , that which was only a vague possibility might have become , in another minute , a fact and real . It was about the first time that [her]_119-lucilla heart had found anything to say in the matter ; and the fact was that it actually fluttered in [her]_119-lucilla reasonable bosom , and experienced a certain malaise which was quite new to [her]_119-lucilla . Was it possible that [she]_119-lucilla could be in love with [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} ? or was it merely the excitement of a final decision which made that unusual commotion far away down at the bottom of [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's heart ? However that might be , [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} triumphed over [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} momentary weakness . [She]_119-lucilla saw the possibility , and at the same moment [she]_119-lucilla saw that it could not be ; and while [Mr Cavendish]_{6848-mr cavendish} hesitated , [she]_119-lucilla , who was always prompt and ready , made up [her]_119-lucilla mind . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i do n't know what [I]_0-i have done in particular , either for [her]_3496-her or the rest of [you]_3497-you , " [she]_119-lucilla said , ignoring the other part of [[her]_119-lucilla companion]_{512-her companion} 's faltering address , "_[0-i] except to help to amuse [you]_3497-you ; but [I]_0-i am going to do something very serious , and [I]_0-i hope [you]_3497-you will show [you]_3497-you are grateful , as [you]_3497-you say — though [I]_0-i do n't know what [you]_3497-you have to be grateful about — by paying great attention to [me]_0-i . [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , [I]_0-i am going to give [you]_3497-you good advice , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; and , notwithstanding [her]_119-lucilla courage , [she]_119-lucilla too faltered a little , and felt that it was rather a serious piece of business that [she]_119-lucilla had taken in hand . "_[0-i] Advice ? " [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} said , like an echo of [her]_119-lucilla voice ; but that was all [he]_{115-mr cavendish} found time to say . "_[0-i] [We]_3498-we are [such old friends]_{3088-such old friends} , that [I]_0-i know [you]_3497-you wo n't be vexed , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; "_[3497-you] and then [we]_3498-we understand [each other]_{679-each other} . It is so nice when [two people]_{6219-two people} understand [each other]_{679-each other} ; [they]_{6219-two people} can say quantities of things that [strangers]_{4405-strangers} can not say . [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , [you]_3497-you and [Barbara]_166-barbara are in love , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , making a slight pause , and looking in [his]_3497-you face . "_[3497-you] [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} ! " cried [the assaulted man]_{6850-the assaulted man} , in the extremity of [his]_{6850-the assaulted man} amazement and horror . As for [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , [she]_119-lucilla came a little closer to [him]_3497-you , and shook [her]_119-lucilla head in a maternal , semi - reproving way . "_[3497-you] Do n't say [you]_3497-you are not , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} ; "_[3497-you] [you]_3497-you never could deceive [me]_0-i — not in anything like that . [I]_0-i saw it almost as soon as [you]_3497-you met . [They]_3504-they are not rich , [you]_3497-you know , but [they]_3504-they are very nice . [Mr Lake]_{93-mr lake} and [Rose]_108-rose , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , with admirable prudence , keeping off the difficult subject of [Barbara]_166-barbara [herself]_166-barbara , "_[108-rose] are [the two very nicest people]_{3505-the two very nicest people} [I]_0-i know ; and [everybody]_{300-everybody} says that [Willie]_151-willie is dreadfully clever . [I]_0-i hope [you]_3497-you will soon be married , and that [you]_3497-you will be very happy , " [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} continued , with an effort . It was a bold thing to say , and [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's throat even contracted a little , as if to prevent the words from getting utterance ; but then [she]_119-lucilla was not [a person]_{521-a person} , when [she]_119-lucilla knew a thing was right , to hesitate about doing it ; and in [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's mind duty went before all , as has already been on several occasions said . After this a horrible silence fell upon [the two]_{678-the two} — a silence which , like darkness , could be felt . The thunderbolt fell upon [the victim]_{589-the victim} 's unprotected head without any warning . The idea that [Lucilla]_119-lucilla would talk to [him]_3497-you about [Barbara Lake]_120-barbara was the very last that could have entered [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} 's mind . [He]_3497-you was speechless with rage and mortification . [He]_3497-you took it for an insult inflicted upon [him]_3497-you in cold blood , doing [Lucilla]_119-lucilla much injustice as [the other people who took the candid expression of [her]_119-lucilla sentiments for a piece of acting]_{6854-the other people who took the candid expression of her sentiments for a piece of acting} . [He]_3497-you was [a gentleman]_{5077-a gentleman} , notwithstanding [his]_3497-you doubtful origin , and civilised down to [his]_3497-you very finger - tips ; but [he]_3497-you would have liked to have knocked [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} down , though [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was [a woman]_{4411-a woman} . And yet , as [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was [a woman]_{4411-a woman} , [he]_3497-you dared not for [his]_3497-you life make any demonstration of [his]_3497-you fury . [He]_3497-you walked along by [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} side down into [the respectable solitude of [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane}]_{6858-the respectable solitude of grange lane} , passing through [a bright bit of [George Street]_{24-george street}]_{6859-a bright bit of george street} , and seeing askance , by the light from the shop windows , [[his]_3497-you adviser]_{6860-his adviser} walking beside [him]_3497-you , with the satisfaction of a good conscience in [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} face . This awful silence lasted until [they]_6861-they reached [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} 's door . "_[0-i] Thank [you]_3507-you for coming with [me]_0-i so far , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , holding out [her]_119-lucilla hand . "_[3507-you] [I]_0-i suppose [I]_0-i must not ask [you]_3507-you to come in , though papa would be delighted to see [you]_3507-you . [I]_0-i am afraid [you]_3507-you are very angry with [me]_0-i , " [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} added , with a touch of pathos ; "_[3507-you] but [you]_3507-you may be sure [I]_0-i would always stand by [you]_3507-you ; and [I]_0-i said it because [I]_0-i thought it was for the best . " "_[0-i] On the contrary , [I]_0-i am much obliged to [you]_3507-you , " said [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , with quiet fury , "_[0-i] and deeply touched by the interest [you]_3507-you take in [my]_0-i happiness . [You]_3507-you may be sure [I]_0-i shall always be grateful for it ; and for the offer of [your]_3507-you support , " said [the ungrateful man , with the most truculent meaning]_{6862-the ungrateful man , with the most truculent meaning} . As for [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} pressed quite kindly the hurried hand with which [he]_0-i touched [hers]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , and went in , still saying , "_[3507-you] Good - night . " [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had done [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} duty , whatever might come of it . [He]_0-i rushed [home]_287-home furious ; but [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} went to a little worsted - work with a mind at peace with itself and [all men]_{6864-all men} . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was gentler than usual even to [the maids]_{6865-the maids} , who always found [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} [a good mistress]_{6866-a good mistress} — but [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} felt a little sad in the solitude of [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} genius . For it is true that to be wiser and more enlightened than [one 's neighbours]_{6867-one 's neighbours} is in most cases a weariness to the flesh . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had made a sacrifice , and [nobody]_4434-nobody appreciated it . Instead of choosing a position which pleased [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} imagination , and suited [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} energies , and did not go against [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} heart , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , moved by the wisest discretion , had decided , not without regret , to give it up . [She]_119-lucilla had sacrificed [her]_119-lucilla own inclination , and a sphere in which [her]_119-lucilla abilities would have had the fullest scope , to what [she]_119-lucilla believed to be the general good ; and instead of having the heroism acknowledged , [she]_119-lucilla was misunderstood and rewarded with ingratitude . When [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} found [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} alone in the solitude of [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} drawing - room]_{1580-her drawing - room} , and in the still greater solitude , as [we]_6870-we have said , of [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} genius , [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} felt a little sad , as was natural . But at the same moment there came into [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's mind a name , a humble name , which has been often pronounced in the pages of this history , and it gave [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} once more a certain consolation . A sympathetic presence seemed to diffuse itself about [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} in [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} loneliness . There are moments when the faith of [a very humble individual]_{6871-a very humble individual} may save a great soul from discouragement ; and the consciousness of being believed in once more came with the sweetest and most salutary effect upon [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's heart . It was the very day after the marriage , and two or three days after this conversation , that [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} left [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} went to spend the winter in [Italy]_8-italy , which had long been "_[3507-you] a dream " of [his]_{115-mr cavendish} , as [he]_{115-mr cavendish} explained to [some of [the young ladies]_{2883-the young ladies}]_{6872-some of the young ladies} — [most of whom had the same "_[3507-you] dream , " without the enviable power of carrying it out]_{6874-most of whom had the same " dream , " without the enviable power of carrying it out} . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} made very brief and formal adieux to [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , to the extreme amazement of all [the surrounding world]_{475-the surrounding world} , and then disappeared , leaving — just at that moment after the excitement of the marriage was over , when [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} stood most in need of [somebody to rouse its drooping spirits]_{6876-somebody to rouse its drooping spirits} — a wonderful blank behind [him]_{115-mr cavendish} . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla said much less about [her]_119-lucilla feelings on this occasion than [she]_119-lucilla was in the habit of doing , but there could be no doubt that [she]_119-lucilla felt it , and felt it acutely . And the worst of it was , that it was [she]_119-lucilla who was universally blamed for the sudden and unexplained departure of [the most popular man in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{5641-the most popular man in carlingford} . [Some people]_{443-some people} thought [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had gone away to escape from the necessity of proposing to [her]_119-lucilla ; and [some of more friendly and charitable disposition]_{6879-some of more friendly and charitable disposition} believed with [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} that [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had refused [him]_{115-mr cavendish} ; and [some , who were mostly outsiders and of a humble class]_{6880-some , who were mostly outsiders and of a humble class} , were of opinion that [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had exercised all [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} influence to send [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} out of the way of [Barbara Lake]_120-barbara . It was with this impression that [Rose]_108-rose made [her]_108-rose way one of those foggy autumn mornings through the fallen leaves with which [the garden]_{695-the garden} was carpeted , to see if any explanation was to be got from [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . [The art - inspectors from [Marlborough House]_{13-marlborough house}]_{6882-the art - inspectors from marlborough house} had just paid [their]_{6882-the art - inspectors from marlborough house} annual visit to [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} , and had found [the Female School of Design]_{2155-the female school of design} in a condition which , as [they]_{6882-the art - inspectors from marlborough house} said in [their]_{6882-the art - inspectors from marlborough house} report , "_[3507-you] warranted the warmest encomiums , " and [Rose]_108-rose had also won a prize for [her]_108-rose veil in the exhibition at [Kensington of]_{55-kensington of} ornamental art . These were triumphs which would have made [the little artist]_{2159-the little artist} overwhelmingly happy , if [they]_{6882-the art - inspectors from marlborough house} had not been neutralised by other circumstances ; but as it was , they only aggravated the difficulties of the position in which [she]_108-rose found [herself]_108-rose . [She]_108-rose came to [Lucilla]_119-lucilla in a bonnet — a circumstance which of itself was solemn and ominous ; for generally that portentous article of dress , which was home - made , and did not consist with cheerful dispositions , was reserved by [Rose]_108-rose for going to [church]_6885-church ; and [her]_108-rose soft cheeks were pale , and the hazel eyes more dewy than usual , though it was rain , and not dew , that had been falling from [them]_6886-them during those last painful days . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i am ashamed to ask [you]_3508-you such a question , " said [Rose]_108-rose ; "_[0-i] but [I]_0-i want [you]_3508-you to tell [me]_0-i , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , if [you]_3508-you know why [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} has gone away . [She]_3509-she will not come and ask [you]_3508-you [herself]_3509-she , or rather [I]_0-i would not let [her]_3509-she come ; for [she]_3509-she is so passionate , [one]_4465-one does not know what [she]_3509-she might do . [You]_3508-you have behaved a little strange , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , " said [the straightforward Rose]_108-rose . "_[3508-you] If [he]_{115-mr cavendish} cared for [her]_3509-she , and [she]_3509-she cared for [him]_{115-mr cavendish} , [you]_3508-you had no right to come and take [him]_{115-mr cavendish} away . " "_[0-i] [[My]_0-i dear]_{4403-my dear} , [I]_0-i did not take [him]_{115-mr cavendish} away , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i had to talk to [him]_{115-mr cavendish} about some — business ; that was all . It is disgraceful of [Barbara]_120-barbara to bother [you]_3508-you about it , who are only [a baby]_{4734-a baby} and ought n't to know anything — — " "_{[119-lucilla]} [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ! " cried [Rose]_108-rose , with flashing eyes , "_{[119-lucilla]} [I]_0-i am seventeen , and [I]_0-i will not put up with it any longer . It is all [your]_119-lucilla fault . What right had [you]_119-lucilla to come and drag [us]_3513-we to [your]_119-lucilla great parties ? [We]_3513-we are not as rich as [you]_119-lucilla , nor as fine , but [we]_3513-we have a rank of [our]_3513-we own , " cried [the little artist]_{2159-the little artist} . "_{[119-lucilla]} [You]_119-lucilla have a great deal more money , but [we]_3513-we have some things that money can not buy . [You]_119-lucilla made [Barbara]_120-barbara come and sing , and put things into [her]_120-barbara head ; and [you]_119-lucilla made [me]_0-i come , though [I]_0-i did not want to . Why did [you]_119-lucilla ask [us]_3513-we to [your]_119-lucilla parties , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ? It is all [your]_119-lucilla fault ! " [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was in a subdued state of mind , as may have been perceived , and answered quite meekly . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i do n't know why [you]_3513-we should all turn against [me]_0-i like this , " [she]_119-lucilla said , more sadly than surprised . "_[3513-we] It is unkind of [you]_119-lucilla to say it was [my]_0-i fault . [I]_0-i did not expect it from [you]_119-lucilla ; and when [I]_0-i have so many vexations — — " [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} added . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} sat down as [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} spoke , after being repulsed by [Rose]_108-rose , with an air of depression which was quite unusual to [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} ; for to be blamed and misunderstood on all sides was hard for [one who was always working in the service of [her]_{6888-one who was always working in the service of her fellow - creatures} fellow - creatures]_{6888-one who was always working in the service of her fellow - creatures} , and doing everything for the best . As for [Rose]_108-rose , [her]_108-rose heart smote [her]_108-rose on the instant . "_[0-i] Have [you]_119-lucilla vexations , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ? " [she]_108-rose said , in [her]_108-rose innocence . It was the first time such an idea had entered into [her]_119-lucilla mind . "_{[119-lucilla]} [I]_0-i do n't think [I]_0-i have anything else , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; though even as [she]_119-lucilla said it [she]_119-lucilla began to recover [her]_119-lucilla spirits . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i do all [I]_0-i can for [[my]_0-i friends]_{4577-my friends} , and [they]_{4577-my friends} are never pleased ; and when anything goes wrong it is always [my]_0-i fault . " "_{[119-lucilla]} Perhaps if [you]_119-lucilla were not to do so much — — " [Rose]_108-rose began to say , for [she]_108-rose was in [her]_108-rose way [a wise little woman]_{6889-a wise little woman} ; but [her]_108-rose heart smote [her]_108-rose again , and [she]_108-rose restrained the truism , and then after a little pause [she]_108-rose resumed [her]_108-rose actual business . "_{[119-lucilla]} [I]_0-i am ashamed to ask [you]_119-lucilla , but do [you]_119-lucilla know where [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} is , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ? " said [Rose]_108-rose . "_{[119-lucilla]} [She]_119-lucilla is breaking [her]_119-lucilla heart because [he]_{115-mr cavendish} has gone away . " "_{[119-lucilla]} Did [he]_{115-mr cavendish} never go to say good - bye nor anything ? " asked [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was sorry , for it was quite the contrary of the advice [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had given , but still it would be wrong to deny that [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} rose higher in [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's opinion when [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} heard it . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i do n't know any more than [everybody]_{300-everybody} knows . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} has gone to [Italy]_8-italy , but [he]_{115-mr cavendish} will come back , and [I]_0-i suppose [she]_119-lucilla can wait , " [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} added , with perhaps a touch of contempt . "_{[119-lucilla]} For [my]_0-i part , [I]_0-i do n't think [she]_119-lucilla will break [her]_119-lucilla heart . " "_{[119-lucilla]} It is because [you]_0-i do not know [her]_119-lucilla , " said [Rose]_108-rose , with some indignation — for at seventeen a broken heart comes natural . "_[0-i] Oh , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , it is dreadful , and [I]_0-i do n't know what to do ! " cried [the little artist]_{2159-the little artist} , changing [her]_{2159-the little artist} tone . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i am [a selfish wretch]_{3516-a selfish wretch} , but [I]_0-i can not help it . It is as good as putting an end to [my]_0-i Career ; and just after [my]_0-i design has been so successful — and when [papa]_94-papa was so proud — and when [I]_0-i thought [I]_0-i might have been [a help]_{3517-a help} . It is dreadful to think of [oneself]_3518-oneself when [her]_119-lucilla heart is breaking ; but [I]_0-i shall have to give up everything ; and [I]_0-i — [I]_0-i ca n't help feeling it , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , " cried [Rose]_108-rose , with a sudden outburst of tears . All this was sufficiently unintelligible to [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , who was not the least in anxiety about [Barbara]_120-barbara 's breaking heart . "_[0-i] Tell [me]_0-i what is the matter , and perhaps [we]_3519-we can do something , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , forgetting how little [her]_119-lucilla past exertions had been appreciated ; and [Rose]_108-rose , with equal inconsistency , dried [her]_108-rose tears at the sound of [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's reassuring voice . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i know [I]_0-i am [a wretch]_{3520-a wretch} to be thinking of [myself]_0-i , " [she]_108-rose said . "_[0-i] [She]_119-lucilla can not be expected to stay and sacrifice [herself]_119-lucilla for [us]_3519-we , after all [she]_119-lucilla has suffered . [She]_119-lucilla has made up [her]_119-lucilla mind and advertised in the Times , and nothing can change it now . [She]_119-lucilla is going out for [a governess]_{3521-a governess} , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . " "_{[119-lucilla]} Going for a — what ? " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , who could not believe [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} ears . "_{[119-lucilla]} For [a governess]_{3521-a governess} , " said [Rose]_108-rose calmly ; for though [she]_108-rose had been partly brought up at [Mount Pleasant]_{2-mount pleasant} , [she]_108-rose had not the elevated idea of an instructress of [youth]_6891-youth which might have been expected from [a pupil of that establishment]_{6892-a pupil of that establishment} . "_{[119-lucilla]} [She]_119-lucilla has advertised in the Times , " [Rose]_108-rose added , with quiet despair , "_{[119-lucilla]} with no objections to travel . [I]_0-i would do anything in [the world]_{331-the world} for [Barbara]_120-barbara , but one ca n't help thinking of [oneself]_3524-oneself sometimes , and there is an end of [my]_0-i Career . " When [she]_108-rose had said this [she]_108-rose brushed the last tear off [her]_108-rose eyelashes , and sat straight up , a little martyr and heroic victim to duty . "_{[119-lucilla]} [Her]_119-lucilla eye , though fixed on empty space , beamed keen with honour " ; but still there was a certain desperation in the composure with which [Rose]_108-rose regarded , after the first outburst , the abandonment of all [her]_108-rose hopes . "_{[119-lucilla]} [She]_119-lucilla is a selfish thing , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla indignantly ; "_{[119-lucilla]} [she]_119-lucilla always was a selfish thing . [I]_0-i should like to know what [she]_119-lucilla can teach [anybody]_313-anybody ? If [I]_0-i were [you]_3526-you and [[your]_3526-you papa]_{3111-your papa} , [I]_0-i certainly would not let [her]_119-lucilla go away . [I]_0-i do n't see any reason in [the world]_{331-the world} why [you]_3526-you should give in to [her]_119-lucilla and let [her]_119-lucilla stop [your]_3526-you — [your]_3526-you Career , [you]_3526-you know ; why should [you]_3526-you ? [I]_0-i would not give in to [her]_119-lucilla for one moment , if [I]_0-i were [[your]_3526-you papa]_{3111-your papa} and [you]_3526-you . " "_[0-i] Why should [I]_0-i ? " said [Rose]_108-rose ; "_[0-i] because there is [nobody else to do anything]_{3530-nobody else to do anything} , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . [Fleda]_219-fleda and [Dreda]_220-dreda are such two little things ; and there are [all the boys]_{3531-all the boys} to think of , and [poor papa]_{4396-poor papa} . It is of no use asking why . If [I]_0-i do n't do it , there will be [nobody]_4434-nobody to do it , " said [Rose]_108-rose , with big tears coming to [her]_108-rose eyes . [Her]_119-lucilla Career was dear to [her]_119-lucilla heart , and those two tears welled up from the depths ; but then there would be [nobody else to do it]_{6893-nobody else to do it} — a consideration which continually filters out [the people who are good for anything out of the muddy current of the ordinary world]_{6894-the people who are good for anything out of the muddy current of the ordinary world} . "_{[4434-nobody]} And [your]_3526-you pretty drawings , and the veil , and [the School of Design]_{824-the school of design} ! " cried [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . "_[3526-you] [[You]_3526-you dear little [Rose]_108-rose]_{5186-you dear little rose} , do n't cry . It never can be permitted , [you]_3526-you know . [She]_3536-she can not teach anything , and [nobody]_4434-nobody will have [her]_3536-she . [She]_3536-she is a selfish thing , though [she]_3536-she is [[your]_3526-you sister]_{2687-your sister} ; and if [I]_0-i were [[your]_3526-you papa]_{3111-your papa} and [you]_3526-you — — " "_[3526-you] It would be no good , " said [Rose]_108-rose . "_[3526-you] [She]_3536-she will go , whatever [anybody]_313-anybody may say . [She]_3536-she does not care , " said [the little martyr]_{6895-the little martyr} , and the two big tears fell , making two big round blotches upon the strings of that bonnet which [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had difficulty in keeping [her]_119-lucilla hands off . But when [she]_108-rose had thus expressed [her]_108-rose feelings , [Rose]_108-rose relented over [[her]_108-rose sister]_{1483-her sister} . "_[3536-she] [She]_3536-she has suffered so much here ; how can [any one]_{4391-any one} ask [her]_3536-she to sacrifice [herself]_3536-she to [us]_3542-us ? " said [the young artist]_{1486-the young artist} mournfully . "_[3536-she] And [I]_0-i am quite happy , " said [Rose—"quite]_{221-rose—"quite}_[0-i] happy ; it makes all the difference . It is [her]_3536-she heart , [you]_3543-you know , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; and it is only [my]_0-i Career . " And this time the tears were dashed away by an indignant little hand . [Barbara]_120-barbara 's heart , if [she]_120-barbara had such an organ , had never in its existence cost such bitter drops . But as for [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , what could [she]_119-lucilla do ? [She]_119-lucilla could only repeat , "_[3536-she] If [I]_0-i was [[your]_3543-you papa]_{3111-your papa} and [you]_3543-you , " with a melancholy sense that [she]_119-lucilla was here balked and could do no more . For even the aid of [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was as nothing against dead selfishness and folly , [the two most invincible forces in [the world]_{331-the world}]_{6898-the two most invincible forces in the world} . Instead of taking the business into [her]_119-lucilla own hands , and carrying it through triumphantly as [she]_119-lucilla had hitherto been in the habit of doing , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla could only minister to [the sufferer]_{1156-the sufferer} , and keep up [her]_119-lucilla courage , and mourn over the Career thus put in danger . [Barbara]_120-barbara 's advertisement was in the newspapers , and [her]_120-barbara foolish mind was made up ; and the hope that [nobody]_4434-nobody would have [her]_120-barbara was a forlorn hope , for [somebody]_312-somebody always does have [the incapable people]_{6903-the incapable people} , as [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was well aware . And [the contralto]_{799-the contralto} had been of some use in [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} and a little in [Grove Street]_{27-grove street} , and it would be difficult , either in the one sphere or the other , to find any one to fill [[her]_120-barbara place]_{6905-her place} . It was thus amid universal demolition that [Christmas]_{147-christmas} approached , and [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} ended the first portion of [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} eventful career . One fytte of [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's history is here ended , and another is to be told . [We]_6906-we have recorded [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} beginning in all the fulness of youthful confidence and undaunted trust in [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} own resources ; and have done [our]_6906-we best to show that in the course of organising society [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , like [all other benefactors of [their]_{6907-all other benefactors of their kind} kind]_{6907-all other benefactors of their kind} , had many sacrifices to make , and had to undergo the mortification of finding out that many of [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} most able efforts turned to [other people]_{279-other people} 's profit and went directly against [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} began the second period of [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} career with , to some certain extent , that sense of failure which is inevitable to every high intelligence after a little intercourse with [the world]_{331-the world} . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had succeeded in a great many things , but yet [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had not succeeded in all ; and [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had found out that the most powerful exertions in behalf of [friends]_4912-friends not only fail to procure [their]_4912-friends gratitude , but sometimes convert [them]_4912-friends into [enemies]_6346-enemies , and do actual harm ; which is a discovery which can only be made by those who devote [themselves]_4912-friends , as [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had done , to the good of [the human species]_{647-the human species} . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had done everything for the best , and yet it had not always turned out for the best ; and even [the people who had been most ready to appeal to [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} for assistance in [their]_{6913-the people who had been most ready to appeal to her for assistance in their need} need]_{6913-the people who had been most ready to appeal to her for assistance in their need} , had proved the readiest to accuse [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} when something disagreeable happened , and to say "_[0-i] It was [your]_3545-your fault . " In the second stage of [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} progress [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} found [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , with a great responsibility upon [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} shoulders , with nearly [the entire social organisation of [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{6914-the entire social organisation of carlingford} depending upon [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} ; and , at the same time , with [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} means of providing for the wants of [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} subjects]_{663-her subjects} sensibly diminished , and [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} confidence in the resources of the future impaired to an equal degree . One thing was sure , that [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had taken the work upon [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} shoulders , and that [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was not [the woman to draw back , whatever the difficulties might be]_{6916-the woman to draw back , whatever the difficulties might be} . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} did not bate a jot of [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} courage , though the early buoyancy of hope had departed , never to return . It is true that [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was not so joyful and triumphant a figure as when [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} conquered [Nancy]_102-nancy , and won over [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} , and electrified [Mr Holden]_{124-mr holden} by choosing curtains which suited [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} complexion ; but with [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} diminished hopes and increased experience and unabated courage , no doubt [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} presented a still nobler and more imposing aspect to [everybody who had an eye for moral grandeur]_{6917-everybody who had an eye for moral grandeur} , though it would be difficult to tell how many of [such worthy spectators]_{6918-such worthy spectators} existed in [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} . There was , as [[our]_6919-our readers]_{6920-our readers} are aware , another subject also on which [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had found [her]_119-lucilla position altered . It was quite true that , had [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} been thinking of that , [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} never need have come [home]_287-home at all ; and that , in accepting new furniture for [the drawing - room]_{4397-the drawing - room} , [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had to a certain extent pledged [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} not to marry immediately , but to stay at [home]_287-home and be a comfort to [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} dear papa]_{366-her dear papa} . This is so delicate a question that it is difficult to treat it with the freedom necessary for a full development of a not unusual state of mind . [Most people]_{1186-most people} are capable of falling in love only once or twice , or at the most a very few times , in [their]_{1186-most people} life ; and [disappointed and heartbroken suitors]_{6926-disappointed and heartbroken suitors} are not so commonly to be met with as perhaps could be wished . But at the same time , there can be little doubt that the chief way in which [society]_444-society is supposed to signify [its]_444-society approval and admiration and enthusiasm for [a lady]_{4506-a lady} , is by making dozens of proposals to [her]_{4506-a lady} , as may be ascertained from all the best - informed sources . When [a woman]_{4411-a woman} is a great beauty , or is very brilliant and graceful , or even is only agreeable and amusing , the ordinary idea is that [the floating men of society]_{6930-the floating men of society} , in number less or more according to [the lady]_{3327-the lady} 's merits , propose to [her]_{4506-a lady} , though [she]_{4506-a lady} may not perhaps accept any of them . In proportion as [her]_{4506-a lady} qualities rise towards the sublime , [these victims]_{6932-these victims} are supposed to increase ; and perhaps , to tell the truth , [no woman]_{6933-no woman} feels [herself]_{6933-no woman} set at [her]_{6933-no woman} true value until [some poor man]_{6934-some poor man} , or set of [men]_4399-men , have put , as [people]_505-people say , [their]_{6930-the floating men of society} happiness into [her]_{4506-a lady} hands . It is , as [we]_6937-we have said , a delicate subject to discuss ; for the truth is , that this well - known and thoroughly established reward of female excellence had not fallen to [[Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's lot]_{6938-miss marjoribanks 's lot} . There was [Tom]_105-tom , to be sure , but [Tom]_105-tom did not count . And as for [the other men who had been presented to [Lucilla]_119-lucilla as eligible candidates for [her]_119-lucilla regard]_{6939-the other men who had been presented to lucilla as eligible candidates for her regard} , [none of [them]_{6939-the other men who had been presented to lucilla as eligible candidates for her regard}]_{6940-none of them} had given [her]_119-lucilla this proof of [their]_{6939-the other men who had been presented to lucilla as eligible candidates for her regard} admiration . The year had passed away , and [society]_444-society had laid no tribute of this description upon [[Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's shrine]_{6942-lucilla 's shrine} . [The Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} had married [Mrs Mortimer]_{133-mrs mortimer} instead , and [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} had been led away by [Barbara Lake]_120-barbara ! After such an experience nothing but the inherent sweetness and wholesome tone of [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's character could have kept [her]_119-lucilla from that cynicism and disbelief in humanity which is so often the result of knowledge of [the world]_{331-the world} . As for [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , [she]_119-lucilla smiled as [she]_119-lucilla thought of it , not cynically , but with a sweetly melancholy smile . What [she]_119-lucilla said to [herself]_119-lucilla was , [Poor men]_{6945-poor men} ! [they]_{6945-poor men} had had the two ways set before [them]_{6945-poor men} , and [they]_{6945-poor men} had not chosen the best . It made [her]_119-lucilla sad to have this proof of the imperfection of human nature thrust upon [her]_119-lucilla , but it did not turn [her]_119-lucilla sweet into bitter , as might have been the case with a more ordinary mind . Notwithstanding that this universal reward , which in other cases is , as [everybody]_{300-everybody} knows , given so indiscriminately , and with such liberality , had altogether failed in [her]_119-lucilla case , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla still resumed [her]_119-lucilla way with a beautiful constancy , and went forward in the face of fate undaunted and with a smile . It was thus that [she]_119-lucilla began the second period of [her]_119-lucilla career . Up to this moment there had never been a time in which it was not said in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} that [some one]_{1446-some one} was paying attention to [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} ; but at present [no one]_{281-no one} was paying attention to [her]_119-lucilla . There were other marriages going on around [her]_119-lucilla , and other preliminaries of marriage , but [nobody]_4434-nobody had proposed to [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . Affairs were in this state when [she]_119-lucilla took up [her]_119-lucilla burden again boldly , and set out anew upon [her]_119-lucilla way . It was a proof of magnanimity and philanthropy which [nobody]_4434-nobody could have asked from [her]_119-lucilla , if [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had not been actuated by higher motives than those that sway [the common crowd]_{6951-the common crowd} . Without any assistance but that of [her]_119-lucilla own genius — without the stimulating applause of [admirers]_618-admirers , such as [a woman in such circumstances]_{6953-a woman in such circumstances} has a right to calculate upon — with [no sympathising soul to fall back upon , and nothing but a dull level of ordinary people]_{6954-no sympathising soul to fall back upon , and nothing but a dull level of ordinary people} before [her,—Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , undaunted , put on [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} harness and resumed [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} course . The difficulties [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had met only made [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} more friendly , more tender , to those who were weaker than [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , and [whom evil fortune had disabled in the way]_{6955-whom evil fortune had disabled in the way} . When [Barbara Lake]_120-barbara got [her]_120-barbara situation , and went out for [a governess]_{3521-a governess} , and [Rose]_108-rose 's fears were realised , and [she]_108-rose had with bitter tears to relinquish [her]_108-rose Career , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla went and sat whole afternoons with [the little artist]_{2159-the little artist} , and gave [her]_{2159-the little artist} the handiest assistance , and taught [her]_{2159-the little artist} a great many things which [she]_{2159-the little artist} never could have learned at [the School of Design]_{824-the school of design} . And the effect of this self - abnegation was , that [Lucilla]_119-lucilla bore [General Travers]_{199-general travers} 's decision , and gave up all hope of [the officers]_{2875-the officers} , with a stout - heartedness which [nobody]_4434-nobody could have looked for , and did not hesitate to face [her]_119-lucilla position boldly , and to erect [her]_119-lucilla standard , and to begin [her]_119-lucilla new campaign , unaided and unappreciated as [she]_119-lucilla was . [People who know no better]_{6961-people who know no better} may go away upon marriage tours , or [they]_{6961-people who know no better} may fly off to foreign travel , or go out as [governesses]_{6962-governesses} , when all things do not go just as [they]_{6961-people who know no better} wish . But as for [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} stood bravely at [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} post , and scorned to flinch or run away . Thus commenced , amid mists of discouragement , and in an entire absence of all that was calculated to stimulate and exhilarate , the second grand period of [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's life . It would be vain to follow [Lucilla]_119-lucilla in detail through [her]_119-lucilla consistent and admirable career ; nor is it necessary to say that [she]_119-lucilla went on steadily in face of all [her]_119-lucilla discouragements , with that mixture of success and failure which comes natural to all human affairs . The singular thing about it was , that the years passed on , and that [she]_119-lucilla was permitted by [the world]_{331-the world} in general to fulfil [her]_119-lucilla own promise and prophecy about remaining ten years at [home]_287-home to be a comfort to [[her]_119-lucilla dear papa]_{366-her dear papa} . [She]_119-lucilla had been nineteen when [she]_119-lucilla began [her]_119-lucilla career , and [she]_119-lucilla was nine - and twenty when that little episode occurred with [young Dr Rider]_{200-dr rider} , before [he]_{200-dr rider} was married to [[his]_{200-dr rider} present wife]_{6966-his present wife} . There would have been nothing in the least unsuitable in a marriage between [Dr Rider]_{200-dr rider} and [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , though [people who were the best informed]_{6967-people who were the best informed} never thought either of [them]_6968-them had any serious meaning ; but , of course , [the general public]_{6969-the general public} , having had [Lucilla]_119-lucilla for a long time before [their]_{6969-the general public} eyes , naturally added on seven or eight years to [her]_119-lucilla age , and concluded [her]_119-lucilla to be a great deal older than [the young doctor]_{6970-the young doctor} , though [everybody]_{300-everybody} allowed that it would have been a most advantageous match for [him]_{6970-the young doctor} in every possible point of view . But , however , it did not come to anything , no more than [a great many other nibbles of the same kind]_{6972-a great many other nibbles of the same kind} did . The period arrived at which [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had thought [she]_119-lucilla might perhaps have begun to go off in [her]_119-lucilla looks , but still there was no immediate appearance of any change of name or condition on [her]_119-lucilla part . [Many people]_{1269-many people} quite congratulated [themselves]_{1269-many people} on the fact , as it was impossible to imagine what might be the social condition of [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} without [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} ; but it is doubtful whether [Lucilla]_119-lucilla congratulated [herself]_119-lucilla . [She]_119-lucilla was very comfortable , no doubt , in every way , and met with little opposition to speak of , and had things a great deal more in [her]_119-lucilla own hands than [she]_119-lucilla might have had , had there been [a husband]_{6974-a husband} in the case to satisfy ; but notwithstanding , [she]_119-lucilla had come to an age when [most people]_{1186-most people} have [husbands]_495-husbands , and when an independent position in [the world]_{331-the world} becomes necessary to self - respect . To be sure , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was independent ; but then — there is a difference , as [everybody]_{300-everybody} knows . And [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} could not but feel that [the world]_{331-the world} had not shown that appreciation of [her]_119-lucilla , to which , in [her]_119-lucilla earlier days , [she]_119-lucilla looked forward with so little fear . The ten years , as they had really gone by , were very different from the ten years [she]_119-lucilla had looked forward to , when , in the triumph of [her]_119-lucilla youth , [she]_119-lucilla named that period as the time when [she]_119-lucilla might probably begin to go off , and would be disposed to marry . By this time the drawing - room carpets and curtains had faded a little , and [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had found out that the delicate pale green which suited [her]_119-lucilla complexion was not to call a profitable colour ; and [nobody]_4434-nobody could have thought or said that to marry at this period would be in the least degree to swindle [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} . Thus the moment had arrived to which [she]_119-lucilla looked forward , but [the man]_{1681-the man} had not arrived with it . Ten years had passed , during which [she]_119-lucilla had been at the head of society in [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} , and a great comfort to [[her]_119-lucilla dear papa]_{366-her dear papa} ; and now , if there remained another development for [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's character , it was about time that it should begin to show itself . But at the same time , the main element necessary for that new development did not seem at present likely to be found in [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} . Unless , indeed , it might happen to be found in the person of [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} , who was so often in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} that [he]_{222-mr ashburton} might be said to form a part of society [there]_4723-there . It was [he]_{222-mr ashburton} who was related to [the Richmonds]_{223-the richmonds} , who were [a family much respected in [the county]_{838-the county}]_{6985-a family much respected in the county} . [He]_{222-mr ashburton} had been at the bar , and even begun to distinguish [himself]_{222-mr ashburton} , before [old Miss Penrhyn]_{224-old penrhyn} died and left [him]_{222-mr ashburton} [the Firs]_{56-the firs} . [He]_{222-mr ashburton} had begun to distinguish [himself]_{222-mr ashburton} , but [he]_{222-mr ashburton} had not , it appeared , gone so far as to prevent [him]_{222-mr ashburton} from coming down to [[his]_{222-mr ashburton} new property]_{6987-his new property} and settling upon [it]_{6987-his new property} , and taking [his]_{222-mr ashburton} place as [a local notability]_{6988-a local notability} . [He]_{222-mr ashburton} was not [a man who could be expected to care for evening parties in [a provincial town]_{6990-a provincial town}]_{6989-a man who could be expected to care for evening parties in a provincial town} ; but [he]_{222-mr ashburton} never refused to dine with [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} , and was generally popular [upstairs]_362-upstairs , where [he]_{222-mr ashburton} always paid a little attention to [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , though nothing very marked and noticeable . [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} was not like [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , for instance ( if [anybody]_313-anybody remembered [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} ) , [a man whose money might be in the Funds]_{6993-a man whose money might be in the funds} , but who more probably speculated . [Everybody]_{300-everybody} knew everything about [him]_{222-mr ashburton} , which was an ease to the public mind . [The Firs]_{6995-the firs} was as well known as [Carlingford steeple]_{3-carlingford} , and how much it was worth a year , and everything about it ; and so was [the proprietor]_{6996-the proprietor} 's pedigree , which could be traced to [a semi - mythical personage known as [old Penrhyn]_{224-old penrhyn} , whose daughter was [[Sir John Richmond]_{158-sir john} 's grandmother]_{6998-sir john richmond 's grandmother}]_{6997-a semi - mythical personage known as old penrhyn , whose daughter was sir john richmond 's grandmother} . [The Firs]_{56-the firs} , it is true , had descended in [the female line]_{6999-the female line} , but still it is something to know where [a man]_{285-a man} comes from , even on one side . [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} made [himself]_{222-mr ashburton} very agreeable in [the neighbourhood]_{855-the neighbourhood} , and was never above enlightening [anybody]_313-anybody on a point of law . [He]_{222-mr ashburton} used to say that it was kind to give [him]_{222-mr ashburton} something to do , which was an opinion endorsed practically by [a great many people]_{639-a great many people} . It is true that [some of [[his]_{222-mr ashburton} neighbours]_{1363-his neighbours}]_{7004-some of his neighbours} wondered much to see [his]_{222-mr ashburton} patience , and could not make out why [he]_{222-mr ashburton} chose to rusticate at [the Firs]_{56-the firs} at [his]_{222-mr ashburton} age , and with [his]_{222-mr ashburton} abilities . But either [he]_{222-mr ashburton} never heard these wonderings , or at least [he]_{222-mr ashburton} never took any notice of them . [He]_{222-mr ashburton} lived as if [he]_{222-mr ashburton} liked it , and settled down , and presented to [all men]_{6864-all men} an aspect of serene contentment with [his]_{222-mr ashburton} sphere . And it would be difficult to say what suggestion or association it was which brought [him]_{222-mr ashburton} all of a sudden into [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's head , one day , when , seeing a little commotion in [[Masters]_149-masters 's shop]_{7007-masters 's shop} , [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} went in to hear what it was about . The cause of the commotion was an event which had been long expected , and which , indeed , ten years before , had been looked on as a possible thing to happen any day . The wonder was , not that [old Mr Chiltern]_{140-mr chiltern} should die , but that [he]_{222-mr ashburton} should have lived so long . [The ladies in Masters]_{7008-the ladies in masters} 's cried , "_[3545-your] [Poor dear old man]_{3546-poor dear old man} ! " and said to [each other]_{679-each other} that however long it might have been expected , a death always seemed sudden at the last . But , to tell the truth , the stir made by this death was rather pleasant than sad . [People]_505-people thought , not of the career which was ended , but of the one which must now begin , and of the excitement of an election , which was agreeable to look forward to . As for [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , when [she]_119-lucilla too had heard the news , and had gone upon [her]_119-lucilla way , it would be vain to assert that a regretful recollection of the time when [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} was thought [a likely man]_{7011-a likely man} to succeed [Mr Chiltern]_{140-mr chiltern} did not occur to [her]_119-lucilla . But when [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had dismissed that transitory thought , [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} suddenly came into [her]_119-lucilla head by one of those intuitions which have such an effect upon the mind that receives them . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was not of very marked political opinions , and perhaps was not quite aware what [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} 's views were on the [Irish Church]_{58-irish church} question , or upon parliamentary reform ; but [she]_119-lucilla said after , that it came into [her]_119-lucilla mind in a moment , like a flash of lightning , that [he]_{222-mr ashburton} was [the man]_{1681-the man} . The idea was so new and so striking , that [she]_119-lucilla turned back and went , in the excitement of the moment , to suggest it to [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} , and see what [[her]_119-lucilla old friend]_{1081-her old friend} and [the Colonel]_{595-the colonel} would say . Of course , if such a thing was practicable , there was no time to lose . [She]_119-lucilla turned round quickly , according to [her]_119-lucilla prompt nature ; and such was [her]_119-lucilla absorbed interest in the idea of [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} , that [she]_119-lucilla did not know until [she]_119-lucilla had almost done it , that [she]_119-lucilla was walking straight into [[her]_119-lucilla hero]_{5446-her hero} 's arms . "_{[3546-poor dear old man]} Oh , [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} ! " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , with a little scream , "_{[222-mr ashburton]} is it [you]_{222-mr ashburton} ? [My]_0-i mind was quite full of [you]_{222-mr ashburton} . [I]_0-i could not see [you]_{222-mr ashburton} for thinking . Do come back with [me]_0-i , for [I]_0-i have something very particular to say — — " "_[0-i] To [me]_0-i ? " said [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} , looking at [her]_119-lucilla with a smile and a sudden look of interest ; for it is always slightly exciting to [the most philosophical mortal]_{7016-the most philosophical mortal} to know that [somebody else]_{5385-somebody else} 's mind is full of [him]_{7016-the most philosophical mortal} . "_[0-i] What [you]_{222-mr ashburton} have said already is so flattering — — " "_{[222-mr ashburton]} [I]_0-i did not mean anything absurd , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . "_[0-i] Do n't talk any nonsense , please . [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} , do [you]_{222-mr ashburton} know that old [Mr Chiltern]_{140-mr chiltern} is dead ? " [Lucilla]_119-lucilla put the question solemnly , and [[her]_119-lucilla companion]_{512-her companion} grew a little red as [he]_{222-mr ashburton} looked at [her]_119-lucilla . "_{[140-mr chiltern]} It is not [my]_0-i fault , " [he]_{222-mr ashburton} said , though [he]_{222-mr ashburton} still smiled ; and then [he]_{222-mr ashburton} grew redder and redder , though [he]_{222-mr ashburton} ought to have been above showing such signs of emotion ; and looked at [her]_119-lucilla curiously , as if [he]_{222-mr ashburton} would seize what [she]_119-lucilla was going to say out of [her]_119-lucilla eyes or [her]_119-lucilla lips before it was said . "_[0-i] It is not anything to laugh about , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . "_{[140-mr chiltern]} [He]_{140-mr chiltern} was [a very nice old man]_{3547-a very nice old man} ; but [he]_{140-mr chiltern} is dead , and [somebody else]_{5385-somebody else} must be [Member for [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{4760-member for carlingford} : that was why [I]_0-i told [you]_3550-you that [my]_0-i mind was full of [you]_3550-you . [I]_0-i am not in the least superstitious , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , solemnly ; "_[0-i] but when [I]_0-i stood there — there , just in front of [Mr Holden's]_{226-mr holden's} — [you]_3550-you came into [my]_0-i mind like a flash of lightning . [I]_0-i was not thinking of [you]_3550-you in the least , and [you]_3550-you came into [my]_0-i mind like — like [Minerva]_227-minerva , [you]_3550-you know . If it was not an intimation , [I]_0-i do n't know what it was . And that was why [I]_0-i ran against [you]_3550-you , and did not see [you]_3550-you were there . [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} , it is [you]_3550-you who must be [the man]_{1681-the man} , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . It was not a thing to speak lightly about , and for [her]_119-lucilla part [she]_119-lucilla spoke very solemnly ; and as for [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} , [his]_{222-mr ashburton} face flushed deeper and deeper . [He]_{222-mr ashburton} stood quite still in the excitement of the moment , as if [she]_119-lucilla had given [him]_{222-mr ashburton} a blow . "_[3550-you] [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , [I]_0-i do n't know how to answer [you]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , " [he]_0-i cried ; and then [he]_0-i put out [his]_0-i hand in an agitated way and grasped [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} hand . "_[0-i] [You]_{88-miss marjoribanks} are the only creature in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} , [man]_4780-man or [woman]_732-woman , that has divined [me]_0-i , " [he]_0-i said , in a trembling voice . It was a little public at [the top of [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane}]_{7019-the top of grange lane} , where [people were liable to pass at every moment]_{7020-people were liable to pass at every moment} ; but still [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} accepted the pressure of the hand , which , to be sure , had nothing whatever to do with love - making . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was more shy of such demonstrations than [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had been in [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} confident youth , knowing that in most cases [they]_7021-they never came to anything , and at the same time that [the spectators]_{1568-the spectators} kept a vivid recollection of [them]_7021-they ; but still , in the excitement of the moment , [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} accepted and returned in a womanly way the pressure of [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} 's hand . "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} Come in and let [us]_3554-us talk it over , " [Lucilla]_119-lucilla said , feeling that no time was to be lost . It was a conference very different from that which , had [Mr Chiltern]_{140-mr chiltern} been so well advised as to die ten years before , might have been held in [[Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} 's drawing - room]_{7023-dr marjoribanks 's drawing - room} over [[his]_{222-mr ashburton} successor]_{7024-his successor} 's prospects ; but at the same time there was something satisfactory to the personal sentiments of both in the way in which this conversation had come about . When [Lucilla]_119-lucilla took off [her]_119-lucilla hat and sat down to give [him]_{222-mr ashburton} all [her]_119-lucilla attention , [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} could not but feel the flattering character of the interest [she]_119-lucilla was taking in [him]_{222-mr ashburton} . [She]_119-lucilla was [a woman]_{4411-a woman} , and young ( comparatively speaking ) , and was by no means without [admirers]_618-admirers , and unquestionably took the lead in society ; and to be divined by [such a person]_{2368-such a person} was perhaps , on the whole , sweeter to the heart of [the aspirant]_{7028-the aspirant} than if [Colonel Chiley]_{103-colonel chiley} had found out [his]_{103-colonel chiley} secret , or [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} , or even [the Rector]_{567-the rector} : and [Lucilla]_119-lucilla for [her]_119-lucilla part had all that natural pleasure in being the first to embrace a new interest which was natural under the circumstances . "_[3554-us] Let [us]_3555-us talk it all over , " [she]_119-lucilla said , giving [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} a chair near [her]_119-lucilla own . "_[3555-us] If [I]_0-i believed in spirit - rapping , [you]_3556-you know , [I]_0-i should be sure that was what it meant . [I]_0-i was not thinking of [you]_3556-you in the least , and all at once , like a flash of lightning — [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} sit down and tell [me]_0-i — what is the first thing that must be done ? " "_{[222-mr ashburton]} If [I]_0-i could ask [you]_3556-you to be on [[my]_0-i committee]_{3557-my committee} , that would be the first thing to be done , " said [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} , "_{[222-mr ashburton]} but unfortunately [I]_0-i ca n't do that . Let [me]_0-i tell [you]_3556-you in the first place how very much [I]_0-i am obliged — — " "_[0-i] Do n't say that , please , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , with [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} usual good sense , "_[0-i] for [I]_0-i have done nothing . But [papa]_94-papa can be on [the committee]_{3558-the committee} , and [old Colonel Chiley]_{103-colonel chiley} , who is such [a one for politics]_{3559-a one for politics} ; and of course [Sir John]_{158-sir john} — that will be a very good beginning ; and after that — — " "_[0-i] [[My]_0-i dear]_{4403-my dear} [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , " [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} said , with a smile , and a little hesitation , "_[0-i] [Sir John]_{158-sir john} takes exactly the other side in politics ; and [I]_0-i am afraid [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} and [the Colonel]_{595-the colonel} are not of the same way of thinking ; and then [my]_0-i opinions — — " "_[0-i] If they are not of the same way of thinking [we]_3563-we must make them , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla : "_[3563-we] after having such an intimation , [I]_0-i am not going to be put off for a trifle ; and besides , what does it matter about opinions ? [I]_0-i am sure [I]_0-i have heard [you]_3564-you all saying over and over that the thing was to have [a good man]_{4891-a good man} . Do n't go and make speeches about opinions . If [you]_3564-you begin with that , there is no end to it , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . "_[3564-you] [I]_0-i know what [you]_3564-you [gentlemen]_{4686-gentlemen} are . But if [you]_3564-you just say distinctly that [you]_3564-you are [the best man]_{3567-the best man} — — " "_[3564-you] It would be an odd thing to say for [oneself]_3568-oneself , " said [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} , and [he]_{222-mr ashburton} laughed ; but , to tell the truth , [he]_{222-mr ashburton} was not [a man of very quick understanding]_{7030-a man of very quick understanding} , and at the first outset of the thing [he]_{222-mr ashburton} did not understand [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; and [he]_{222-mr ashburton} was a little — just a very little — disappointed . [She]_119-lucilla had divined [him]_{222-mr ashburton} , which was a wonderful proof of [her]_119-lucilla genius ; but yet at the bottom [she]_119-lucilla was only [an ignorant woman]_{7031-an ignorant woman} after all . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i see it all quite clear what to do , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . "_[0-i] [You]_3564-you must have [the Colonel]_{595-the colonel} and [Sir John]_{158-sir john} , and [everybody]_{300-everybody} . [I]_0-i would not pay the least attention to [Tories]_3571-tories or [Whigs]_3572-whigs , or anything of the sort . For [my]_0-i part [I]_0-i do n't see any difference . All that has to be said about it is simply that [you]_3564-you are [the right man]_{3573-the right man} . [Papa]_94-papa might object to one thing and [the Colonel]_{595-the colonel} might object to another , and then if [Sir John]_{158-sir john} , as [you]_3564-you say , is of quite another way of thinking —— But [you]_3564-you are [the man for [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{3575-the man for carlingford} all the same ; and none of [them]_3576-them can say a word against that , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , with energy . [She]_119-lucilla stopped short , with [her]_119-lucilla colour rising and [her]_119-lucilla eyes brightening . [She]_119-lucilla felt [herself]_119-lucilla inspired , which was a new sensation , and very pleasant ; and then the idea of such a coming struggle was sweet to [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , and the conviction burst upon [her]_119-lucilla that [she]_119-lucilla was striking out a perfectly new and original line . As for [[her]_119-lucilla candidate]_{7032-her candidate} , [he]_{7032-her candidate} smiled , and hesitated , and paid [her]_119-lucilla pretty little compliments for a few minutes longer , and said it was very good of [her]_119-lucilla to interest [herself]_119-lucilla in [his]_{7032-her candidate} fortunes . All which [Lucilla]_119-lucilla listened to with great impatience , feeling that it had nothing to do with the matter in hand . But then after these few minutes had elapsed the meaning of [[his]_{7032-her candidate} fair adviser]_{7033-his fair adviser} , as [he]_{7032-her candidate} called [her]_119-lucilla , began to dawn upon [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} 's mind . [He]_{7032-her candidate} began to prick up [his]_{7032-her candidate} mental ears , so to speak , and see that it was not womanish ignorance , but an actual suggestion . For , after all , so long as [he]_{7032-her candidate} was [the Man for [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{3575-the man for carlingford} , all the rest was of little importance . [He]_{7032-her candidate} took something out of [his]_{7032-her candidate} pocket , which was [his]_{7032-her candidate} address to [the constituency of Carlingford]_{7035-the constituency of carlingford} ( for being anxious on the subject , [he]_{7032-her candidate} had heard of [Mr Chiltern]_{140-mr chiltern} 's death an hour or two before [anybody else]_{1725-anybody else} ) , and choke - full of political sentiments . In it [he]_{7032-her candidate} described to [the electors]_{7037-the electors} what [he]_{7032-her candidate} would do if [they]_{7037-the electors} sent [him]_{7032-her candidate} to [Parliament]_{43-parliament} , as carefully as if [their]_{7037-the electors} election could make [him]_{7032-her candidate} [Prime Minister]_{4924-prime minister} at least ; and naturally [a man]_{285-a man} does not like to sacrifice such a confession of faith . "_[3576-them] [I]_0-i should like to read it to [you]_3577-you , " [he]_{7032-her candidate} said , spreading it out with affectionate care : but [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had already arranged [her]_119-lucilla plans , and knew better than that . "_[0-i] If [you]_3577-you were to read it to [me]_0-i , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , "_[3577-you] [I]_0-i should be sure to be convinced that [you]_3577-you were quite right , and to go in with [you]_3577-you for everything ; and then [I]_0-i should be no good , [you]_3577-you know . If it were to drive [papa]_295-papa and [Sir John]_{158-sir john} and [the Colonel]_{595-the colonel} all to [their]_3580-their own ways of thinking , [we]_3581-we never should make any progress . [I]_0-i would never mind about [anybody]_313-anybody 's ways of thinking , if [I]_0-i were [you]_3577-you . After all , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , with fine satire , of which [she]_119-lucilla was unconscious , "_{[222-mr ashburton]} what does it matter what [people]_505-people think ? [I]_0-i suppose when it comes to doing anything , [the Whigs]_{3584-the whigs} and [the Tories]_{3585-the tories} are just the same . [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} , it is [the Man]_{1681-the man} that is wanted , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , with all the warmth of sudden conviction . [She]_119-lucilla felt a little like [Joan of Arc]_{228-joan of arc} as [she]_119-lucilla spoke . When [an army]_{7040-an army} has the aid of [a sacred maiden]_{7041-a sacred maiden} to bring inspiration to its counsels , the idea of going on in the old formal way is no longer to be tolerated . And such was the force of [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's conviction , that [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} , though [he]_{222-mr ashburton} felt a little affronted , and could not but look with fond and compunctious regret upon [his]_{222-mr ashburton} address , yet began more and more to feel that there was justice in what [she]_119-lucilla said . "_{[222-mr ashburton]} [I]_0-i will think over what [you]_0-i say , " [he]_0-i said , rather stiffly , and put up [his]_{222-mr ashburton} address — for it was natural , when [he]_{222-mr ashburton} had done [her]_119-lucilla such an honour as to offer to read it to [her]_119-lucilla , that [he]_{222-mr ashburton} should be affronted by [her]_119-lucilla refusal . It was a bold experiment on [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's part , but then [she]_119-lucilla was carried out of [herself]_119-lucilla at the moment by this singular flash of inspiration . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i will think over what [you]_0-i say , " [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} continued ; "_[0-i] and if [my]_0-i judgment approves —— At all events [I]_0-i shall not issue this till [I]_0-i have thought it all over . [I]_0-i am sure [I]_0-i am extremely obliged to [you]_0-i for [your]_0-i interest . " And here [he]_{222-mr ashburton} stopped short , and looked as if [he]_{222-mr ashburton} were going to get up and go away , which would have spoiled all . "_[0-i] [You]_0-i are going to stop to lunch , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; "_{[312-somebody]} [somebody]_312-somebody is sure to come in . And [you]_0-i know [you]_0-i must not lose any opportunity of seeing [people]_505-people . [I]_0-i am so glad to - night is Thursday . Tell [me]_0-i just one thing , [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} , before [any one]_{4391-any one} comes . There is one thing that is really important , and must be fixed upon . If [we]_3590-we were to make any mistake , [you]_0-i know — — " "_[0-i] What ? " said [the candidate]_{7042-the candidate} eagerly—"about_[0-i] Reform ? [I]_0-i have expressed [myself]_0-i very clearly — — " [Lucilla]_119-lucilla smiled compassionately , and with the gentlest tolerance , at this wild suggestion . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i was not thinking of Reform , " [she]_119-lucilla said , with that meekness which [people]_505-people assume when it is of no use being impatient . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i was thinking what [your]_0-i colours were to be . [I]_0-i would not have anything to do with the old colours , for [my]_0-i part — they would be as bad as opinions , [you]_0-i know . [You]_0-i may laugh , but [I]_0-i am quite in earnest , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . As for [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} , [he]_{222-mr ashburton} did not begin to laugh until [he]_{222-mr ashburton} had fixed upon [her]_119-lucilla that gaze of utter amazement and doubt with which on many similar occasions [ordinary people]_{2079-ordinary people} had regarded [Lucilla]_119-lucilla — thinking [she]_119-lucilla was joking , or acting , or doing something quite different from the severe sincerity which was [her]_119-lucilla leading principle . [She]_119-lucilla was so used to it , that [she]_119-lucilla waited with perfect patience till [[her]_119-lucilla companion]_{512-her companion} 's explosion of amusement was over . [He]_{222-mr ashburton} was thinking to [himself]_{222-mr ashburton} what [a fool]_{717-a fool} [she]_119-lucilla was , or what [a fool]_{717-a fool} [he]_{222-mr ashburton} was to think of taking [a woman]_{4411-a woman} into [his]_{222-mr ashburton} counsels , or what [curious unintelligible creatures]_{7049-curious unintelligible creatures} [women]_492-women were , made up of sense and folly ; and all the time [he]_{222-mr ashburton} laughed , which was a relief to [his]_{222-mr ashburton} feelings . [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} laughed a little too , to keep [him]_{222-mr ashburton} in countenance , for [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was always [the soul of good nature]_{7051-the soul of good nature} ; and then [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} repeated , "_[0-i] Now [you]_3591-you must tell [me]_0-i what [our]_3592-our colours are to be — — " "_[3591-you] [I]_0-i am sure [I]_0-i do n't know anything about colours , " said [the candidate]_{7042-the candidate} , "_[3591-you] any more than [you]_3591-you do about opinions . [I]_0-i think they are equally unimportant , to say the least . [I]_0-i shall adopt the colours of [[my]_0-i fair counsellor]_{3593-my fair counsellor} , " [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} added , laughing , and making a mock bow to [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , and getting [his]_{222-mr ashburton} hat as [he]_{222-mr ashburton} did so — for [he]_{222-mr ashburton} had naturally calmed down a little from the first enthusiasm with which [he]_{222-mr ashburton} had hailed [the woman who divined [him]_{222-mr ashburton}]_{7053-the woman who divined him} , and [he]_{222-mr ashburton} did not mean to stay . "_[0-i] Blue and yellow are the old colours , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla thoughtfully , "_[3591-you] and [you]_3591-you are [the new man]_{3594-the new man} , [you]_3591-you know , and [we]_3595-we must not meddle with these antiquated things . Do [you]_3591-you think this would do ? " As [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} spoke [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} took up a handful of ribbons which were lying by , and put them up to [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} face with an air of serious deliberation which once more disturbed [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} 's gravity . And yet , when [a young woman who is not at all bad - looking]_{7054-a young woman who is not at all bad - looking} puts up a rustling , gleaming knot of ribbons to [her]_{7054-a young woman who is not at all bad - looking} hair and asks [a man]_{285-a man} 's opinion of the same , [the man]_{1681-the man} must be [a philosopher]_{7057-a philosopher} or [a wretch indeed who does not give a glance to see the effect]_{7058-a wretch indeed who does not give a glance to see the effect} . [The candidate for [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{7059-the candidate for carlingford} looked and approached , and even , in the temptation of the moment , took some of the long streamers in [his]_{7059-the candidate for carlingford} hand . And [he]_{7059-the candidate for carlingford} began to think [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was very clever , and the most amusing companion [he]_{7059-the candidate for carlingford} had met with for a long time . And [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} interest in [him]_{7059-the candidate for carlingford} touched [his]_{7059-the candidate for carlingford} heart ; and , after all , it is no drawback to [a woman to be absurd by moments]_{7060-a woman to be absurd by moments} . [His]_{7059-the candidate for carlingford} voice grew quite soft and caressing as [he]_{7059-the candidate for carlingford} took the end of ribbon into [his]_{7059-the candidate for carlingford} hand . "_[3591-you] If they are [your]_3596-your colours they shall be [mine]_3597-mine , " [he]_{7059-the candidate for carlingford} said , with a sense of patronage and protection which was very delightful ; and [the two]_{678-the two} were still talking and laughing over the silken link thus formed between [them]_{678-the two} , when [the people]_{811-the people} came in whom [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was expecting to lunch , and who were naturally full of [Mr Chiltern]_{140-mr chiltern} 's death , which , [poor old man]_{7063-poor old man} ! was so sudden at the last . [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} stayed , though [he]_{222-mr ashburton} had not intended it , and made [himself]_{222-mr ashburton} very pleasant . [And Lucilla]_119-lucilla took no pains to conceal [her]_119-lucilla opinion that the thing was neither to consider [Whigs]_3572-whigs nor [Tories]_3571-tories , but [a good Man]_{4891-a good man} . And [Major Brown]_{115-mr cavendish} , who had come with [[his]_{115-mr cavendish} daughters]_{821-his daughters} , echoed this sentiment so warmly that [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} was entirely convinced of the justice of [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's ideas . "_[3591-you] [We]_3598-we ca n't have [a tip - topper]_{3599-a tip - topper} , [you]_3600-you know , " [Major Brown]_{115-mr cavendish} said , who was not very refined in [his]_{115-mr cavendish} expressions ; "_{[3599-a tip - topper]} and what [I]_0-i should like to see is [a man that knows [the place]_{770-the place} and would look after [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{3601-a man that knows the place and would look after carlingford} . That 's what [we]_3598-we 're all looking for . " [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} did not declare [himself]_{222-mr ashburton} to [Major Brown]_{115-mr cavendish} , but [he]_{222-mr ashburton} dashed off [his]_{222-mr ashburton} new address ten minutes after [he]_{222-mr ashburton} had taken leave of [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , and put the other one in the fire like [a Christian]_{7068-a christian} , and telegraphed for [[his]_{222-mr ashburton} agent]_{7069-his agent} to [town]_607-town . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , for [her]_119-lucilla part , made an effort equally great and uncompromising . [She]_119-lucilla took the ribbon [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} had played with , and cut it up into cockades of all descriptions . It was an early moment , but still there was no time to be lost in a matter of such importance . And [she]_119-lucilla wore one on [her]_119-lucilla breast and one in [her]_119-lucilla hair when [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} 's address was published , and all [the world]_{331-the world} was discussing [the new candidate]_{7072-the new candidate} . "_[3603-his] Of course they are [his]_3603-his colours — that is why [I]_0-i wear them , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i shall always think there was something very strange in it . Just after [I]_0-i had heard of poor old [Mr Chiltern]_{140-mr chiltern} 's death , as [I]_0-i was passing [Holden's]_{226-mr holden's} — when [I]_0-i was not in the least thinking of [him]_3603-his — [he]_3603-his came into [my]_0-i mind like a flash of lightning , [you]_3604-you know . If [I]_0-i had been very intimate with [poor old Mr Chiltern]_{140-mr chiltern} , or if [I]_0-i believed in spirit - rapping , [I]_0-i should think that was it . [He]_3603-his came into [my]_0-i head without [my]_0-i even thinking of [him]_3603-his , all in a moment , with [his]_3603-his very hat on and [his]_3603-his umbrella , like [Minerva]_227-minerva — wasn't it [Minerva]_227-minerva ? " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . And [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} took up [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} 's cause openly , and unfurled [his]_3603-his standard , and did not even ask [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} father]_{292-her father} 's opinion . "_{[227-minerva]} [Papa]_94-papa knows about politics , but [he]_94-papa has not had an intimation , as [I]_0-i have , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . And , naturally , [she]_119-lucilla threw all the younger portion of [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} , which was acquainted with [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} , and looked forward eagerly to a little excitement , and liked the idea of wearing a violet - and - green cockade , into a flutter of excitement . Among [these rash young people]_{7074-these rash young people} there were even a few individuals who took [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's word for it , and knew that [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} was very nice , and did not see that anything more was necessary . To be sure , [these enthusiasts]_{7075-these enthusiasts} were [chiefly women]_{7076-chiefly women} , and in no cases had votes ; but [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , with instinctive correctness of judgment , decided that there were more things to be thought of than [the electors]_{7037-the electors} . And [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had the satisfaction of seeing with [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} own eyes and hearing with [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} own ears the success of that suggestion of [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} genius . [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} had rarely been more excited by any public event than it was by the address of [the new candidate , who was in the field before [anybody else]_{1725-anybody else} , and who had the boldness to come before [them]_{7078-the new candidate , who was in the field before anybody else , and who had the boldness to come before them without uttering any political creed} without uttering any political creed]_{7078-the new candidate , who was in the field before anybody else , and who had the boldness to come before them without uttering any political creed} . "_[94-papa] [The enlightened electors of [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{3605-the enlightened electors of carlingford} do not demand , like [other less educated constituencies]_{3606-other less educated constituencies} , a system of political doctrines cut and dry , or [a representative bound to give up [his]_{3607-a representative bound to give up his own judgment} own judgment]_{3607-a representative bound to give up his own judgment} , and act according to arbitrary promises , " said [the daring candidate]_{7080-the daring candidate} : "_{[3605-the enlightened electors of carlingford]} what [they]_{3605-the enlightened electors of carlingford} want is [an honest man]_{3608-an honest man} , resolved to do [his]_{3608-an honest man} duty by [[his]_{3608-an honest man} country]_{3609-his country} , [[his]_{3608-an honest man} borough]_{3610-his borough} , and [[his]_{3608-an honest man} constituency]_{3611-his constituency} ; and it is this idea alone which has induced [me]_0-i to solicit [your]_3612-your suffrages . " This was what [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} said in [his]_{222-mr ashburton} address , though at that moment [he]_{222-mr ashburton} had still [his]_{222-mr ashburton} other address in [his]_{222-mr ashburton} pocket , in which [he]_{222-mr ashburton} had entered at some length into [his]_{222-mr ashburton} distinctive personal views . It was thus that [an independent candidate , unconnected with party]_{7081-an independent candidate , unconnected with party} , took the field in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} , with [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , like another [Joan of Arc]_{228-joan of arc} , wearing a knot of ribbons , violet and green , in [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} hair , to inspire and lead [him]_{222-mr ashburton} on . Life with [most people]_{1186-most people} is little more than a succession of high and low tides . There are times when [the stream]_{7083-the stream} runs low , and when there is nothing to be seen but [the dull sandbanks]_{7084-the dull sandbanks} , or even mud - banks , for months , or even years together ; and then all at once the waters swell , and come rushing twice a day like [the sea]_{4854-the sea} , carrying life and movement with them . [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had been subject to the eaux mortes for a long time : but now the spring - tides had rushed back . A day or two after [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} had been revealed to [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} as [the predestined member]_{7086-the predestined member} , something occurred , not in itself exciting , but which was not without its ultimate weight upon the course of affairs . It was the day when [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} was expected in [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} . [She]_{230-aunt jemima} was [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} to [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; but [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} called [her]_{230-aunt jemima} [Mrs John]_{89-mrs john} , and was never known to address [her]_{230-aunt jemima} by any more familiar title . [She]_{230-aunt jemima} was , as [she]_{230-aunt jemima} herself described it , [a widow lady]_{7088-a widow lady} , and wore the dress of [her]_{230-aunt jemima} order , and was [the mother of [Tom Marjoribanks]_117-tom]_{7089-the mother of tom marjoribanks} . [She]_{230-aunt jemima} was not [a frequent visitor at [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{7090-a frequent visitor at carlingford} , for [she]_{230-aunt jemima} and [[her]_{230-aunt jemima} brother - in - law]_{7091-her brother - in - law} had various points on which [they]_7092-they were not of accord . [The Doctor]_{326-the doctor} , for [his]_{326-the doctor} part , could not but feel perennially injured that [the boy]_{908-the boy} had fallen to the lot of [Mrs John]_{89-mrs john} , while [he]_{326-the doctor} had only [a girl]_{4462-a girl} — even though [that girl]_{7096-that girl} was [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; and [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} could not forgive [him]_{326-the doctor} for the rude way in which [he]_{326-the doctor} treated [her]_{230-aunt jemima} health , which was so delicate , and [his]_{326-the doctor} want of sympathy for [many other people who were delicate too]_{7097-many other people who were delicate too} . Even when [she]_{230-aunt jemima} arrived , and was being entertained with the usual cup of tea , fears of [[her]_{230-aunt jemima} brother - in - law]_{7091-her brother - in - law} 's robustness and unsympathetic ways had begun to overpower [her]_{230-aunt jemima} . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i hope [[your]_3613-you papa]_{3111-your papa} does not ask too much from [you]_3613-you , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , " [she]_{230-aunt jemima} said , as [she]_{230-aunt jemima} sat in [her]_{230-aunt jemima} easy - chair , and took [her]_{230-aunt jemima} tea by the fire in [the cosy room which had been prepared for [her]_{230-aunt jemima}]_{7099-the cosy room which had been prepared for her} . "_{[119-lucilla]} [I]_0-i hope [he]_{3111-your papa} does not make [you]_3613-you do too much , for [I]_0-i am sure [you]_3613-you are not strong , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4403-my dear} . [[Your]_3613-you poor mamma]_{3616-your poor mamma} , [you]_3613-you know — — " and [Mrs John]_{89-mrs john} looked with a certain pathos at [[her]_{89-mrs john} niece]_{1267-her niece} , as though [she]_{89-mrs john} saw signs of evil in [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's fresh complexion and substantial frame . "_[3613-you] [I]_0-i am pretty well , thank [you]_{3616-your poor mamma} , [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , "_{[230-aunt jemima]} and [papa]_295-papa lets [me]_0-i do pretty much what [I]_0-i like : [I]_0-i am too old now , [you]_{3616-your poor mamma} know , to be told what to do . " "_[0-i] Do n't call [yourself]_3613-you old , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4403-my dear} , " said [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} , with a passing gleam of worldly wisdom—"one_[0-i] gets old quite soon enough . Are [you]_3613-you subject to headaches , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , or pains in the limbs ? [[Your]_3613-you poor mamma]_{3616-your poor mamma} — — " "_{[3616-your poor mamma]} [Dear Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} , [I]_0-i am as well as ever [I]_0-i can be , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . "_[0-i] Tell [me]_0-i when [you]_{3616-your poor mamma} heard from [Tom]_117-tom , and what [he]_117-tom is doing . Let [me]_0-i see , it is ten years since [he]_117-tom went away . [I]_0-i used to write to [him]_117-tom , but [he]_117-tom did not answer [my]_0-i letters — not as [he]_117-tom ought , [you]_{3616-your poor mamma} know . [I]_0-i suppose [he]_117-tom has found [friends]_4912-friends among [the Calcutta ladies]_{3621-the calcutta ladies} , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , with a slight but not unapparent sigh . "_[117-tom] [He]_117-tom never says anything to [me]_0-i about [Calcutta ladies]_{3622-calcutta ladies} , " said [[Tom]_117-tom 's mother]_{7101-tom 's mother} ; "_[117-tom] to tell the truth , [I]_0-i always thought before [he]_117-tom went away that [he]_117-tom was fond of [you]_{3616-your poor mamma} — [I]_0-i must have been mistaken , as [he]_117-tom never said anything ; and that was very fortunate at all events . " "_[0-i] [I]_0-i am sure [I]_0-i am very thankful [he]_117-tom was not fond of [me]_0-i , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , with a little natural irritation , "_[117-tom] for [I]_0-i never could have returned it . But [I]_0-i should like to know why that was so fortunate . [I]_0-i ca n't see that it would have been such a very bad thing for [him]_117-tom , for [my]_0-i part . " "_[0-i] Yes , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4403-my dear} , " said [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} , placidly , "_[0-i] it would have been a very bad thing ; for [you]_{4403-my dear} know , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , though [you]_{4403-my dear} get on very nicely here , [you]_{4403-my dear} never could have done for [[a poor man]_{1381-a poor man} 's wife]_{3625-a poor man 's wife} . " [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's bosom swelled when [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} heard these words — it swelled with that profound sense of being unappreciated and misunderstood , which is one of the hardest trials in the way of genius ; but naturally [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was not going to let [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} aunt]_{7102-her aunt} see [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} mortification . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i do n't mean to be [[any man]_{2100-any man} 's wife]_{3627-any man 's wife} just now , " [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} said , making a gulp of it—"I_{[3629-a new member in dear old mr chiltern 's place]} am too busy electioneering ; [we]_3628-we are going to have [a new member in [dear old [Mr Chiltern]_{140-mr chiltern} 's place]_{3630-dear old mr chiltern 's place}]_{3629-a new member in dear old mr chiltern 's place} . Perhaps [he]_{3629-a new member in dear old mr chiltern 's place} will come in this evening to talk things over , and [you]_3631-you shall see [him]_{3629-a new member in dear old mr chiltern 's place} , " [Lucilla]_119-lucilla added , graciously . [She]_119-lucilla was a little excited about [the candidate]_{7042-the candidate} , as was not unnatural — more excited , perhaps , than [she]_119-lucilla would have been ten years ago , when life was young ; and then it was not to be expected that [she]_119-lucilla could be pleased with [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} for thinking it was so fortunate ; though even that touch of wounded pride did not lead [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} to glorify [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} by betraying [Tom]_117-tom . "_{[3629-a new member in dear old mr chiltern 's place]} [[My]_0-i brother - in - law]_{3632-my brother - in - law} used to be [a dreadful Radical]_{3633-a dreadful radical} , " said [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} ; "_{[3633-a dreadful radical]} [I]_0-i hope it is not one of [those revolutionary men]_{3634-those revolutionary men} ; [I]_0-i have seen [[your]_3631-you poor uncle]_{3635-your poor uncle} sit up arguing with [him]_{3635-your poor uncle} till [I]_0-i thought [they]_3636-they never would be done . If that is the kind of thing , [I]_0-i hope [you]_3631-you will not associate [yourself]_3631-you with it , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . [[Your]_3631-you papa]_{3111-your papa} should have more sense than to let [you]_3631-you . [I]_0-i should never have permitted it if [you]_3631-you had been [[my]_0-i daughter]_{4490-my daughter} , " added [Mrs John]_{89-mrs john} , with a little heat — for , to tell the truth , [she]_{89-mrs john} too felt a slight vexation on [her]_{89-mrs john} part that [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} had [the girl]_{6063-the girl} — even though not for [twenty girls]_{7106-twenty girls} would [she]_{89-mrs john} have given up [Tom]_117-tom . [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} looked upon [the weak woman who thus ventured to address [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} with indescribable feelings]_{7107-the weak woman who thus ventured to address her with indescribable feelings} ; but after all [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was not so much angry as amused and compassionate . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} could not help thinking to [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , if [she]_{6063-the girl} had been [[Mrs John]_{89-mrs john} 's daughter]_{7108-mrs john 's daughter} , how perfectly docile [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} would have been by this time , and how little [she]_{230-aunt jemima} would have really ventured to interfere . "_[0-i] It would have been very nice , " [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} said , with a meditative realisation of the possibility—"though_[0-i] it is very odd to think how [one]_4465-one could have been [[one]_4465-one 's own cousin]_{5253-one 's own cousin} — [I]_0-i should have taken very good care of [you]_3642-you , [I]_0-i am sure . " "_[0-i] [You]_3642-you would have done no such thing , " said [Mrs John]_{89-mrs john} ; "_[0-i] [you]_3642-you would have gone off and married ; [I]_0-i know how [girls]_4764-girls do . [You]_3642-you have not married now , because [you]_3642-you have been too comfortable , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . [You]_3642-you have had everything [your]_3642-you own way , and all that [you]_3642-you wanted , without any of the bother . It is very strange how differently [people]_505-people 's lots are ordered . [I]_0-i was married at seventeen — and [I]_0-i am sure [I]_0-i have not known what it was to have a day 's health — — " "_{[230-aunt jemima]} [Dear Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} ! " said [[her]_{230-aunt jemima} affectionate niece]_{7109-her affectionate niece} , kissing [her]_3642-you , "_{[230-aunt jemima]} but [papa]_295-papa shall see if [he]_295-papa can not give [you]_3642-you something , and [we]_3646-we will take such care of [you]_3642-you while [you]_3642-you are here . " [Mrs John]_{89-mrs john} was softened in spite of [herself]_{89-mrs john} ; but still [she]_{89-mrs john} shook [her]_{89-mrs john} head . "_[295-papa] It is very nice of [you]_3642-you to say so , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4403-my dear} , " [she]_{89-mrs john} said , "_[3642-you] and it 's pleasant to feel that [one]_4465-one has [somebody]_312-somebody belonging to [one]_4465-one ; but [I]_0-i have not much confidence in [[your]_3642-you papa]_{3111-your papa} . [He]_{3111-your papa} never understood [my]_0-i complaints . [I]_0-i used to be very sorry for [[your]_3642-you poor mamma]_{3616-your poor mamma} . [He]_{3111-your papa} never showed that sympathy — but [I]_0-i did not mean to blame [him]_{3111-your papa} to [you]_3642-you , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . [I]_0-i am sure [he]_{3111-your papa} is [a very good father]_{3653-a very good father} to [you]_3642-you . " "_{[3111-your papa]} [He]_{3111-your papa} has been [a perfect old angel]_{3654-a perfect old angel} , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} ; and then the conversation came to a pause , as it was time to dress for dinner . [Mrs John Marjoribanks]_{89-mrs john} had [a very nice room]_{7110-a very nice room} , and everything that was adapted to make [her]_{89-mrs john} comfortable ; but [she]_{89-mrs john} too had something to think of when the door closed upon [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , and [she]_{89-mrs john} was left with [[her]_{89-mrs john} maid]_{282-her maid} and [her]_{89-mrs john} hot water and [her]_{89-mrs john} black velvet gown . Perhaps it was a little inconsistent to wear a black velvet gown with [[her]_{89-mrs john} widow]_{6122-her widow} 's cap ; it was a question which [she]_{89-mrs john} had long debated in [her]_{89-mrs john} mind before [she]_{89-mrs john} resigned [herself]_{89-mrs john} to the temptation — but then it always looked so well , and was so very profitable ! and [Mrs John]_{89-mrs john} felt that it was incumbent upon [her]_{89-mrs john} to keep up a respectable appearance for [Tom]_117-tom 's sake . [Tom]_117-tom was very much in [her]_{89-mrs john} mind at that moment , as indeed [he]_117-tom always was ; for though it was a long time ago , [she]_{89-mrs john} could not get the idea out of [her]_{89-mrs john} head that [he]_117-tom must have said something to [Lucilla]_119-lucilla before [he]_117-tom went off to [India]_34-india ; and [he]_117-tom had a way of asking about [[his]_117-tom cousin]_{917-his cousin} in [his]_117-tom letters ; and though [she]_{89-mrs john} would have done anything to secure [[her]_{89-mrs john} boy]_{7114-her boy} 's happiness , and was on the whole rather fond of [[her]_{89-mrs john} niece]_{1267-her niece} , yet the idea of the objections [[her]_{89-mrs john} brother - in - law]_{7091-her brother - in - law} would have to such a match , excited to the uttermost the smouldering pride which existed in [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} 's heart . [He]_117-tom was better off , and had always been better off , than [[her]_{89-mrs john} poor [John]_{89-mrs john}]_{7117-her poor john} — and [he]_117-tom had robust health and an awful scorn of the coddling , to which , as [he]_117-tom said , [she]_{89-mrs john} had subjected [[his]_117-tom brother]_{7118-his brother} ; and [he]_117-tom had money enough to keep [[his]_117-tom child]_{7119-his child} luxuriously , and make [her]_{89-mrs john} [the leader of [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} society , while [[her]_{89-mrs john} poor boy]_{7121-her poor boy}]_{7120-the leader of carlingford society , while her poor boy} had to go to [India]_34-india and put [himself]_{7121-her poor boy} in the way of all kinds of unknown diseases and troubles . [Mrs John]_{89-mrs john} was profoundly anxious to promote [[her]_{89-mrs john} son]_{911-her son} 's happiness , and would gladly have given every penny [she]_{89-mrs john} had to get [him]_3655-him married to [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , "_{[119-lucilla]} if that was what [he]_3655-him wanted , " as [she]_{89-mrs john} justly said ; but to have [[her]_{89-mrs john} brother - in - law]_{7091-her brother - in - law} object to [him]_3655-him , and suggest that [he]_3655-him was not good enough , was the one thing [she]_{89-mrs john} could not bear . [She]_{89-mrs john} was thinking about this , and whether [Tom]_117-tom really had not said anything , and whether [Lucilla]_119-lucilla cared for [him]_3655-him , and what amid all these perplexities [she]_{89-mrs john} should do , while [she]_{89-mrs john} dressed for dinner ; and , at the same time , [she]_{89-mrs john} felt [her]_{89-mrs john} palpitation worse than usual , and knew [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} would smile [his]_{90-dr marjoribanks} grim smile if [she]_{89-mrs john} complained , so that [her]_{89-mrs john} visit to [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} , though [Lucilla]_119-lucilla meant to take good care of [her]_{89-mrs john} , was not altogether unmingled delight to [Mrs John]_{89-mrs john} . But , nevertheless , [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} 's dinner - table was always a cheerful sight , even when it was only a dinner - party of three ; for then naturally [they]_7124-they used the round table , and were as snug as possible . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla wore [her]_119-lucilla knot of green and violet ribbons on [her]_119-lucilla white dress , to [[her]_119-lucilla aunt]_{7102-her aunt} 's great amazement , and [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} had all the air of [a man who had been out in [the world]_{331-the world}]_{7127-a man who had been out in the world} all day and returned in the evening with something to tell — which is a thing which gives great animation to [a family party]_{7129-a family party} . [Mrs John Marjoribanks]_{89-mrs john} had been out of all that sort of thing for a long time . [She]_{89-mrs john} had been living quite alone in a widowed , forlorn way , and had half forgotten how pleasant it was to have [somebody]_312-somebody coming in with a breath of fresh air about [him]_{7127-a man who had been out in the world} and the day 's budget of news — and it had an animating effect upon [her]_{89-mrs john} , even though [she]_{89-mrs john} was not fond of [[her]_{89-mrs john} brother - in - law]_{7091-her brother - in - law} . [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} inquired about [Tom]_117-tom in the most fatherly way , and what [he]_3656-he was about , and how things were looking for [him]_3656-he , and whether [he]_3656-he intended to come [home]_287-home . "_[3655-him] Much better not , " [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} said,—"I_[3655-him] should certainly advise [him]_3656-he not , if [he]_3656-he asked [me]_0-i . [He]_3656-he has got over all the worst of it , and now is [his]_3656-he time to do something worth while . " "_[117-tom] [Tom]_117-tom is not one to think merely of worldly advantages , " said [[his]_3656-he mother]_{4476-his mother} , with a fine instinct of opposition . "_[117-tom] [I]_0-i do n't think [he]_117-tom would care to waste all the best part of [his]_117-tom life making money . [I]_0-i 'd rather see [him]_117-tom come [home]_287-home and be happy , for [my]_0-i part , even if [he]_117-tom were not so rich — — " "_[117-tom] If [all men]_{6864-all men} were happy that came [home]_287-home , " said [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} , and then [he]_{326-the doctor} gave a rather grim chuckle . "_{[312-somebody]} [Somebody]_312-somebody has come [home]_287-home that [you]_0-i did not reckon on , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . [I]_0-i am sorry to spoil sport ; but [I]_0-i do n't see how [you]_0-i are to get out of it . There is another address on the walls to - day besides that one of [yours]_0-i — — " "_[0-i] Oh , [I]_0-i hope there will be [six addresses]_{3662-six addresses} ! " cried [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} ; "_[0-i] if [we]_3663-we had it all [our]_3663-we own way it would be no fun;—a [Tory]_231-tory , and [a Whig]_{3664-a whig} , and a — did [you]_0-i say [Radical]_232-radical , [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} ? And then , what is [a Conservative]_{3665-a conservative} ? " asked [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , though certainly [she]_119-lucilla had a very much better notion of political matters than [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} had , to say the least . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i wonder how [you]_0-i can encourage [any poor man]_{3666-any poor man} to go into [Parliament]_{43-parliament} , " said [Mrs John]_{89-mrs john} ; "_[0-i] so trying for the health as it must be , and an end to everything like domestic life . If it was [[my]_0-i [Tom]_117-tom]_{3667-my tom} [I]_0-i would almost rather [he]_117-tom stayed in [India]_34-india . [He]_117-tom looks strong , but there is never any confidence to be put in [young men]_{1101-young men} looking strong . Oh , [I]_0-i know [you]_0-i do not agree with [me]_0-i , [Doctor]_3669-doctor ; but [I]_0-i have had sad reason for [my]_0-i way of thinking , " said [the poor lady]_{5899-the poor lady} . As for [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} , [he]_{326-the doctor} did not accept the challenge thus thrown to [him]_{326-the doctor} . [Tom Marjoribanks]_117-tom was not [the foremost figure in [the world]_{331-the world} in [his]_0-i eyes , as [the absent wanderer]_{7140-the absent wanderer} was in that of [[his]_117-tom mother]_{4476-his mother}]_{7138-the foremost figure in the world in his eyes , as the absent wanderer was in that of his mother} ; and [he]_117-tom had not yet unburdened [himself]_117-tom of what [he]_117-tom had to say . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i am not saying anything in favour of going into [Parliament]_{3670-parliament} , " said [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i 'd sooner be [a barge - man on [the canal]_{4851-the canal}]_{3671-a barge - man on the canal} , if it was [me]_0-i . [I]_0-i am only telling [Lucilla]_119-lucilla what [she]_119-lucilla has before [her]_119-lucilla . [I]_0-i do n't know when [I]_0-i have been more surprised . Of course [you]_0-i were not looking for that , " said [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} . [He]_117-tom had kept back until the things were taken off the table , for [he]_117-tom had a benevolent disinclination to spoil [anybody]_313-anybody 's dinner . Now , when all the serious part of the meal was over , [he]_117-tom tossed the Carlingford Gazette across the table , folded so that [she]_119-lucilla could not miss what [he]_117-tom wanted [her]_119-lucilla to see . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla took it up lightly between [her]_119-lucilla finger and thumb ; for the Carlingford papers were inky and badly printed , and soiled [a lady]_{4506-a lady} 's hand . [She]_119-lucilla took it up delicately without either alarm or surprise , knowing very well that the Blues and the Yellows were not likely without a struggle to give up to the new standard , which was violet and green . But what [she]_119-lucilla saw on that inky broadsheet overwhelmed in an instant [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's self - possession . [She]_119-lucilla turned pale , though [her]_119-lucilla complexion was , if possible , fresher than ever , and even shivered in [her]_119-lucilla chair , though [her]_119-lucilla nerves were so steady . Could it be a trick to thwart and startle [her]_119-lucilla ? or could it be true ? [She]_119-lucilla lifted [her]_119-lucilla eyes to [[her]_119-lucilla father]_{292-her father} with a look of horror - stricken inquiry , but all that [she]_119-lucilla met in return was a certain air of amusement and triumph , which struck [her]_119-lucilla at the tenderest point . [He]_{292-her father} was not sorry nor sympathetic , nor did [he]_{292-her father} care at all for the sudden shock [she]_119-lucilla had sustained . On the contrary , [he]_{292-her father} was laughing within [himself]_{292-her father} at the utterly unexpected complication . It was cruel , but it was salutary , and restored [her]_119-lucilla self - command in a moment . [She]_119-lucilla might have given way under kindness , but this look of satisfaction over [her]_119-lucilla discomfiture brought [Lucilla]_119-lucilla to [herself]_119-lucilla . "_[0-i] Yes , [I]_0-i thought [you]_3673-you would be surprised , " said [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} dryly ; and [he]_{292-her father} took [his]_{292-her father} first glass of claret with a slow relish and enjoyment , which roused every sentiment of self - respect and spark of temper existing in [[his]_{292-her father} daughter]_{286-his daughter} 's mind . "_[0-i] If [you]_3673-you had kept [[your]_3673-you own place]_{3674-your own place} it would not have mattered ; but [I]_0-i do n't see how [you]_3673-you are to get out of it . [You]_3673-you see [young ladies]_{862-young ladies} should let these sort of things alone , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . " This was all the feeling [he]_{292-her father} showed for [her]_119-lucilla in [her]_119-lucilla unexpected dilemma . [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's heart gave one throb , which made the green and violet ribbons jump and thrill ; and then [she]_119-lucilla came to [herself]_119-lucilla , and recognised , as [she]_119-lucilla had so often done before , that [she]_119-lucilla had to fight [her]_119-lucilla way by [herself]_119-lucilla , and had [nobody]_4434-nobody to look to . Such a thought is dreary enough sometimes , and there are minds that sink under it ; but at other times it is like the touch of the mother earth which gave the giant back its strength ; and [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was of [the latter class of intelligence]_{7148-the latter class of intelligence} . When [she]_119-lucilla saw the triumph with which [her]_119-lucilla embarrassment was received and that [she]_119-lucilla had no sympathy nor aid to look for , [she]_119-lucilla recovered [herself]_119-lucilla as if by magic . Let what would come in the way , nothing could alter [her]_119-lucilla certainty that [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} was [the man for [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{3575-the man for carlingford} ; and that determination not to be beaten , which is the soul of British valour , sprang up in an instant in [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's mind . There was not even the alternative of victory or [Westminster Abbey]_{59-westminster abbey} for [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . If [she]_119-lucilla was ever to hold up [her]_119-lucilla head again , or have any real respect for [herself]_119-lucilla , [she]_119-lucilla must win . All this passed through [her]_119-lucilla head in the one bewildering moment , while [[her]_119-lucilla father]_{292-her father} 's words were still making [her]_119-lucilla ears tingle , and that name , printed in big inky letters , seemed to flutter in all the air round [her]_119-lucilla . It was hard to believe the intelligence thus conveyed , and harder still to go on in the face of old friendships and the traditions of [her]_119-lucilla youth ; but still duty was dearer than tradition , and it was now a necessity to fight the battle to the last , and at all risks to win . "_{[119-lucilla]} Thank [you]_3676-you all the same , [papa]_295-papa , for bringing [me]_0-i the paper , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . "_[295-papa] It would have been a great deal worse if [I]_0-i had not known of it before [I]_0-i saw [him]_295-papa . [I]_0-i am sure [I]_0-i am very glad for one thing . [He]_295-papa ca n't be married or dead , as [people]_505-people used to say . [I]_0-i am quite ashamed to keep [you]_3679-you so long [downstairs]_{302-downstairs} , [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} , when [I]_0-i know [you]_3679-you must be longing for a cup of tea — but it is [somebody]_312-somebody come back whom [nobody]_4434-nobody expected . Tell [him]_295-papa [I]_0-i shall be so glad to see [him]_295-papa , [papa]_295-papa ; though [I]_0-i have no reason to be glad , for [he]_295-papa was [one of [[my]_0-i young friends]_{3685-my young friends}]_{3684-one of my young friends} , [you]_3679-you know , and [he]_295-papa is sure to think [I]_0-i have gone off . " As [she]_3679-you spoke , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla turned [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} , to whom [she]_3679-you had given [her]_3679-you arm , quite round , that [she]_3679-you might look into the great glass over the mantelpiece : "_[295-papa] [I]_0-i do n't think [I]_0-i am quite so much gone off as [I]_0-i expected to be , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , with candid impartiality ; "_[295-papa] though of course [he]_295-papa will think [me]_0-i stouter — but it does not make any difference about [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} being [the right man for [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{3686-the right man for carlingford} . " [She]_119-lucilla said the words with a certain solemnity , and turned [Mrs John]_{89-mrs john} , who was so much surprised as to be speechless , round again , and led [her]_119-lucilla [upstairs]_362-upstairs . It was as if [they]_7152-they were walking in a procession of those martyrs and [renouncers of self , who build up the foundations of society]_{7153-renouncers of self , who build up the foundations of society} ; and it would not be too much to say that under [her]_119-lucilla present circumstances , and in the excitement of this singular and unexpected event , such was the painful but sublime consciousness which animated [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's breast . As for [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} , [his]_{90-dr marjoribanks} triumph was taken out of [him]_{90-dr marjoribanks} by that spectacle . [He]_{90-dr marjoribanks} closed the door after [the ladies]_{573-the ladies} had gone , and came back to [his]_{90-dr marjoribanks} easy - chair by the side of the fire , and could not but feel that [he]_{90-dr marjoribanks} had had the worst of it . It was actually [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} who had come [home]_287-home , and whose address to [the electors of [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{7156-the electors of carlingford} , dated from [Dover]_19-dover on [his]_{90-dr marjoribanks} return to [England]_33-england , [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} had just put into [[his]_{326-the doctor} daughter]_{286-his daughter} 's hand . But wonderful and unlooked - for as was the event , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , though taken unawares , had not given in , nor shown any signs of weakness . And the effect upon [[her]_119-lucilla father]_{292-her father} of [her]_119-lucilla last utterance and confession was such that [he]_{90-dr marjoribanks} took up the paper again and read both addresses , which were printed side by side . In other days [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} had been [the chosen candidate of [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane}]_{7160-the chosen candidate of grange lane} ; and the views which [he]_{115-mr cavendish} expressed ( and [he]_{115-mr cavendish} expressed [his]_{115-mr cavendish} views very freely ) were precisely those of [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} . Yet when [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} turned to [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} 's expression of [his]_{222-mr ashburton} conviction that [he]_{222-mr ashburton} was [the right man for [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{3686-the right man for carlingford} , it can not be denied that the force of that simple statement had a wonderful effect upon [his]_{222-mr ashburton} mind — an effect all the greater , perhaps , in comparison with the political exposition made by [the other unexpected candidate]_{7163-the other unexpected candidate} . [The Doctor]_{326-the doctor} 's meditations possibly took a slumbrous tone from the place and the moment at which [he]_{222-mr ashburton} pursued them ; for the fact was that the words [he]_{222-mr ashburton} had just been hearing ran in [his]_{222-mr ashburton} head all through the reading of the two addresses . [Mr Cavendish]_{7165-mr cavendish} would think [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had gone off ; but yet [she]_119-lucilla had not gone off so much as might have been expected , and [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} was [the man for [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{3575-the man for carlingford} . [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} laughed quietly by [himself]_{90-dr marjoribanks} in [his]_{90-dr marjoribanks} easy - chair , and then went back to [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} 's opinions ; and ended again , without knowing it , in a kind of odd incipient agreement with [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . [The new candidate]_{7072-the new candidate} was right in politics ; but , after all , [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} was [a more satisfactory sort of person]_{7168-a more satisfactory sort of person} . [He]_{222-mr ashburton} was [a man whom [people]_505-people knew everything about , and [a descendant of [old Penrhyn]_{224-old penrhyn} , and had the Firs , and lived in it , and spent about so much money every year honestly in the face of [the world]_{331-the world}]_{7171-a descendant of old penrhyn , and had the firs , and lived in it , and spent about so much money every year honestly in the face of the world}]_{7169-a man whom people knew everything about , and a descendant of old penrhyn , and had the firs , and lived in it , and spent about so much money every year honestly in the face of the world} . When [a man]_{285-a man} conducts [himself]_{285-a man} in this way , [[his]_{285-a man} neighbours]_{1363-his neighbours} can afford to be less exacting as to [his]_{285-a man} political opinions . This comparison went on in [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} 's thoughts until the distinction between the two grew confused and faint in that ruddy and genial glow of firelight and lamplight and personal well - being which is apt to engross [a man]_{285-a man} 's mind after [he]_{285-a man} has come in out of the air , as [people]_505-people say , and has eaten a good dinner , and feels [himself]_{285-a man} comfortable ; and at last all that remained in [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} 's mind was that [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} would think [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had gone off , though [she]_119-lucilla had not gone off nearly so much as might have been expected ; at which [he]_{115-mr cavendish} laughed with an odd sound , which roused [him]_{115-mr cavendish} , and might have induced [some people]_{443-some people} to think [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had been sleeping — if , indeed , [anybody]_313-anybody had been near to hear . But this news was naturally much more serious to [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} when [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} got [upstairs]_362-upstairs , and had time to think of it . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} would not have been human if [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had heard without emotion of the return of [the man whom [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had once dreamed of as member for [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{7181-the man whom she had once dreamed of as member for carlingford} , with the addition of other dreams which had not been altogether without their sweetness . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} had returned now and then for a few days , but [Lucilla]_119-lucilla knew that [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had never held up [his]_{115-mr cavendish} head in [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} since the day when [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} advised [him]_{115-mr cavendish} to marry [Barbara Lake]_120-barbara . And now when [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had bethought [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} of [his]_{115-mr cavendish} old ambition , had [he]_{115-mr cavendish} possibly bethought [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} of other hopes as well ? And the horrible thing was , that [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had pledged [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} to [another]_5360-another , and put [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} seal upon it that [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} was [the man for [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{3575-the man for carlingford} ! It may be supposed that , with such a complication in [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} mind , [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was very little capable of supporting [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} 's questions as to what it was about , and who was [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , and why was [his]_{115-mr cavendish} return of consequence to [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ? [Mrs John]_{89-mrs john} was considerably alarmed and startled , and began to think in earnest that [Tom]_117-tom was fond of [[his]_117-tom cousin]_{917-his cousin} , and would never forgive [[his]_117-tom mother]_{4476-his mother} for letting [Lucilla]_119-lucilla perhaps marry [some one else]_{2433-some one else} , and settle down before [her]_{4476-his mother} very eyes . "_{[222-mr ashburton]} If it is [a very particular friend]_{3687-a very particular friend} , [I]_0-i can understand it , " [Mrs John]_{89-mrs john} said , with a little asperity ; but that was after [she]_{89-mrs john} had made a great many attempts , which were only partially successful , to find it all out . "_[0-i] [Dear Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , "_[0-i] [we]_3688-we are [all particular friends in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{3689-all particular friends in carlingford} — society is so limited , [you]_{230-aunt jemima} know;—and [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} has been a very long time away . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} used to be of such use to [me]_0-i , and [I]_0-i am so fond of [him]_{115-mr cavendish} , " [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} said , with a sigh ; and it may be supposed that [Mrs John]_{89-mrs john} 's curiosity was not lessened by such a response . "_[0-i] If [you]_{230-aunt jemima} are engaged to [any one]_{4391-any one} , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , [I]_0-i must say [I]_0-i think [I]_0-i ought to have been told , " said [[Tom]_117-tom 's mother]_{7101-tom 's mother} , with natural indignation . "_[0-i] Though [I]_0-i ought not to blame [you]_{230-aunt jemima} for it , perhaps . It is a sad thing when [a girl]_{4462-a girl} is deprived of [a mother]_{4424-a mother} 's care ; but still [I]_0-i am [[your]_{230-aunt jemima} nearest relation]_{3693-your nearest relation} — — " "_{[3693-your nearest relation]} [[My]_0-i dear aunt]_{3694-my dear aunt} , it is something about the election , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . "_{[3694-my dear aunt]} How could [I]_0-i be engaged to [a man who has been away ten years]_{3695-a man who has been away ten years} ? " "_[117-tom] [Tom]_117-tom has been away ten years , " said [Mrs John]_{89-mrs john} impetuously ; and then [she]_{89-mrs john} blushed , though [she]_{89-mrs john} was past the age of blushing , and made haste to cover [her]_{89-mrs john} imprudence . "_[117-tom] [I]_0-i do n't see what [you]_{230-aunt jemima} can have to do with the election , " [she]_{89-mrs john} said , with suspicion , but some justice ; "_[0-i] and [I]_0-i do n't feel , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , as if [you]_{230-aunt jemima} were telling [me]_0-i all . " "_{[230-aunt jemima]} [I]_0-i have the favours to make , [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} , " said [Lucilla—"green]_{233-lucilla—"green}_{[230-aunt jemima]} and violet . [You]_{230-aunt jemima} used to be so clever at making bows , and [I]_0-i hope [you]_{230-aunt jemima} will help [me;—papa]_{3696-me;—papa} , [you]_{230-aunt jemima} know , will have to be on [[Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} 's committee]_{3697-mr ashburton 's committee} , " [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} added ; and then , in spite of [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , a sigh of doubt and anxiety escaped [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} bosom . It was easy to say that "_[295-papa] [papa]_295-papa would be on [[Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} 's committee]_{3697-mr ashburton 's committee} , [you]_{230-aunt jemima} know , " but [nobody]_4434-nobody had known that [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} was coming to drive everything topsy - turvy ; and [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , though [she]_119-lucilla professed to know only who was [the man for [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{3575-the man for carlingford} , had at the same time sufficient political information to be aware that the sentiments propounded in [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} 's address were also [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} 's sentiments ; and [she]_119-lucilla did not know the tricks which some green - and - violet spirit in [the dining - room]_{1337-the dining - room} was playing with [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} 's fancy . Perhaps it might turn out to be [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} 's committee which [[her]_119-lucilla father]_{292-her father} would be on ; and after [she]_119-lucilla had pledged [herself]_119-lucilla that [the other man]_{7193-the other man} was [the man for [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{3575-the man for carlingford} ! [Lucilla]_119-lucilla felt that [she]_119-lucilla could not be disloyal and go back from [her]_119-lucilla word , neither could [she]_119-lucilla forget the intimation which had so plainly indicated to [her]_119-lucilla that [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} was [the man]_{1681-the man} ; and yet , at the same time , [she]_119-lucilla could not but sigh as [she]_119-lucilla thought of [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} . Perhaps [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had grown coarse , as [men]_4399-men do at that age , just as [Lucilla]_119-lucilla [herself]_119-lucilla was conscious that [he]_{115-mr cavendish} would find [her]_119-lucilla stouter . Perhaps [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had ceased to flirt , or be of any particular use of an evening ; possibly even [he]_{115-mr cavendish} might have forgotten [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} — but naturally that was a thing that seemed unlikely to [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . And oh ! if [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had but come a little earlier , or for ever stayed away ! But while all these thoughts were going through [her]_119-lucilla mind , [her]_119-lucilla fingers were still busy with the violet - and - green cockades which [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} , after making sure that [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} was not [a Radical]_{7197-a radical} , had begun to help [her]_119-lucilla with . And [they]_7198-they sat and talked about [Mrs John]_{89-mrs john} 's breathing , which was so bad , and about [her]_{89-mrs john} headaches , while [Lucilla]_119-lucilla by snatches discussed the situation in [her]_119-lucilla mind . Perhaps , on the whole , embarrassment and perplexity are a kind of natural accompaniment to life and movement ; and it is better to be driven out of [your]_7199-your senses with thinking which of two things [you]_7199-your ought to do than to do nothing whatever , and be utterly uninteresting to all [the world]_{331-the world} . This at least was how [Lucilla]_119-lucilla reasoned to [herself]_119-lucilla in [her]_119-lucilla dilemma ; and while [she]_119-lucilla reasoned [she]_119-lucilla used up [yard]_7201-yard upon yard of [her]_119-lucilla green ribbon ( for naturally the violet bore but a small proportion to the green ) . Whatever [she]_119-lucilla might have to do or to suffer — however [her]_119-lucilla thoughts might be disturbed or [her]_119-lucilla heart distracted — it is unnecessary to add that it was impossible to [Lucilla]_119-lucilla either to betray or to yield . It was a very good thing for [Lucilla]_119-lucilla that [Mrs John]_{89-mrs john} was so much of [an invalid]_{276-an invalid} , notwithstanding that [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} made little of [her]_119-lucilla complaints . All that [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} said was — with that remnant of [Scotch]_127-scotch which was often perceptible in [his]_{90-dr marjoribanks} speech — that [her]_119-lucilla illnesses were a fine thing to occupy [her]_119-lucilla , and [he]_{90-dr marjoribanks} did not know what [she]_119-lucilla would do without [them]_7204-them — a manner of speaking which naturally lessened [[his]_{90-dr marjoribanks} daughter]_{286-his daughter} 's anxiety , though [her]_119-lucilla sympathetic care and solicitude were undiminished . And no doubt , when [she]_119-lucilla had been once assured that there was nothing dangerous in [[her]_119-lucilla aunt]_{7102-her aunt} 's case , it was a relief to [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} at the present juncture that [Mrs John]_{89-mrs john} got up late and always breakfasted in [[her]_{89-mrs john} own room]_{301-her own room} . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla went into [that sanctuary]_{7208-that sanctuary} after [she]_119-lucilla had given [[her]_119-lucilla father]_{292-her father} [his]_{292-her father} breakfast , and heard all about the palpitation and the bad night [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} had passed ; and then when [she]_119-lucilla had consoled [[her]_119-lucilla suffering]_{7210-her suffering} relative by the reflection that one never sleeps well the first night or two , [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was at liberty to go forth and attend a little to [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} own affairs , which stood so much in need of being attended to . [She]_119-lucilla had had no further talk with [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} on the subject , but [she]_119-lucilla had read over [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} 's address , and could not help seeing that it went dead against [[her]_119-lucilla candidate]_{7032-her candidate} ; neither could [Lucilla]_119-lucilla remain altogether unaffected by the expression of feeling in respect to "_{[222-mr ashburton]} a place in which [I]_0-i have spent so many pleasant years , and which has so many claims on [my]_0-i affections , " and the touching haste with which [the exile]_{7213-the exile} had rushed back as soon as [he]_{7213-the exile} heard of [the old member]_{7214-the old member} 's death . If it touched [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , who was already pledged to support another interest , what might it not do to [the gentlemen in [Grange]_41-grange Lane who were not pledged , and who had a friendship for [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish}]_{7215-the gentlemen in grange lane who were not pledged , and who had a friendship for mr cavendish} ? This was the alarming thought that had disturbed [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} sleep all night , and returned to [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} mind with [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} first awakening ; and when [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had really [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} time to [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , and the fresh morning hours before [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla began , as [everybody]_{300-everybody} ought to do , by going to the very root and foundation , and asking [herself]_119-lucilla what , beyond all secondary considerations , it was right to do . To change from one side to the other and go back from [her]_119-lucilla word was a thing abhorrent to [her]_119-lucilla ; but still [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was aware that there are certain circumstances in which honesty and truth [themselves]_{7217-themselves} demand what in most cases is considered an untruthful and dishonest proceeding . Thus in order to come to a right decision , and with a sense of the duty [she]_119-lucilla owed to [[her]_119-lucilla country]_{7218-her country} which would have shamed [half the electors in [England]_33-england]_{7219-half the electors in england} , not to say [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , who naturally had no vote , read the two addresses of [the two candidates]_{7220-the two candidates} , and addressed [herself]_119-lucilla candidly and impartially to the rights of the subject . [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} was disposed , as [we]_7221-we have said , to be pathetic and sentimental , and to speak of the claims [the borough]_{1107-the borough} had upon [his]_{115-mr cavendish} affections , and the eagerness with which [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had rushed [home]_287-home at the earliest possible moment to present [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} to [them]_{7220-the two candidates} . If [poor old Mr Chiltern]_{140-mr chiltern} had been [King Bomba]_{234-king bomba} , or [a gloomy Oriental tyrant]_{7224-a gloomy oriental tyrant} , keeping [all possible reformers]_{7225-all possible reformers} and [successors]_{7226-successors} banished from [[his]_{115-mr cavendish} dominions]_{7227-his dominions} , [the new candidate]_{7072-the new candidate} could not have spoken with more pathos . It was a sort of thing which tells among the imaginative part of [the community]_{1480-the community} , or so , at least , [most people]_{1186-most people} think ; and [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was moved by it for the first moment ; but then [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} enlightened mind asserted its rights . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} said to [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} that [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} might have come [home]_287-home at any hour , by any steamboat ; that [Calais]_60-calais and [Boulogne]_61-boulogne , and even [Dieppe]_62-dieppe , were as open to [him]_{115-mr cavendish} as if [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had been [an actual refugee]_{7232-an actual refugee} , and that consequently there was nothing particular to be pathetic about . And then , if [the town]_{551-the town} had such claims on [his]_{115-mr cavendish} affections , why had [he]_{115-mr cavendish} stayed so long away ? These two rationalistic questions dispersed the first attendrissement which had begun to steal over [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's mind . When [she]_119-lucilla came to this conclusion , [her]_119-lucilla difficulties cleared away . [She]_119-lucilla had no reason to go back from [her]_119-lucilla engagements and reject that intimation which had so impressed it on [her]_119-lucilla , that [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} was [the man]_{1681-the man} . It was a sacrifice which ancient truth and friendship did not demand , for verity was not in the document [she]_119-lucilla had just been reading , and that appeal to sentiment was nothing more than what is generally called humbug . "_[3700-he] [He]_3700-he might have been living [here]_4529-here all the time , " [Lucilla]_119-lucilla said to [herself]_119-lucilla ; "_[3704-she] [he]_3700-he might have had much stronger claims upon [our]_3702-our affections ; if [he]_3700-he had wanted , [he]_3700-he might have come back ages ago , and not let [people]_505-people struggle on alone . " When this view of the subject occurred to [her]_119-lucilla , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla felt more indignation than sympathy . And then , as [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} had done , [she]_119-lucilla turned to the calm utterance of [[her]_119-lucilla own candidate]_{7235-her own candidate} — [the man who was the only man for [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{7236-the man who was the only man for carlingford} — and that sweet sense of having given sound counsel , and of having at last met with [some one capable of carrying it out , which makes up for so many failures]_{7237-some one capable of carrying it out , which makes up for so many failures} , came like balm to [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's bosom . There was nothing more necessary ; the commotion in [her]_119-lucilla mind calmed down , and the tranquillity of undisturbed conviction came in its place . And it was with this sense of certainty that [she]_119-lucilla put on [her]_119-lucilla bonnet and issued forth , though it snowed a little , and was a very wintry day , on [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} 's behalf , to try [her]_119-lucilla fortune in [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} . [She]_119-lucilla went to [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} 's , who was now very old , [poor old lady]_{7238-poor old lady} ! and feeble , and did not like to leave [her]_{96-mrs chiley} sofa . Not but what [she]_119-lucilla could leave the sofa , [she]_119-lucilla said to [[her]_119-lucilla friends]_{1868-her friends} , but at that time of the year , and at [her]_119-lucilla time of life , it was comfortable . The sofa was wheeled to the side of the fire , and [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} reclined upon it , covered with knitted rugs of the brightest colours , which [[her]_119-lucilla young friends]_{7240-her young friends} all worked for [her]_119-lucilla . [The last one]_{7241-the last one} arrived was what used to be called an Afghanistan blanket , done in stripes of all sorts of pretty tints , which was a present from [Mrs Beverley]_{235-mrs beverley} . "_[3704-she] [Her]_3704-she work , [she]_3704-she says , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , " said [the old lady]_{870-the old lady} ; "_[3704-she] but [we]_3705-we know what sort of soft dawdling woman [she]_3704-she is , and it must have been [[the Archdeacon]_{5143-the archdeacon} 's nieces]_{3707-the archdeacon 's nieces} , [you]_119-lucilla know . " But still it had the place of honour at present , covering [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} 's feet , and affording something to talk about when [any one]_{4391-any one} came in . And by [her]_{96-mrs chiley} side was a little table , upon which stood one China rose , in a glass of water — a pale rose , almost as pale as [her]_{96-mrs chiley} soft old cheeks , and chilled like them by the approaching frost . And the fire burned with an officious cheerfulness at [her]_{96-mrs chiley} elbow , as if [it]_{96-mrs chiley} thought nothing of such accidental circumstances as winter and old age . To be sure this was a reflection which never came into [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} 's head , who was , on the contrary , very thankful for the fire , and said it was like [a companion]_{7244-a companion} . "_{[3707-the archdeacon 's nieces]} And [I]_0-i often think , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4403-my dear} , how do [the poor people]_{6413-the poor people} get on , especially if [they]_{6413-the poor people} are old and sick , [they]_{6413-the poor people} have no fires to keep [them]_{6413-the poor people} cheerful in this dreadful weather , " [the kind old lady]_{1889-the kind old lady} would say . [She]_{1889-the kind old lady} did say so now when [Lucilla]_119-lucilla came in , glowing with cold and [her]_119-lucilla rapid walk , and with a flake or two of snow slowly melting on [her]_119-lucilla sealskin cloak . Perhaps it was not a sentiment [the Colonel]_{595-the colonel} agreed with , for [he]_{595-the colonel} gave a humph and a little hoist of [his]_{595-the colonel} shoulders , as if in protest , being [himself]_{595-the colonel} a good deal limited in [his]_{595-the colonel} movements , and not liking to own it , by the wintry torpor within [his]_{595-the colonel} big old frame , and the wintry weather outside . "_{[6413-the poor people]} Come and tell [us]_3710-us all the news , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , [[my]_0-i darling]_{3323-my darling} , " [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} said , as [she]_{96-mrs chiley} drew down [[her]_{96-mrs chiley} young friend]_{1047-her young friend} 's glowing face to [her]_{96-mrs chiley} own , and gave [her]_119-lucilla one of [her]_{96-mrs chiley} lingering kisses ; "_{[119-lucilla]} [I]_0-i felt sure [you]_119-lucilla would come and tell [us]_3710-us everything . [I]_0-i said it would not be like [Lucilla]_119-lucilla if [she]_119-lucilla did n't . [We]_3710-us know nothing but the fact , [you]_119-lucilla know — not another word . Make haste and tell [us]_3710-us everything , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4403-my dear} . " "_{[119-lucilla]} But [I]_0-i do n't know anything , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . "_[0-i] Of course [you]_119-lucilla mean about [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} . [I]_0-i saw it in the papers , like [everybody else]_{2143-everybody else} , but [I]_0-i do n't know anything more . " And then [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} 's countenance fell . [She]_{96-mrs chiley} was not very strong , [poor old lady]_{7238-poor old lady} , and [she]_{96-mrs chiley} could have cried , as [she]_{96-mrs chiley} said afterwards . "_[0-i] Ah , well , [I]_0-i suppose there is not time , " [she]_{96-mrs chiley} said , after a little pause ; "_[0-i] [I]_0-i suppose [he]_{115-mr cavendish} has not got [here]_4529-here from [Dover]_19-dover yet — [one]_4465-one always forgets the distance . [I]_0-i calculated it all over last night , and [I]_0-i thought [he]_{115-mr cavendish} would get [home]_287-home by [the eleven train]_{3717-the eleven train} ; but [these trains]_{3718-these trains} are never to be calculated upon , [you]_3719-you know , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4403-my dear} . [I]_0-i am a little disappointed , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . [Poor dear]_{4981-poor dear} ! to think how [he]_{115-mr cavendish} must have rushed [home]_287-home the first moment — [I]_0-i could have cried when [I]_0-i read that address . " "_[0-i] [I]_0-i do n't see why [any one]_{4391-any one} should cry , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i think [he]_{115-mr cavendish} makes a great deal too much of that ; [he]_{115-mr cavendish} might have come ever so many years ago if [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had liked . [Poor Mr Chiltern]_{140-mr chiltern} did not banish [him]_{115-mr cavendish} , [poor old man!—he]_{3724-poor old man!—he} might have been [here]_4529-here for years . " Upon which [the Colonel]_{595-the colonel} [himself]_{595-the colonel} drew a little nearer , and poked the fire . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i am glad to see [you]_119-lucilla are so sensible , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , " [he]_0-i said . "_{[119-lucilla]} It 's the first rational word [I]_0-i have heard on the subject . [She]_119-lucilla thinks [he]_{115-mr cavendish} 's [a kind of saint and martyr]_{3726-a kind of saint and martyr} ; [a silly young fellow that runs off among a set of Frenchmen because [he]_{115-mr cavendish} ca n't get everything [his]_{115-mr cavendish} own way]_{3727-a silly young fellow that runs off among a set of frenchmen because he ca n't get everything his own way} — and then [he]_{115-mr cavendish} expects that [we]_3728-our are all to go into transports of joy , and give [him]_{115-mr cavendish} [our]_3728-our votes , " [Colonel Chiley]_{103-colonel chiley} added , smashing a great piece of coal with the poker , with a blow full of energy , yet showing a slight unsteadiness in it , which sent a host of blazing splinters into the hearth . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} was [a man who wore very well]_{7250-a man who wore very well} , but [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was not so steady as [he]_{115-mr cavendish} once was , and nowadays was apt , by some tremulous movement , to neutralise the strength which [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had left . [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} , for [her]_{96-mrs chiley} part , was apt to be made very nervous by [[her]_{96-mrs chiley} husband]_{283-her husband} 's proceedings . [She]_{96-mrs chiley} was possessed by a terror that the splinters some day would jump out of the hearth on to the carpet and fly into the corners , "_{[115-mr cavendish]} and perhaps burn [us]_3728-our all up in [our]_3728-our beds , " as [she]_{96-mrs chiley} said . [She]_{96-mrs chiley} gave a little start among [her]_{96-mrs chiley} cushions , and stooped down to look over the floor . "_{[115-mr cavendish]} [He]_{115-mr cavendish} will never learn that [he]_{115-mr cavendish} is old , " [she]_{96-mrs chiley} said in [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's ear , who instantly came to [her]_{96-mrs chiley} side to see what [she]_{96-mrs chiley} wanted ; and thus [the two old people]_{7252-the two old people} kept watch upon [each other]_{679-each other} , and noted , with a curious mixture of vexation and sympathy , [each other]_{679-each other} 's declining strength . "_{[115-mr cavendish]} For [my]_0-i part , [I]_0-i would give [him]_{115-mr cavendish} all [my]_0-i votes , if [I]_0-i had a hundred , " said [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} , "_[0-i] and so will [you]_3729-you , too , when [you]_3729-you hear the rights of it . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4403-my dear} , tell [him]_{115-mr cavendish} — [I]_0-i hope [you]_3729-you are not going to forsake [old friends]_{3731-old friends} . " "_{[119-lucilla]} No , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} — but [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} spoke with a gravity and hesitation which did not fail to reach [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} 's ear—"I_{[115-mr cavendish]} hope [I]_0-i shall never desert [[my]_0-i old friends]_{3322-my old friends} ; but [I]_0-i think all the same that it is [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} who is [the right man for [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{3686-the right man for carlingford} , " [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} said slowly . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} said it with reluctance , for [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} knew it would shock [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} audience]_{478-her audience} , but , at the same time , [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} did not shrink from [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} duty ; and the moment had now arrived when [Lucilla]_119-lucilla felt concealment was impossible , and that the truth must be said . As for [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} , [she]_{96-mrs chiley} was so distressed that the tears came to [her]_{96-mrs chiley} eyes ; and even [the Colonel]_{595-the colonel} laughed , and did not understand it . [Colonel Chiley]_{103-colonel chiley} , though [he]_{103-colonel chiley} was by no means as yet on [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} 's side , was not any more capable than [[his]_{103-colonel chiley} neighbours]_{1363-his neighbours} of understanding [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's single - minded devotion to what was just and right ; and why [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} should transfer [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} support to [Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} , who was not [a ladies ' man]_{7258-a ladies ' man} , nor , in [the Colonel]_{595-the colonel} 's opinion , [a marrying man]_{7260-a marrying man} , nor anything at all attractive , now that [the other]_{5266-the other} had come back romantic and repentant to throw [his]_{115-mr cavendish} honours at [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} feet , was beyond [his]_{115-mr cavendish} power of explanation . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} contented [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} with saying "_{[222-mr ashburton]} humph " ; but [[his]_{115-mr cavendish} wife]_{345-his wife} was not so easily satisfied . [She]_{345-his wife} took [Lucilla]_119-lucilla by the hand and poured forth a flood of remonstrances and prayers . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i do not understand [you]_3734-you , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , " said [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} . "_[3735-he] [He]_3735-he whom [we]_3736-we know so little about — whom , [I]_0-i am sure , [you]_3734-you have no reason to care for . And where could [you]_3734-you find [anybody]_313-anybody nicer than [Mr Cavendish?—and]_{236-mr cavendish?—and} [he]_3735-he to have such faith in [us]_3736-we , and to come rushing back as soon as [he]_3735-he was able . [I]_0-i am sure [you]_3734-you have not taken everything into consideration , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . [He]_3735-he might not perhaps do exactly as could have been wished before [he]_3735-he went away ; but [he]_3735-he was young and [he]_3735-he was led astray ; and [I]_0-i do think [you]_3734-you were a little hard upon [him]_3735-he , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4403-my dear} ; but [I]_0-i have always said [I]_0-i never knew anybody nicer than [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} . And what possible reason [you]_3734-you can have to care about [that other man]_{3739-that other man} — — " "_[3734-you] It was like a special Intimation , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , with solemnity . "_[3734-you] [I]_0-i do n't see how [I]_0-i could neglect it , for [my]_0-i part . The day the news came about poor old [Mr Chiltern]_{140-mr chiltern} 's death [I]_0-i was out , [you]_3734-you know , and heard it ; and just at one spot upon [the pavement]_{3740-the pavement} , opposite [Mr Holden]_{124-mr holden} 's , it came into [my]_0-i mind like a flash of lightning that [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} was [the man]_{1681-the man} . [I]_0-i do n't care in the least for [him]_{222-mr ashburton} , and [I]_0-i had not been thinking of [him]_{222-mr ashburton} , or anything . It came into [my]_0-i head all in a moment . If [I]_0-i had been very intimate with poor dear old [Mr Chiltern]_{140-mr chiltern} , or if [I]_0-i believed in spirit - rapping , [I]_0-i should think it was a message from [him]_{222-mr ashburton} . " [Lucilla]_119-lucilla spoke with great gravity , but [she]_119-lucilla did not impress [[her]_119-lucilla audience]_{478-her audience} , who were [people of sceptical minds]_{7264-people of sceptical minds} . [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} , for [her]_{96-mrs chiley} part , was almost angry , and could scarcely forgive [Lucilla]_119-lucilla for having made [her]_{96-mrs chiley} give grave attention to such a piece of nonsense . "_{[222-mr ashburton]} If it had been [him]_{222-mr ashburton} , " [she]_{96-mrs chiley} said , with some wrath , "_{[222-mr ashburton]} [I]_0-i do n't see how having been dead for a few hours should make [his]_{222-mr ashburton} advice worth having . It never was good for anything when [he]_{222-mr ashburton} was alive . And [you]_3742-you do n't believe in spirit - rapping , [I]_0-i hope . [I]_0-i wonder how [you]_3742-you can talk such nonsense , " [the old lady]_{870-the old lady} said severely . And [Colonel Chiley]_{103-colonel chiley} , who had been a little curious too , laughed and coughed over the joke ; for [the two old people]_{7252-the two old people} were of [the old school , and of a very unbelieving frame of mind]_{7267-the old school , and of a very unbelieving frame of mind} . "_[3742-you] [I]_0-i knew [you]_3742-you would laugh , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , "_[3742-you] but [I]_0-i can not help it . If it had been impressed upon [your]_3742-you mind like that , [you]_3742-you would have been different . And , of course , [I]_0-i like [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} much the best . [I]_0-i am so glad [I]_0-i have no vote , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; "_[0-i] it does not matter to [anybody]_313-anybody what [I]_0-i think ; but if [I]_0-i had anything to do with it , [you]_3742-you know [I]_0-i could not stand up for [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , even though [I]_0-i am fond of [him]_{115-mr cavendish} , when [I]_0-i felt sure that [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} is [the man for [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{3575-the man for carlingford} — [nobody]_4434-nobody could ask [me]_0-i to do that . " There followed a pause upon this declaration ; for [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , though [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had no vote , was [a person of undoubted influence]_{7268-a person of undoubted influence} , and such a conviction on [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} part was not to be laughed at . [Even [Colonel Chiley]_{103-colonel chiley} , who was undecided in [his]_{103-colonel chiley} own mind]_{103-colonel chiley} , was moved by it a little . "_{[4434-nobody]} What does [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} think ? " [he]_{103-colonel chiley} asked . "_{[326-the doctor]} [Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} does n't say a word about [his]_{222-mr ashburton} principles that [I]_0-i can see ; and the other , [you]_3747-you know — — " "_[3747-you] [Dear Colonel Chiley]_{103-colonel chiley} , " cried [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , "_[3747-you] [he]_{222-mr ashburton} is not going to be [Prime Minister]_{4924-prime minister} ; and [I]_0-i have always heard [you]_{103-colonel chiley} say , as long as [I]_0-i can remember , that it was not opinions , [you]_{103-colonel chiley} know , but [a good man that]_{3749-a good man that} [people]_505-people wanted . [I]_0-i have heard [people]_505-people talking politics for hours , and [I]_0-i always remember [you]_{103-colonel chiley} saying that , and thinking it was the only sensible thing that was said ; but , of course , [I]_0-i do n't understand politics , " [Lucilla]_119-lucilla added , with humility . As for [the Colonel]_{595-the colonel} , [he]_0-i took up the poker , perhaps to hide a little pleasant confusion , and again drew near the fire . "_[0-i] By [George]_171-george ! [I]_0-i believe [Lucilla]_119-lucilla is in the right , " [he]_0-i said , with a certain agreeable consciousness . Perhaps [he]_0-i did not quite recollect at what moment of [his]_0-i life [he]_0-i had originated that sentiment , but [he]_0-i thought [he]_0-i could recollect having said it ; and it was with the view of carrying off the bashfulness of genius , and not because the coals had any need of it , that [he]_0-i took up the poker — a proceeding which was always regarded with alarm and suspicion by [[his]_0-i wife]_{345-his wife} . "_[0-i] The fire is very nice , " said [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i hate to have the fire poked when it does not want it . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , if [you]_119-lucilla make [him]_3752-him go over to that [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} 's side , [you]_119-lucilla will have a great deal to answer for , and [I]_0-i will never forgive [you]_119-lucilla . [[My]_0-i dear]_{4403-my dear} , [you]_119-lucilla must be dreaming — [a man that is as dry as a stick , and not one - hundredth nor one - thousandth part]_{3754-a man that is as dry as a stick , and not one - hundredth nor one - thousandth part} so nice — — " "_[0-i] [I]_0-i sha n't say another word , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; "_[0-i] [I]_0-i sha n't stay any longer , for [I]_0-i ca n't help it , and [you]_119-lucilla would be angry with [me]_0-i . [People]_505-people ca n't help what [they]_505-people believe , [you]_119-lucilla know . There is [poor little [Oswald Brown]_{237-poor little oswald brown , who has doubts , and ca n't go into the church , and will ruin all his prospects} , who has doubts , and ca n't go into [the Church]_{6702-the church} , and will ruin all [his]_{237-poor little oswald brown , who has doubts , and ca n't go into the church , and will ruin all his prospects} prospects]_{237-poor little oswald brown , who has doubts , and ca n't go into the church , and will ruin all his prospects} , and [nobody]_4434-nobody can help it — — " "_{[4434-nobody]} If [I]_0-i were [[his]_{237-poor little oswald brown , who has doubts , and ca n't go into the church , and will ruin all his prospects} mother]_{4476-his mother} [I]_0-i should help it ! " cried [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i promise [you]_119-lucilla [he]_{237-poor little oswald brown , who has doubts , and ca n't go into the church , and will ruin all his prospects} should not talk of [his]_{237-poor little oswald brown , who has doubts , and ca n't go into the church , and will ruin all his prospects} doubts to [me]_0-i ! A bit of [a lad]_{3759-a lad} ; and what is good enough for [all the bishops]_{3760-all the bishops} , and everybody in [their]_{3760-all the bishops} senses , is not good enough for [him]_{237-poor little oswald brown , who has doubts , and ca n't go into the church , and will ruin all his prospects} ! If that is the kind of example [you]_119-lucilla are going to follow , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla — — " "_{[119-lucilla]} [Dear Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , "_{[119-lucilla]} [everybody]_{300-everybody} knows what [my]_0-i Church principles are ; and perhaps [you]_119-lucilla will come round to think with [me]_0-i ; but [I]_0-i am not going to say any more about it now . [I]_0-i am so glad [your]_119-lucilla rheumatism is better this morning ; but [you]_119-lucilla must wrap up well , for it is so cold , oh , so cold , out of doors ! " When [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had thus dismissed the subject , [she]_119-lucilla came to [[her]_119-lucilla old friend]_{1081-her old friend} 's side and bent over [her]_{1081-her old friend} in [her]_119-lucilla sealskin cloak , to say good - bye . [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} took [her]_119-lucilla by both hands as [she]_119-lucilla thus stood with [her]_119-lucilla back to [the old Colonel]_{2036-the old colonel} , and drew [her]_119-lucilla down close , and looked searchingly into [her]_119-lucilla eyes . "_{[119-lucilla]} If [you]_119-lucilla have any particular reason , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , [you]_119-lucilla ought to tell [me]_0-i — that would make such a difference , " said [the old lady]_{870-the old lady} . "_{[119-lucilla]} [I]_0-i always tell [you]_119-lucilla everything , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , with evasive fondness , as [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} kissed the soft old withered cheek ; and naturally , with [the Colonel]_{595-the colonel} behind , who was standing up before the fire shadowing over [them]_7275-them both , and quite unaware of this little whispered episode , it would have been impossible to say more had there been ever so much to say . But it had been a close encounter in its way , and [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was rather glad to get off without any further damage . [She]_119-lucilla did not feel quite successful as [she]_119-lucilla went out ; but still [she]_119-lucilla had left a very wholesome commotion behind [her]_119-lucilla ; for [Colonel Chiley]_{103-colonel chiley} could not but feel that the sentiment which [she]_119-lucilla had quoted from [himself]_{103-colonel chiley} was a very just sentiment . "_[0-i] By [George]_171-george ! [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was in the right of it , " [he]_{103-colonel chiley} said again , after [she]_119-lucilla was gone ; and in fact went through a process very similar to that which had modified the sentiments of [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} on the previous night . [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} was [a young fellow who had rushed off among [a set of Frenchmen]_{7277-a set of frenchmen} , because [Lucilla Marjoribanks]_119-lucilla]_{7276-a young fellow who had rushed off among a set of frenchmen , because lucilla marjoribanks} would not have [him]_{115-mr cavendish} , or because [he]_{115-mr cavendish} could not marry [Barbara Lake]_120-barbara in addition , or at least somehow because [he]_{115-mr cavendish} failed of having [his]_{115-mr cavendish} own way . It was all very well for [him]_{115-mr cavendish} to come back and make a commotion , and be sentimental about it . But what if , after all , [Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} , who had [the Firs]_{6995-the firs} , and lived [there]_4723-there , and spent [his]_{222-mr ashburton} money like [a Christian]_{7068-a christian} , was [the man for [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{3575-the man for carlingford} ? [The Colonel]_{595-the colonel} 's mind still wavered and veered about ; yet it had received an impulse which was by no means unworthy of consideration . As for [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} , [she]_{96-mrs chiley} laid back [her]_{96-mrs chiley} head upon [her]_{96-mrs chiley} pillows and painfully questioned with [herself]_{96-mrs chiley} whether [Lucilla]_119-lucilla could have any particular reason for taking [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} 's part so warmly . [She]_{96-mrs chiley} thought with justice that [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was looking brighter and better , and had more of [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} old animation than [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had shown for a long time — which arose from the simple fact that [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had something in hand , though [the old lady]_{870-the old lady} thought it might have a more touching and delicate motive . If that was the case , it would make a great difference . [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} was no longer able to go out in the evening , and had to be dependent on [other people]_{279-other people} 's observation for a knowledge of what happened — and [she]_{96-mrs chiley} was wounded by a sense that [[her]_{96-mrs chiley} young friend]_{1047-her young friend} had not been appreciated as [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} worth deserved . If [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} had the sense to see what was for [his]_{222-mr ashburton} own advantage , it would be a frightful thing , as [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} said to [herself]_{96-mrs chiley} , if [[Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's friends]_{7286-lucilla 's friends} should fly in [his]_{222-mr ashburton} face . And though it was a hard trial to give up [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , still if anything of the kind had happened —— Thus it will be evident that [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's visit , though it was not a long one , nor the least in [the world]_{331-the world} an argumentative visit , was not without its fruit . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} went up [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} again cheerful and warm in [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} sealskin coat . It was a thing that suited [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} remarkably well , and corresponded with [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} character , and [everybody]_{300-everybody} knows how comfortable [they]_{300-everybody} are . The snowflakes fell softly , one at a time , and melted away to nothing upon [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} sleeves and [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} shoulders without leaving any trace — and [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , with the chill air blowing in [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} face , and those feathery messengers in the air , could not but feel that [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} walk and the general readiness which [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} felt to face all kinds of objections and difficulties , and to make a sacrifice of [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} own feelings , had in [them]_{300-everybody} a certain magnanimous and heroic element . For after all [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had no particular reason , as [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} said . [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} was [a dry man]_{7289-a dry man} , and of very little use in a social point of view , and had never paid [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} any attention to speak of , nor at all put [himself]_{222-mr ashburton} forth as a candidate for [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} favour . If [he]_{222-mr ashburton} had done so , [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} would not have felt that thrill of utter disinterestedness which kept [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} as warm within as [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} sealskin did without . There was [not a soul to be seen]_{7290-not a soul to be seen} in [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} at that moment in the snow , which came on faster and faster , but [one of [Mr Wentworth]_{238-mr wentworth} 's ( who at that time was new in [[St Roque]_{26-st roque 's} 's ) gray sisters]_{7292-st roque 's ) gray sisters}]_{7291-one of mr wentworth 's ( who at that time was new in st roque 's ) gray sisters} , and [another lady who was coming down , as quickly as [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was going up , by the long line of [garden walls]_{7294-garden walls}]_{7293-another lady who was coming down , as quickly as lucilla was going up , by the long line of garden walls} . [The gentlemen]_{574-the gentlemen} were either at business or at [[their]_{574-the gentlemen} club]_{7296-their club} , or keeping [themselves]_{574-the gentlemen} snug indoors ; and it was only [these devoted women who braved the elements outside]_{7297-these devoted women who braved the elements outside} . [The figure in the gray cloak]_{7298-the figure in the gray cloak} was occupied simply with [the poor people]_{6413-the poor people} , and that is not [our]_7300-our present business ; but [the other two]_{7301-the other two} were otherwise inspired . [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , who had lately arrived , had not been able to make up [his]_{115-mr cavendish} mind to face the weather ; but [[his]_{115-mr cavendish} sister]_{577-his sister} was of a different way of thinking . [She]_{577-his sister} was not of half the capacity of [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , but still [she]_{577-his sister} felt that something ought to be done , and that there was not a moment to be lost . When [she]_{577-his sister} saw it was [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} that was advancing to meet [her]_{577-his sister} , a momentary chill came over [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} . [She]_{577-his sister} was thinking so much of [her]_{577-his sister} own errand that [she]_{577-his sister} could not but jump at the idea that nothing less important could have induced [Lucilla]_119-lucilla to be out of doors on such a day ; and [her]_{577-his sister} heart beat loud as [the two]_{678-the two} drew near [each other]_{679-each other} . Was it an unexpected and generous auxiliary , or was it [a foe accomplished and formidable]_{7305-a foe accomplished and formidable} ? For one thing , [she]_{577-his sister} was not coming out of [[Mr Centum]_{98-mrs centum} 's]_{7306-mr centum 's} , where [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} [herself]_{577-his sister} was going , which at least was a relief . As [they]_{678-the two} came nearer [the two ladies]_{1077-the two ladies} instinctively looked to [their]_{1077-the two ladies} weapons . [They]_{1077-the two ladies} had met already in many a little passage of arms , but nothing like this had ever occurred to [them]_{1077-the two ladies} before . If [they]_{1077-the two ladies} were to work in union , [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} felt that [they]_{1077-the two ladies} would carry all before [them]_{1077-the two ladies} ; and if not , then it must be a struggle unto the death . "_{[119-lucilla]} Is it really [you]_3762-you , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ? " [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} said ; "_[3762-you] [I]_0-i could not believe [my]_0-i eyes . What can have brought [you]_3762-you out of doors on such a day ? [You]_3762-you that have everything [your]_3762-you own way , and no call to exert [yourself]_3762-you — — " "_[0-i] [I]_0-i have been to see [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla sweetly ; "_{[96-mrs chiley]} when the weather is bad [she]_{96-mrs chiley} sees [nobody]_4434-nobody , and [she]_{96-mrs chiley} is always so pleased to have [me]_0-i . [Her]_{96-mrs chiley} rheumatism is not so bad , thank [you]_3762-you — though [I]_0-i am sure if this weather should last — — " "_[3762-you] [You]_3762-you would see [Mrs Beverley]_{235-mrs beverley} 's blanket , " said [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} , who was a little nervous , [though perhaps that might only be the cold]_{7308-though perhaps that might only be the cold} ; "_[3762-you] but [we]_3764-we know what sort of woman [she]_{96-mrs chiley} is , and it must have been [[the Archdeacon]_{199-general travers} 's nieces]_{3707-the archdeacon 's nieces} , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4403-my dear} . Do turn back with [me]_0-i a moment , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; or [I]_0-i shall go with [you]_119-lucilla . [I]_0-i want to speak to [you]_119-lucilla . Of course [you]_119-lucilla have heard of [Harry]_165-harry 's coming [home]_287-home ? " "_[165-harry] [I]_0-i saw it in the papers , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , whose perfect serenity offered a curious contrast to [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} companion]_{512-her companion} 's agitation . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i am sure [I]_0-i shall be very glad to see [him]_165-harry again . [I]_0-i hope [he]_165-harry will come to dinner on Thursday as [he]_165-harry used to do . It will be quite nice to see [him]_165-harry in [[his]_165-harry old place]_{3768-his old place} . " "_{[119-lucilla]} Yes , " said [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} ; "_{[119-lucilla]} but that was not what [I]_0-i was thinking of . [You]_119-lucilla know [you]_119-lucilla used always to say [he]_165-harry ought to be in [Parliament]_{43-parliament} ; and [he]_165-harry has always kept thinking of it since [he]_165-harry went away — and thinking , [I]_0-i am sure , that it would please [you]_119-lucilla , " said [the poor woman]_{948-the poor woman} , faltering ; for [Lucilla]_119-lucilla listened with a smile that was quite unresponsive , and did not change countenance in the least , even at this tender suggestion . "_[0-i] [He]_165-harry has come [home]_287-home with that object now , [you]_119-lucilla know , now that poor old [Mr Chiltern]_{140-mr chiltern} is dead ; and [I]_0-i hope [you]_119-lucilla are going to help [us]_3770-us , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , " said [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} . [Her]_{948-the poor woman} voice quite vibrated with agitation as [she]_{948-the poor woman} made this hurried , perhaps injudicious , appeal , thinking within [herself]_{948-the poor woman} at the same moment what would [Harry]_165-harry say if [he]_165-harry knew that [she]_{948-the poor woman} was thus committing [him]_165-harry . As for [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , [she]_119-lucilla received it all with the same tranquillity , as if [she]_119-lucilla expected it , and was quite prepared for everything that [[her]_119-lucilla assailant]_{7311-her assailant} had to say . "_{[119-lucilla]} [I]_0-i am sure [I]_0-i wish [I]_0-i had a vote , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; "_[0-i] but [I]_0-i have no vote , and what can [a girl]_{4462-a girl} do ? [I]_0-i am so sorry [I]_0-i do n't understand politics . If [we]_3772-we were going in for that sort of thing , [I]_0-i do n't know what there would be left for [the gentlemen]_{574-the gentlemen} to do . " "_[3774-you] [You]_3774-you have influence , which is a great deal better than a vote , " said [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} ; "_[3774-you] and [they]_3775-they all say there is [nobody]_4434-nobody like [a lady for electioneering]_{3777-a lady for electioneering} — and [a young lady above all]_{3778-a young lady above all} ; and then [you]_3774-you know [Harry]_165-harry so well , and can always draw [him]_165-harry out to the best advantage . [I]_0-i never thought [he]_165-harry looked so nice , or showed [his]_165-harry talents so much , as when [he]_165-harry was with [you]_3774-you , " said [the eager advocate]_{7312-the eager advocate} . [She]_{7312-the eager advocate} was only wrapped in a shawl [herself]_{7312-the eager advocate} , and when [she]_{7312-the eager advocate} looked at [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's sealskin coat , and saw how rosy and comfortable [she]_119-lucilla looked , and how serene and immovable , poor [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} was struck with a pang of envy . If [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had married ten years ago , it might have been [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} now who would have had to stand trembling with anxiety and eagerness among the falling snow , knowing sundry reasons why [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} should be disposed to go into [Parliament]_{43-parliament} more substantial than that of gratifying [a young lady]_{4507-a young lady} , and feeling how much depended on [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} ability to secure support for [him]_{115-mr cavendish} . This , as it happened , had fallen to [[his]_{115-mr cavendish} sister]_{577-his sister} 's share instead , and [Lucilla]_119-lucilla stood opposite to [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} looking at [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , attentive and polite , and unresponsive . If [Harry]_165-harry had only not been such [a fool]_{717-a fool} ten years ago ! for [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} began to think now with [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} , that [Lucilla]_119-lucilla did not marry because [she]_119-lucilla was too comfortable , and , without any of the bother , could have everything [her]_119-lucilla own way . "_[165-harry] It is so cold , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , "_[0-i] and [I]_0-i do think it is coming on to snow very fast . [I]_0-i do n't think it is good to stand talking . Do come in to lunch , and then [we]_3779-we can have a long chat ; for [I]_0-i am sure [nobody else]_{1541-nobody else} will venture out to - day . " "_[0-i] [I]_0-i wish [I]_0-i could come , " said [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} , "_[0-i] but [I]_0-i have to go down to [Mary Centum]_{239-mary centum} 's , and hear all about [[her]_{239-mary centum} last new housemaid]_{3781-her last new housemaid} , [you]_3782-you know . [I]_0-i do n't know what [servants]_{4607-servants} are made of for [my]_0-i part . [They]_{4607-servants} will go out in [their]_{4607-servants} caps and talk to [the young men]_{3784-the young men} , [you]_3782-you know , in a night that is enough to give [any one]_{4391-any one} [their]_{4391-any one} death , " [the mimic]_{883-the mimic} added , with a feeble exercise of [her]_{883-the mimic} gift which it was sad to see . "_[3782-you] But [Harry]_165-harry will be sure to come to call the first time [he]_165-harry goes out , and [you]_3782-you will not forget what [I]_0-i have said to [you]_3782-you , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ? " and with this [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} took [[her]_{99-mrs woodburn} young friend]_{1047-her young friend} 's hand and looked in [her]_{1047-her young friend} face with a pathetic emphasis which it would be impossible to describe . "_[0-i] Oh , no , certainly not , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , with cheerful certainty ; and then [they]_7318-they kissed [each other]_{679-each other} in the midst of the falling snow . [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} 's face was cold , but [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's cheek was warm and blooming as only a clear conscience and a sealskin cloak could have made it ; and then [they]_7318-they went [their]_7318-they several ways through the wintry solitude . Ah , if [Harry]_165-harry had only not been [such a fool]_{7320-such a fool} ten years ago ! [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} was not [an enthusiastic young wife]_{7321-an enthusiastic young wife} , but knew very well that marriage had its drawbacks , and had come to an age at which [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} could appreciate the comfort of having [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} own way without any of the bother . [She]_{99-mrs woodburn} gave a furtive glance after [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , and could not but acknowledge to [herself]_{99-mrs woodburn} that it would be very foolish of [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} to marry , and forfeit all [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} advantages , and take [somebody else]_{5385-somebody else} 's anxieties upon [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} shoulders , and never have any money except what [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} asked from [[her]_{99-mrs woodburn} husband]_{283-her husband} . [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} , to be sure , who was more experienced than [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} , and might have been [[her]_{99-mrs woodburn} grandmother]_{7324-her grandmother} , took a different view of the subject ; but this was what [the middle - aged married woman]_{7325-the middle - aged married woman} felt , who had , as may be said , [two men]_{7326-two men} to carry on [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} shoulders , as [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} went anxiously down [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} to conciliate [Mrs Centum]_{98-mrs centum} , wrapping [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} shawl about [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} , and feeling the light snow melt beneath [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} feet , and the cold and discomfort go to [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} heart . [She]_{99-mrs woodburn} had [[her]_{99-mrs woodburn} husband]_{283-her husband} to keep in good humour , and [[her]_{99-mrs woodburn} brother]_{1449-her brother} to keep up and keep to the mark , and to do what [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} could to remedy in public the effects of [his]_{1449-her brother} indolent Continental habits , and carry , if it was possible , the election for [him]_{1449-her brother} — all with the horrid sense upon [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} mind that if at any time the dinner should be a little less cared for than usual , or [the children]_{4442-the children} more noisy , [Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} would go on like [a savage]_{7330-a savage} . Under such circumstances , [the poor woman]_{948-the poor woman} , amid [her]_{948-the poor woman} cares , may be excused if [she]_{948-the poor woman} looked back a little wistfully at [Lucilla]_119-lucilla going [home]_287-home all comfortable and independent and light - hearted , with no cares , nor [anybody]_313-anybody to go on at [her]_119-lucilla , in [her]_119-lucilla sealskin coat . This was how [Lucilla]_119-lucilla commenced that effective but decorous advocacy which did [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} so much good in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} . [She]_119-lucilla did not pretend to understand about politics , or to care particularly about Reform or the Income - tax ; but [she]_119-lucilla expressed with quiet solemnity [her]_119-lucilla conviction that it was not opinions but [a good man that was wanted]_{7334-a good man that was wanted} ; that it was not [a prime minister]_{7335-a prime minister} [they]_7336-they were going to elect , and that [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} was [the man for [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{3575-the man for carlingford} . "_[0-i] By [George]_171-george ! [Lucilla]_119-lucilla is in the right of it ! " [Colonel Chiley]_{103-colonel chiley} said ; "_{[119-lucilla]} that was always [my]_0-i opinion ; " and [the people in [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane}]_{7338-the people in grange lane} soon began to echo [the Colonel]_{595-the colonel} 's sentiments , which were so sound and so just . As for [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , [nobody]_4434-nobody had any occasion to "_{[119-lucilla]} go on " about any neglect on [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} part of [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} household duties . [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} 's dinners were always excellent , and it was now , as ever , a privilege to be admitted to [his]_{90-dr marjoribanks} table ; and nothing could be more exemplary than the care [Lucilla]_119-lucilla took of [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} , who had always such bad nights . Even on this snowy afternoon [she]_119-lucilla went in from [her]_119-lucilla more important cares , with a complexion freshened by the cold , and coaxed [Mrs John]_{89-mrs john} into eating something , and made [her]_119-lucilla as comfortable as possible at the drawing - room fireside . "_{[119-lucilla]} Now , tell [me]_0-i all about [Tom]_117-tom , " [Lucilla]_119-lucilla said , when [she]_119-lucilla had got [her]_119-lucilla work and settled [herself]_119-lucilla comfortably for a quiet afternoon — for the snow had come on heavier than ever , and unless it might be [a sister of charity]_{7341-a sister of charity} , or such [another sister not of charity]_{7342-another sister not of charity} , as [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had already encountered , [nobody]_4434-nobody was like to stir abroad or to disturb [the two ladies]_{1077-the two ladies} in [their]_{1077-the two ladies} work and [their]_{1077-the two ladies} talk . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had some very interesting worsted - work in hand ; and [the drawing - room]_{4397-the drawing - room} never looked more cosy , with [somebody to talk to inside]_{7346-somebody to talk to inside} , and [the wintry world]_{7347-the wintry world} and driving snow without . And such an invitation as [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had just given [lifted Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} into a paradise of content . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} took [Lucilla]_119-lucilla at [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} word , and told [her]_119-lucilla , as may be supposed , all about [Tom]_117-tom , including many things which [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was quite acquainted with and knew by heart ; and at the same time there was something implied all through , but never obtrusively set forth , which was not displeasing to [the auditor]_{7348-the auditor} . [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} listened with affectionate satisfaction , and asked a great many questions , and supplied a great many reminiscences , and entered quite into the spirit of the conversation , and [the two]_{678-the two} spent a very pleasant afternoon together,—so pleasant that [Mrs John]_{89-mrs john} felt quite annoyed at the reflection that it must come to an end like everything else that is good , and that [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} must get [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} once more into [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} velvet gown and dine with [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} brother - in - law]_{7091-her brother - in - law} . If [Providence]_{107-providence} had only given [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} [the girl]_{6063-the girl} instead of [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} , who would no doubt have got on quite well without [any children]_{7353-any children} ! but then , to be sure , if [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had been [hers]_{88-miss marjoribanks} to start with , [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} never could have married [Tom]_117-tom . For this was the extravagant hope which had already begun to blossom in [[his]_117-tom mother]_{4476-his mother} 's breast . To be sure [a woman]_{4411-a woman} might marry [Tom]_117-tom , who was too comfortable at [home]_287-home to think of marrying just anybody who might make [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} an offer . But it was not easy to tell how [Lucilla]_119-lucilla [herself]_119-lucilla felt on this subject . [Her]_119-lucilla complexion was so bright with [her]_119-lucilla walk , [her]_119-lucilla sensations so agreeable after that warm , cheerful , pleasant afternoon , [her]_119-lucilla position so entirely everything that was to be desired , and [her]_119-lucilla mind so nobly conscious of being useful to [her]_119-lucilla kind and country , that , even without any additional argument , [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} reward , and was happy . Perhaps a touch more exquisite might still come in to round the full proportions of content . But , to tell the truth , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was so well off that it was not necessary to invent any romantic source of happiness to account for the light of well - being and satisfaction that shone in [her]_119-lucilla eyes . The result of [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's wise precaution and reticence was that [Sir John Richmond]_{158-sir john} and [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} and [Colonel Chiley]_{103-colonel chiley} were all on [[Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} 's committee]_{3697-mr ashburton 's committee} . [They]_{3697-mr ashburton 's committee} might not agree with [his]_{222-mr ashburton} principles ; but then when [a man]_{285-a man} does not state any very distinct principles , it is difficult for [any one]_{4391-any one} , however well disposed , to disagree with [him]_{285-a man} ; and the fact that [he]_{222-mr ashburton} was [the man for [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{3575-the man for carlingford} was so indisputable , that [nobody]_4434-nobody attempted to go into the minor matters . "_[117-tom] [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} is [a gentleman known to [us]_3787-us all]_{3786-a gentleman known to us all} , " [Sir John]_{158-sir john} said , with great effect , in [his]_{158-sir john} nomination speech ; and it was a sentence which went to the hearts of [[his]_{158-sir john} audience]_{7363-his audience} . [The other candidate]_{2447-the other candidate} had been a long time from [home]_287-home , and it was longer still since [anybody in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{7366-anybody in carlingford} could be said to have benefited by [[his]_{2447-the other candidate} residence [there]_4723-there]_{7367-his residence there} . [He]_{222-mr ashburton} had had all [his]_{222-mr ashburton} things down from [town]_607-town , as [Mr Holden]_{124-mr holden} , [the upholsterer , pithily]_{7370-the upholsterer , pithily} remarked — and that made a great difference to start with . As for [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} , though it is true [nobody]_4434-nobody knew what [he]_{222-mr ashburton} thought about Reform or the Income - tax , [everybody]_{300-everybody} knew that [he]_{222-mr ashburton} lived at [the Firs]_{56-the firs} , and was supplied in a creditable way by [George Street tradesmen]_{7373-george street tradesmen} . There was no mystery whatever about [him]_{222-mr ashburton} . [People]_505-people knew how much [he]_{222-mr ashburton} had a year , and how much [he]_{222-mr ashburton} paid for everything , and the way in which [his]_{222-mr ashburton} accounts were kept , and all about [him]_{222-mr ashburton} . Even when [he]_{222-mr ashburton} had [his]_{222-mr ashburton} wine direct from [the growers]_{7375-the growers} ( for naturally [[his]_{222-mr ashburton} own county]_{7376-his own county} could not supply the actual liquor ) , it was put in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} bottles , and [people]_505-people knew the kinds [he]_{222-mr ashburton} had , and how much , and a hundred agreeable details . And then , "_[3788-he] [he]_3788-he was [a gentleman]_{5077-a gentleman} as was always ready to give [his]_3788-he advice , " as [some of [the people]_{811-the people}]_{7378-some of the people} said . All this furnished an immense body of evidence in [his]_{222-mr ashburton} favour , and made [Sir John]_{158-sir john} 's remark eloquent . And then [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} , as a general rule , did not care the least in [the world]_{331-the world} about Reform . There were [a few people]_{7381-a few people} who had once done so , and it was remarked in [Grove Street]_{27-grove street} that [Mr Tozer]_240-tozer had once been in a dreadful state of mind about it . But [he]_{222-mr ashburton} was quite tranquil on the subject now , and so was [the community]_{1480-the community} in general . And what was really wanted , as [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's genius had seen at a glance , was not this or that opinion , but [a good man]_{4891-a good man} . But at the same time it would be vain to deny that [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} looked forward to a possible visit from [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} with a certain amount of anxiety . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was not frightened , for [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} knew [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} own powers ; but [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was a little excited and stimulated by the idea that [he]_{115-mr cavendish} might come in at any minute , bringing back a crowd of recollections with [him]_{115-mr cavendish} ; and it was a perpetual wonder to [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} how [he]_{115-mr cavendish} would take the inevitable difference , whether [he]_{115-mr cavendish} would accept it as natural , or put on the airs of [an injured man]_{7384-an injured man} . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla did not go out the two afternoons after [her]_119-lucilla meeting with [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} , partly that [she]_119-lucilla might not miss [him]_{115-mr cavendish} if [he]_{115-mr cavendish} called — for it was better to have it over ; but [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} did not come on either of these days . After that , of course , [she]_119-lucilla did not wait for [him]_{115-mr cavendish} any longer . But on the third or fourth day , when [she]_119-lucilla was in [[Miss Brown]_{138-miss brown} 's photographing room]_{7385-miss brown 's photographing room} ( [the eldest Miss Brown]_{138-miss brown} was not married , and was [a mother to [the younger girls]_{7387-the younger girls}]_{7386-a mother to the younger girls} , and always enthusiastic about sitters ) , [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} called about business , and [Thomas]_117-tom came to fetch [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . [She]_119-lucilla was sitting with the greatest good - nature for half a dozen pictures , knowing in [her]_119-lucilla secret heart all the time that [she]_119-lucilla would look a perfect fright , and that [all Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} would see [her]_119-lucilla grinning with imbecile amiability out of the hazy background of [[Miss Brown]_{138-miss brown} 's cartes]_{7388-miss brown 's cartes} . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla knew this , and had hitherto avoided the process with success ; but now [she]_119-lucilla gave in ; and as [the Major]_{7389-the major} was there , of course [they]_7390-they talked of the coming election , which , indeed , at present was almost the only topic of conversation in [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} . "_[3788-he] Of course , [you]_3790-you are on [[Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} 's committee]_{3697-mr ashburton 's committee} , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; "_[3790-you] [you]_3790-you must be , or going to be , after what [you]_3790-you said the other day at lunch — — " "_[3790-you] What did [I]_0-i say ? " asked [Major Brown]_{115-mr cavendish} , with an air of dismay ; for , to tell the truth , [his]_{115-mr cavendish} heart inclined a little towards [poor [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , who was [an old neighbour]_{7391-an old neighbour} , and to whom [Major Brown]_{115-mr cavendish} could not but think [the Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} and [others]_2591-others]_{115-mr cavendish} had behaved rather cruelly . But then in these electioneering matters one never knows what [one]_4465-one may have done to compromise [oneself]_4465-one without meaning it ; and [the Major]_{7389-the major} was a little anxious to find out what [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had said . "_[0-i] [Dear Major Brown]_{241-major brown} , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , seriously , "_{[241-major brown]} [I]_0-i am so sorry if [you]_{241-major brown} did not mean it . [I]_0-i am sure it was that as much as anything that influenced [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} . [He]_{222-mr ashburton} was turning it all over in [his]_{222-mr ashburton} mind , [you]_3792-you know , and was afraid [the people [he]_{222-mr ashburton} most esteemed in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{3793-the people he most esteemed in carlingford} would not agree with [him]_{222-mr ashburton} , and did not know what to do ; and then [you]_3792-you said , What did it matter about opinions , if it was [a good man?—that]_{3794-a good man?—that} was what decided [him]_{222-mr ashburton} , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , with sad yet gentle reproachfulness . "_[3792-you] [I]_0-i am so sorry if [you]_{241-major brown} did not mean what [you]_{241-major brown} said — — " "_{[241-major brown]} Good heavens ! [I]_0-i do n't remember saying anything of the sort , " said [Major Brown]_{241-major brown} . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i — [I]_0-i am sure [I]_0-i never thought of influencing [anybody]_313-anybody . It is true enough about [a good man]_{4891-a good man} , [you]_3792-you know ; but if [I]_0-i had imagined for an instant that [any one]_{4391-any one} was paying attention —— By [George]_171-george ! it was [you]_3792-you that said it , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla — [I]_0-i remember now . " "_[3792-you] Please do n't make fun of [me]_0-i , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} ; "_[3792-you] as if [anybody]_313-anybody cared what [I]_0-i say about politics . But [I]_0-i know that was what decided poor [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} . Indeed , [he]_{222-mr ashburton} told [me]_0-i so ; and when [he]_{222-mr ashburton} finds [you]_3792-you did not mean anything — — " "_[3792-you] But , good heavens!—I — [I]_0-i did mean something , " cried [the accused]_{6688-the accused} , with dismay . And [he]_{6688-the accused} grew quite inarticulate in [his]_{6688-the accused} confusion , and red in the face , and lost [his]_{6688-the accused} head altogether , while [Lucilla]_119-lucilla sat calmly looking on with that air of virtue at once severe and indulgent , which pities , and blames , and hopes that perhaps there is not so much harm done as might have been expected . This was the position of affairs when [Thomas]_117-tom came to say that [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was wanted , as [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had told [him]_{222-mr ashburton} to do when [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} candidate]_{7032-her candidate} came ; for , to be sure , it was only next door . It was terrible to hear the soft sigh [she]_119-lucilla gave when [she]_119-lucilla shook hands with [Major Brown]_{241-major brown} . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i hope [he]_{222-mr ashburton} will not feel it so much as [I]_0-i think ; but [I]_0-i should be afraid to tell [him]_{222-mr ashburton} , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; and [she]_119-lucilla went away , leaving [the good man]_{7397-the good man} in a state of bewilderment and embarrassment and doubt , which would have been much more unpleasant if [he]_{7397-the good man} had not felt so flattered at the same time . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i never meant to influence [anybody]_313-anybody , [I]_0-i am sure ! " [he]_0-i said , with a comical mixture of complacence and dismay , when [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was gone . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i have always said , [papa]_295-papa , that [you]_295-papa do n't think enough of the weight [people]_505-people give to [your]_295-papa opinion , " [Miss Brown]_{138-miss brown} replied , as [she]_{138-miss brown} gave the final bath to [her]_{138-miss brown} negatives ; and [they]_7398-they both left off work with a certain glow of comforted amour propre , and the most benevolent sentiments towards [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} , who , to tell the truth , until [he]_{222-mr ashburton} got [his]_{222-mr ashburton} lesson from [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , had never once thought about the opinion of [Major Brown]_{241-major brown} . [He]_{222-mr ashburton} was sitting with [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} when [Lucilla]_119-lucilla came in , and talking to [her]_119-lucilla in a steady sort of a way . Nothing could have made [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} socially attractive , but still there are [many people to whom this steady sort of talk is more agreeable than brilliancy]_{7399-many people to whom this steady sort of talk is more agreeable than brilliancy} . When [a man]_{285-a man} is brilliant there is always a doubt in some minds whether [he]_{285-a man} is trustworthy , or sincere , or to be relied upon ; but [an ordinary commonsense sort of talker]_{7401-an ordinary commonsense sort of talker} is free from such suspicion . [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} was very sorry to hear that [Mrs John Marjoribanks]_{89-mrs john} had bad nights , and suggested that it might be nervousness , and hoped that the air of [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} would do [her]_{89-mrs john} good , and was very glad to hear that [[her]_{89-mrs john} son]_{911-her son} was getting on so well in [India]_34-india ; and [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} could not help approving of [him]_{222-mr ashburton} , and feeling that [he]_{222-mr ashburton} was [a person of substance and reflection]_{7403-a person of substance and reflection} , and not one of [those fly - away young men]_{7404-those fly - away young men} who turn [girls]_4764-girls ' heads , and never mean anything . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla [herself]_119-lucilla gained something in [Mrs John]_{89-mrs john} 's eyes from [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} 's high opinion ; but at the same time it was quite clear that [he]_{222-mr ashburton} was not thinking of anything sentimental , but was quite occupied about [his]_{222-mr ashburton} election , as [a man of sense]_{441-a man of sense} should be . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla came in with a fine bloom on [her]_119-lucilla cheeks , but still with a shade of that sadness which had had so great an effect upon [Major Brown]_{241-major brown} . [She]_119-lucilla had taken off [her]_119-lucilla hat before [she]_119-lucilla came in , and dropped into [her]_119-lucilla chair with an air of languor and fatigue which was quite unusual to [her]_119-lucilla . "_[295-papa] It makes such a difference in life when [one]_4465-one has something on [one]_4465-one 's mind , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , and [she]_119-lucilla sighed , as was but natural ; for though that did not affect the energy of [her]_119-lucilla proceedings , [she]_119-lucilla knew and remembered at moments of discouragement how seldom one 's most disinterested exertions are appreciated at the end . "_[3804-you] [You]_3804-you want [your]_3804-you lunch , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4403-my dear} , " said [Mrs John]_{89-mrs john} . "_[3804-you] Perhaps [I]_0-i do , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , with a mournful affectionate smile . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i have been sitting to [Maria Brown]_{141-maria brown} . [She]_{141-maria brown} has taken six , and [I]_0-i am sure [they]_3806-they are every one more hideous than the other ; and [they]_3806-they will go all over [England]_33-england , [you]_3807-you know , for [the Browns]_{135-the miss browns} have [hosts of [people]_505-people belonging to [them]_{135-the miss browns}]_{3808-hosts of people belonging to them} ; and [everybody]_{300-everybody} will say , ' So that is [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . ' [I]_0-i do n't think [I]_0-i am vain to speak of , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , "_[0-i] but that sort of thing goes to [one]_4465-one 's heart . " "_{[3812-these amateurs]} [These amateurs]_{3812-these amateurs} are [terrible people]_{3813-terrible people} , " said [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} , in [his]_0-i steady way ; "_{[3813-terrible people]} and photographs are a regular nuisance . For [my]_0-i part — — " "_[0-i] Do n't say that , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i know what [you]_3807-you are going to say ; and [you]_3807-you must sit to [her]_3814-her , please . [I]_0-i have said already [she]_3814-her must do one of [you]_3807-you ; and [I]_0-i will tell [you]_3807-you presently about [the Major]_{7389-the major} . But wait and talk to [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} a little , for [I]_0-i am so tired , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . [She]_119-lucilla was lying back negligently in [her]_119-lucilla seat , with that air of languor which [so many young ladies]_{7407-so many young ladies} excel in , but which was for [her]_119-lucilla a novel indulgence . [Her]_119-lucilla hand hung over the arm of [her]_119-lucilla chair as if there was no longer any force in it . [Her]_119-lucilla head fell back , [her]_119-lucilla eyes were half closed ; it was a moment of abandonment to [her]_119-lucilla sensations , such as [a high - principled young woman like [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks}]_{7408-a high - principled young woman like miss marjoribanks} seldom gives way to . But [Lucilla]_119-lucilla went into it conscientiously , as into everything [she]_119-lucilla did , that [she]_119-lucilla might regain [her]_119-lucilla strength for the necessary duties that were before [her]_119-lucilla . And it was at this moment that [Thomas]_117-tom appeared at the door with a suspicion of a grin appearing at the corners of [his]_117-tom sober mouth , and announced [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , who came in before [an ordinary woman]_{1070-an ordinary woman} would have had time to open [her]_119-lucilla eyes . This was the moment [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had chosen for [his]_{115-mr cavendish} first visit ; and yet it was not [he]_{115-mr cavendish} who had chosen it , but fate , who seemed to have in this respect a spite against [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . It was not only the embarrassing presence of [[his]_{115-mr cavendish} rival]_{7410-his rival} , but the fact that [neither of [the two people in the room]_{7412-the two people in the room}]_{7411-neither of the two people in the room} knew or had ever seen [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , that put a climax to the horror of the situation . [She]_119-lucilla alone knew [him]_{115-mr cavendish} , and had to take upon [herself]_119-lucilla to present and introduce [him]_{115-mr cavendish} , and bridge over for [him]_{115-mr cavendish} the long interval of absence , and all this with the sense of being in [the enemy]_{1612-the enemy} 's interest , and to a certain extent false to [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} ! [Lucilla]_119-lucilla rose at once , but [she]_119-lucilla was not [a woman to make pretences]_{7414-a woman to make pretences} . [She]_119-lucilla did not throw off all in a moment [her]_119-lucilla fatigue , and dash into spasmodic action . [She]_119-lucilla held out [her]_119-lucilla hand silently to [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , with a look which spoke only affectionate satisfaction in [a friend]_{7415-a friend} 's return . [She]_119-lucilla did not even speak at all for the first moment , but contented [herself]_119-lucilla with a look , which indeed , if [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had been younger and less preoccupied , would no doubt have touched [his]_{115-mr cavendish} very heart . "_[0-i] So [you]_3816-you have really come back , " [she]_119-lucilla said . "_[3816-you] [I]_0-i am so glad ! after all that [people]_505-people said about [your]_3816-you being married and dead and ever so many stupid things . Oh ! do n't look at [me]_0-i , please . It does n't matter with [a gentleman]_{5077-a gentleman} , but [I]_0-i know as well as if [you]_3816-you had told [me]_0-i that [you]_3816-you think [me]_0-i dreadfully gone off — — " "_[3816-you] [I]_0-i entertain such a profane idea ! " said [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} ; but [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was considerably embarrassed , and [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was a great deal stouter , and altogether different from what [he]_{115-mr cavendish} used to be , and [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had not the light hand of [his]_{115-mr cavendish} youth for a compliment . And then [he]_{115-mr cavendish} sat down on the chair [Thomas]_117-tom had given [him]_{115-mr cavendish} ; and [he]_{115-mr cavendish} looked uncomfortable , to say the least of it ; and [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was getting large in dimensions and a little red in the face , and had by no means the air of thinking that it did n't matter for [a gentleman]_{5077-a gentleman} . As for [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , it would be impossible to say what mists of illusion dropped away from [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} mind at the sight of [him]_{115-mr cavendish} . Even while [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} smiled upon [the new - comer]_{2428-the new - comer} , [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} could not but ask [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , with momentary dismay — Had [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} really gone off as much in the same time ? "_[0-i] [I]_0-i have been looking for [you]_3819-you , " [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} resumed ; "_[0-i] [I]_0-i waited in for [you]_3819-you Tuesday and Wednesday , and it is so odd [you]_3819-you should have come just at this minute . [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} , this is [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , whom [you]_3819-you have heard so much about — and do n't go , please , [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} — [[you]_3819-you two]_{3820-you two} must know [each other]_{679-each other} . [You]_3819-you will be hearing of [each other]_{679-each other} constantly ; and [I]_0-i suppose [you]_3819-you will have to shake hands or something on the hustings — so it will be much the best to begin it here . " But [the two candidates]_{7220-the two candidates} did not shake hands : [they]_{7220-the two candidates} bowed to [each other]_{679-each other} in an alarming way , which did not promise much for [their]_{7220-the two candidates} future brotherliness , and then [they]_{7220-the two candidates} both stood bolt upright and stared at [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , who had relapsed , in the pleasantest way in [the world]_{331-the world} , into [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} easy - chair . "_{[679-each other]} Now , please sit down and talk a little , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; "_{[679-each other]} [I]_0-i am so proud of having [you]_3819-you both together . There never has been anybody in [the world]_{331-the world} that [I]_0-i have missed so much as [you]_3819-you — [you]_3819-you knew that when [you]_3819-you went away , but [you]_3819-you did n't mind . [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} is very nice , but [he]_{222-mr ashburton} is of no use to speak of in an evening , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , turning a reflective glance upon [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} own candidate]_{7235-her own candidate} with a certain sadness ; and then [they]_3819-you both laughed as if it was a joke ; but it was no joke , as one of [them]_3819-you at least must have known . "_{[119-lucilla]} [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , " said [Mrs John]_{89-mrs john} , with consternation , "_{[119-lucilla]} [I]_0-i never heard [anybody]_313-anybody talk as [you]_119-lucilla do ; [I]_0-i am sure [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} is the very best of society , and as for [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} — — " "_{[115-mr cavendish]} [Dear Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , "_{[230-aunt jemima]} would [you]_{230-aunt jemima} mind ringing the bell ? [I]_0-i have been sitting to [Maria Brown]_{141-maria brown} , and [I]_0-i am almost fainting . [I]_0-i wish [[you]_{230-aunt jemima} [gentlemen]_{4686-gentlemen}]_{5246-you gentlemen} would sit to [her]_{141-maria brown} ; it would please [her]_{141-maria brown} , and it would not do [you]_{230-aunt jemima} much harm ; and then for [[your]_{230-aunt jemima} constituents]_{3827-your constituents} , [you]_{230-aunt jemima} know — — " "_{[230-aunt jemima]} [I]_0-i hope [you]_{230-aunt jemima} do n't wish [me]_0-i to look like one of [Maria Brown]_{141-maria brown} 's photographs to [[my]_0-i constituents]_{3828-my constituents} , " said [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} ; "_{[230-aunt jemima]} but then [I]_0-i am happy to say [they]_{3828-my constituents} all know [me]_0-i pretty well . " This was said with a slight touch of gentlemanly spite , if there is such a thing ; for , after all , [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was [an old power in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{7422-an old power in carlingford} , though [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had been so long away . "_[0-i] Yes , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla reflectively , "_[0-i] but [you]_{230-aunt jemima} are a little changed since then ; a little perhaps — just a little — stouter , and — — " "_{[3829-that fellow]} Gone off ? " said [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , with a laugh ; but [he]_{115-mr cavendish} felt horribly disconcerted all the same , and savage with [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , and could not think why "_{[3829-that fellow]} [that fellow]_{3829-that fellow} " did not go away . What had [he]_{115-mr cavendish} to do in [[Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's drawing - room]_{1683-lucilla 's drawing - room} ? what did [he]_{115-mr cavendish} mean by sitting down again and talking in that measured way to [the old lady]_{870-the old lady} , as if all the ordinary rules of good breeding did not point out to [him]_{115-mr cavendish} that [he]_{115-mr cavendish} should have gone away and left [the field]_{412-the field} clear ? "_{[3829-that fellow]} Oh , [you]_{230-aunt jemima} know it does not matter for [a gentleman]_{5077-a gentleman} , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; and then [she]_119-lucilla turned to [Mr Ashburton—"I]_{242-mr ashburton—"i}_{[7389-the major]} am sure [the Major]_{7389-the major} wants to see [you]_{230-aunt jemima} , and [he]_{7389-the major} thinks that it was [he]_{7389-the major} who put it into [your]_{230-aunt jemima} head to stand . [He]_{7389-the major} was here that day at lunch , [you]_{230-aunt jemima} know , and it was something [he]_{7389-the major} said — — " "_{[7389-the major]} Quite true , " said [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} in [his]_{222-mr ashburton} business way . "_{[7389-the major]} [I]_0-i shall go to see [him]_{7389-the major} at once . Thank [you]_{230-aunt jemima} for telling [me]_0-i of it , [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} ; [I]_0-i shall go as soon as [I]_0-i leave [here]_4529-here . " And then [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} laughed . "_[0-i] This is what [I]_0-i call interesting , " [he]_{115-mr cavendish} said . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i hope [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} sees the fun ; but it is trying to [an old friend]_{3445-an old friend} to hear of that day at lunch , [you]_{230-aunt jemima} know . [I]_0-i remember when these sort of allusions used to be pleasant enough ; but when [one]_4465-one has been banished for a thousand years — — " "_[4465-one] Yes , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , "_[0-i] one leaves all that behind , [you]_0-i know — one leaves ever so many things behind . [I]_0-i wish [we]_3835-we could always be twenty , for [my]_0-i part . [I]_0-i always said , [you]_0-i know , that [I]_0-i should be gone off in ten years . " "_[0-i] Was it the only fib [you]_{230-aunt jemima} ever told that [you]_{230-aunt jemima} repeat it so ? " said [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} ; and it was with this pretty speech that [he]_{115-mr cavendish} took [her]_{230-aunt jemima} downstairs to the well - remembered luncheon . "_{[230-aunt jemima]} But [you]_{230-aunt jemima} have gone off in some things when [you]_{230-aunt jemima} have to do with [a prig like that]_{3836-a prig like that} , " [he]_{115-mr cavendish} said in [her]_{230-aunt jemima} ear , as [they]_3840-them went down together , "_{[230-aunt jemima]} and cast off [old friends]_{3731-old friends} . It was a thing [a fellow]_{5393-a fellow} did not expect of [you]_{230-aunt jemima} . " "_{[5393-a fellow]} [I]_0-i never cast off [old friends]_{3731-old friends} , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . "_{[5393-a fellow]} [We]_3840-them shall look for [you]_0-i on Thursday , [you]_0-i know , all the same . Must [you]_0-i go , [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} , when lunch is on the table ? But then , to be sure , [you]_0-i will be in time at [the Browns ']_{3841-the browns '} , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla sweetly , and [she]_119-lucilla gave the one rival [her]_119-lucilla hand while [she]_119-lucilla held the arm of the other , at the door of [the dining - room]_{1337-the dining - room} , in which [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} had gallantly deposited [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} before saying good - bye . [They]_3840-them were both looking a little black , though the gloom was moderate in [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} 's case ; but as for [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , [she]_119-lucilla stood between [them]_3840-them a picture of angelic sweetness and goodness , giving a certain measure of [her]_119-lucilla sympathy to [both]_6292-both — [Woman the Reconciler]_{243-woman the reconciler} , by the side of [those other characters of Inspirer and Consoler]_{7428-those other characters of inspirer and consoler} , of which [the world]_{331-the world} has heard . [The two inferior creatures]_{7430-the two inferior creatures} scowled with politeness at [each other]_{679-each other} , but [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} smiled upon [them]_3840-them both . Such was the way in which [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} overcame the difficulties of the meeting . [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} went away a little annoyed , but still understanding [his]_{222-mr ashburton} instructions , and ready to act upon [them]_3840-them in that businesslike way [he]_{222-mr ashburton} had , and [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} remained , faintly reassured in the midst of [his]_{115-mr cavendish} soreness and mortification , by at least having the field to [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} and seeing the last ( for the present ) of [[his]_{115-mr cavendish} antagonist]_{6687-his antagonist} — which was a kind of victory in its way . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i thought [I]_0-i knew [you]_3842-you better than to think [you]_3842-you ever would have anything to do with that sort of thing , " said [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} . "_[3842-you] There are [people]_505-people , [you]_3842-you know , whom [I]_0-i could have imagined — but [a prig like that]_{3836-a prig like that} . " [He]_{222-mr ashburton} became indeed quite violent , as [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} said afterwards , and met with [that lady]_{7433-that lady} 's decided disapproval , as may be supposed . "_{[3836-a prig like that]} [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} is very well - bred and agreeable , " [Mrs John]_{89-mrs john} said , with emphasis . "_{[222-mr ashburton]} [I]_0-i wish all [the young men]_{3784-the young men} [I]_0-i see nowadays were as nice . " "_{[1101-young men]} [Young men]_{1101-young men} ! " said [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} . "_{[1101-young men]} Is that what [people]_505-people call [young nowadays]_{3848-young nowadays} ? And [he]_{222-mr ashburton} must be insane , [you]_3842-you know , or [he]_{222-mr ashburton} would never dream of representing [a town]_{3849-a town} without saying a single word about [his]_{222-mr ashburton} principles . [I]_0-i dare say [he]_{222-mr ashburton} thinks it is original , " said [the unhappy man]_{2040-the unhappy man} . [He]_{222-mr ashburton} thought [he]_{222-mr ashburton} was pointing out [[his]_{222-mr ashburton} rival]_{7410-his rival} 's weakness to [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , and [he]_{222-mr ashburton} went on with energy—"I_{[222-mr ashburton]} know [you]_3842-you better than to think [you]_3842-you can like that milk - and - water sort of thing . " "_{[222-mr ashburton]} Oh , [I]_0-i do n't pretend to know anything about politics , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i hear [you]_3850-you gentlemen talk , but [I]_0-i never pretend to understand . If [we]_3851-we were not to leave [you]_3850-you that all to [yourselves]_3850-you , [I]_0-i do n't know what [you]_3850-you could find to do , " [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} added compassionately ; and as [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} spoke [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} looked so like [the Lucilla of old , who had schemed and plotted for [Mr Cavendish]_{244-mr cavendish}]_{244-mr cavendish} , that [he]_0-i could not believe in [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} desertion in [his]_0-i heart . "_[0-i] That is a delusion like the going off , " [he]_0-i said . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i ca n't believe [you]_3850-you have gone over to [the enemy]_{1612-the enemy} . When [I]_0-i remember how [I]_0-i have been roving about all those ten years , and how different it might have been , and whose fault it all was — — " [This Mr Cavendish]_{244-mr cavendish} said in a low voice , but it did not the less horrify [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} , who felt prepared for any atrocity after it . [She]_{230-aunt jemima} would have withdrawn , in justice to [her]_{230-aunt jemima} own sense of propriety ; but then [she]_{230-aunt jemima} thought it was not impossible that [he]_{244-mr cavendish} might propose to [Lucilla]_{244-mr cavendish} on the spot , or take [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} hand or something , and for propriety 's sake [she]_{230-aunt jemima} stayed . "_[3853-you] Yes , " said [Lucilla]_{244-mr cavendish} — and [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} heart did for one little moment give a faint thump against [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} breast . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} could not help thinking what a difference it might have made to [him]_{244-mr cavendish} , [poor fellow]_{1049-poor fellow} , had [he]_{244-mr cavendish} been under [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} lawful and righteous sway these ten years . But as [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} looked at [him]_{244-mr cavendish} it became more and more apparent to [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} that [Mr Cavendish]_{244-mr cavendish} had gone off , whatever [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} might have done . The outlines of [his]_{244-mr cavendish} fine figure had changed considerably , and [his]_{244-mr cavendish} face was a little red , and [he]_{244-mr cavendish} had the look of [a man whose circumstances , spiritual and temporal , would not quite bear a rigid examination]_{7437-a man whose circumstances , spiritual and temporal , would not quite bear a rigid examination} . As [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} looked at [him]_{244-mr cavendish} [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} pity became tinged by a certain shade of resentment to think that after all it was [his]_{244-mr cavendish} own fault . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} could not , notwithstanding [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} natural frankness of expression , say to [him]_{244-mr cavendish} , "_[3853-you] [[You]_3853-you foolish soul]_{3854-you foolish soul} , why did n't [you]_3853-you marry [me]_0-i somehow , and make [a man]_{285-a man} of [yourself]_3853-you ? " [Lucilla]_{244-mr cavendish} carried honesty very far , but [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} could not go as far as that . "_[3853-you] Yes , " [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} said , turning [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} eyes upon [him]_{244-mr cavendish} with a sort of abstract sympathy , and then [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} added softly , "_[3853-you] Have [you]_3853-you ever seen [Her]_3856-her again ? " with a lowering of [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} voice . This interesting question , which utterly bewildered [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} , drove [Mr Cavendish]_{244-mr cavendish} wild with rage . [Mrs John]_{89-mrs john} said afterwards that [she]_{89-mrs john} felt a shiver go through [her]_{89-mrs john} as [he]_{244-mr cavendish} took up the carving - knife , though it was only to cut some cold beef . [He]_{244-mr cavendish} grew white all at once , and pressed [his]_{244-mr cavendish} lips tightly together , and fixed [his]_{244-mr cavendish} eyes on the wall straight before [him]_{244-mr cavendish} . "_[3853-you] [I]_0-i did not think , after what [I]_0-i once said to [you]_3857-you , [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , that [you]_3857-you would continue to insult [my]_0-i judgment in that way , " [he]_0-i said , with a chill which fell upon the whole table , and took the life out of everything , and dimmed the very fire in the chimney . And after that the conversation was of a sufficiently ordinary description until [they]_7438-they went back again into [the drawing - room]_{4397-the drawing - room} , by which time [Mr Cavendish]_{244-mr cavendish} seemed to have concluded that it was best to pocket the affront . "_[3857-you] [I]_0-i am going to begin [my]_0-i canvass to - morrow , " [he]_0-i said . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i have not seen [anybody]_313-anybody yet . [I]_0-i have [nobody]_4434-nobody but [[my]_0-i sister]_{4404-my sister} to take [me]_0-i in hand , [you]_3857-you know . There was once a time when it might have been different"—and [he]_0-i gave [Lucilla]_{244-mr cavendish} a look which [she]_3857-you thought on the whole it was best to meet . "_{[3861-the most popular man in grange lane]} Yes , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , with cruel distinctness , "_{[3861-the most popular man in grange lane]} there was a time when [you]_0-i were [the most popular man in [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane}]_{3861-the most popular man in grange lane} — [everybody]_{300-everybody} was fond of [you]_0-i . [I]_0-i remember it as if it had been yesterday , " said [Lucilla]_{244-mr cavendish} , with a sigh . "_[0-i] [You]_0-i do n't give [a man]_{285-a man} much encouragement , by [Jove]_130-jove ! " said [the unlucky candidate]_{7440-the unlucky candidate} . "_[0-i] [You]_0-i remember it like yesterday ? It may be vanity , but [I]_0-i flatter [myself]_0-i [I]_0-i shall still be found [the most popular man in [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane}]_{3861-the most popular man in grange lane} . " [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} sighed again , but [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} did not say anything . On the contrary [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} turned to [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} , who kept in the background [an alarmed and alert spectator]_{7441-an alarmed and alert spectator} , to consult [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} about a shade of wool ; and just then [Mr Cavendish]_{244-mr cavendish} , looking out of the window , saw [Major Brown]_{115-mr cavendish} conducting [[his]_{115-mr cavendish} rival]_{7410-his rival} through [[his]_{115-mr cavendish} garden]_{2457-his garden} , and shaking hands with [him]_{115-mr cavendish} cordially at the door . This was more than the patience of [the other candidate]_{2447-the other candidate} could bear . A sudden resolution , hot and angry , as are the resolutions of men who feel [themselves]_{7445-themselves} to have a failing cause , came into [his]_{244-mr cavendish} mind . [He]_{244-mr cavendish} had been badgered and baited to such an extent ( as [he]_{244-mr cavendish} thought ) that [he]_{244-mr cavendish} had not time to consider if it was wise or not . [He]_{244-mr cavendish} , too , had sat to [Maria Brown]_{141-maria brown} , and commanded once the warmest admiration of [the household]_{296-the household} . [He]_{244-mr cavendish} thought [he]_{244-mr cavendish} would put it to the test , and see if after all [his]_{244-mr cavendish} popularity was only a thing to be remembered like yesterday;—and it was with this intention that [he]_{244-mr cavendish} bade a hurried good - bye to [Lucilla]_{244-mr cavendish} , and , rushing out , threw [himself]_{244-mr cavendish} at once upon the troubled waves of society , which had once been as smooth as glass to [the most popular man in [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane}]_{3861-the most popular man in grange lane} . [Mr Cavendish]_{244-mr cavendish} thought [he]_{244-mr cavendish} had been an object of admiration to [Maria Brown]_{141-maria brown} , as [we]_7448-we have said . [He]_{244-mr cavendish} thought of it with a little middle - aged complacency , and a confidence that this vague sentiment would stand the test [he]_{244-mr cavendish} was about to apply to it , which did honour to the freshness of [his]_{244-mr cavendish} heart . With this idea it was [Miss Brown]_{138-miss brown} [he]_{244-mr cavendish} asked for as [he]_{244-mr cavendish} knocked at [the Major]_{7389-the major} 's door ; and [he]_{244-mr cavendish} found [them]_7450-them both in [the drawing - room]_{4397-the drawing - room} , [Maria]_{141-maria brown} with gloves on to hide the honourable stains of [her]_{141-maria brown} photography , which made [her]_{141-maria brown} comparatively useless when [she]_{141-maria brown} was out of [her]_{141-maria brown} "_{[3861-the most popular man in grange lane]} studio"—and [[her]_{141-maria brown} father]_{292-her father} walking about in a state of excitement , which was , indeed , what [Mr Cavendish]_{244-mr cavendish} expected . [The two]_{678-the two} exchanged a guilty look when [they]_{678-the two} saw who [[their]_{678-the two} visitor]_{7454-their visitor} was . [They]_{678-the two} looked as [people]_505-people might well look who had been caught in the fact and did not know how to get over it . [They]_{678-the two} came forward , both of [them]_{678-the two} , with a cowardly cordiality and eagerness to welcome him—"How_[3865-you] very good of [you]_3865-you to come to see [us]_3866-us so soon ! " [Miss Brown]_{138-miss brown} said , and fluttered and looked at [[her]_{141-maria brown} father]_{292-her father} , and could not tell what more to say . And then a dead pause fell upon [them]_{678-the two} — such a pause as not unfrequently falls upon people who have got through [their]_{678-the two} mutual greetings almost with an excess of cordiality . [They]_{678-the two} stopped short all at once , and looked at [each other]_{679-each other} , and smiled , and made a fatal conscious effort to talk of something . "_[3865-you] It is so good of [you]_3865-you to come so soon , " [Miss Brown]_{138-miss brown} repeated ; "_[3865-you] perhaps [you]_3865-you have been to see [Lucilla]_{244-mr cavendish} , " and then [she]_{138-miss brown} stopped again , slightly tremulous , and turned an appealing gaze to [[her]_{141-maria brown} papa]_{298-her papa} . "_[3865-you] [I]_0-i have come to see [you]_3865-you , " said [Mr Cavendish]_{244-mr cavendish} , plucking up all [his]_{244-mr cavendish} courage . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i have been a long time gone , [you]_3865-you know , but [I]_0-i have not forgotten [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} ; and [you]_3865-you must forgive [me]_0-i for saying that [I]_0-i was very glad to hear [I]_0-i might still come to see — [Miss Brown]_{138-miss brown} . As for [Lydia]_161-lydia ? " said [the candidate]_{7042-the candidate} , looking about [him]_{244-mr cavendish} with a smile . "_[161-lydia] Ah , [Lydia]_161-lydia , " said [[her]_161-lydia sister]_{1483-her sister} , with a sigh—"her_[161-lydia] [eldest]_3867-eldest is eight , [Mr Cavendish]_{244-mr cavendish} . [We]_3868-we do n't see [her]_161-lydia as often as [we]_3868-we should like — marriage makes such a difference . Of course it is quite natural [she]_161-lydia should be all for [[her]_161-lydia own family]_{3869-her own family} now . " "_[161-lydia] Quite natural , " said [Mr Cavendish]_{244-mr cavendish} , and then [he]_{244-mr cavendish} turned to [the Major]_{7389-the major} . "_[161-lydia] [I]_0-i do n't think there are quite so many public changes as [I]_0-i expected to see . [The old Rector]_{3870-the old rector} always holds out , and [the old Colonel]_{2036-the old colonel} ; and [you]_3872-you have not done much that [I]_0-i can see about [the new paving]_{3873-the new paving} . [You]_3872-you know what [I]_0-i have come [home]_287-home about , [Major]_3875-major ; and [I]_0-i am sure [I]_0-i can count upon [you]_3872-you to support [me]_0-i , " [the candidate]_{7042-the candidate} said , with a great deal more confidence than [he]_0-i felt in [his]_0-i voice . [Major Brown]_{115-mr cavendish} cleared [his]_{115-mr cavendish} throat ; [his]_{115-mr cavendish} heart was moved by the familiar voice , and [he]_{115-mr cavendish} could not conceal [his]_{115-mr cavendish} embarrassment . "_[3872-you] [I]_0-i hope nothing will ever occur , " [he]_0-i said , "_[3872-you] to make any difference in the friendly feelings — [I]_0-i am sure [I]_0-i shall be very glad to welcome [you]_3876-you back permanently to [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} . [You]_3876-you may always rest assured of that , " and [he]_0-i held out [his]_0-i hand . But [he]_0-i grew red as [he]_0-i thought of [his]_0-i treachery , and [Maria]_{141-maria brown} , who was quaking over it , did not even try to say a word to help [him]_0-i — and as for [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , [he]_0-i took up [his]_0-i position on the arm of the sofa , as [he]_0-i used to do . But [he]_0-i had a slim youthful figure when [he]_0-i used to do it , and now the attitude was one which revealed a certain dawning rotundity , very different , as [Maria]_{141-maria brown} afterwards said , from one 's idea of [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} . [He]_0-i was not aware of it [himself]_0-i , but as [these two people]_{7463-these two people} looked , [their]_{7463-these two people} simultaneous thought was how much [he]_0-i had changed . "_[3876-you] Thank [you]_3877-you , [you]_3877-you are very kind , " said [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} . "_[3877-you] [I]_0-i have been a little lazy , [I]_0-i am afraid , since [I]_0-i came [here]_4529-here ; but [I]_0-i expect [[my]_0-i agent]_{3879-my agent} down to - night , and then , [I]_0-i hope , [you]_3877-you 'll come over to [[my]_0-i place]_{3880-my place} and have a talk with [Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} and [Centum]_{98-mrs centum} and the rest about it . [I]_0-i am [a poor tactician]_{3881-a poor tactician} , for [my]_0-i part . [You]_3877-you shall contrive what is best to be done , and [I]_0-i 'll carry it out . [I]_0-i suppose [I]_0-i may expect almost to walk over , " [he]_0-i said . It was the confidence of despair that moved [him]_0-i . The more [he]_0-i saw that [his]_0-i cause was lost , the more [he]_0-i would make it out that [he]_0-i was sure to win — which is not an unusual state of mind . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i — [I]_0-i do n't know , [I]_0-i am sure , " said [poor Major Brown]_{115-mr cavendish} . "_[0-i] To tell the truth , [I]_0-i — though [I]_0-i can safely say [my]_0-i sympathies are always with [you]_3877-you , [Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} — [I]_0-i — have been so unfortunate as to commit [myself]_0-i , [you]_3877-you know . It was quite involuntary , [I]_0-i am sure , for [I]_0-i never thought [my]_0-i casual expression of opinion likely to have any weight — — " "_[0-i] [Papa]_94-papa never will perceive the weight that is attached to [his]_94-papa opinion , " said [Miss Brown]_{138-miss brown} . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i was not thinking of it in the least , [Maria]_{141-maria brown} , " said [the modest Major]_{7464-the modest major} ; "_[0-i] but the fact is , it seems to have been that that decided [Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} to stand ; and after drawing [a man]_{285-a man} in to such a thing , [the least one]_{3883-the least one} can do is to back [him]_{222-mr ashburton} out in it . [Nobody]_4434-nobody had an idea then , [you]_3877-you know , that [you]_3877-you were coming back , [[my]_0-i dear fellow]_{3130-my dear fellow} . [I]_0-i assure [you]_3877-you , if [I]_0-i had known — — " "_[0-i] But even if [you]_94-papa had known , [you]_94-papa know [you]_94-papa never meant it , [papa]_295-papa , " said [Maria]_{141-maria brown} . And [Mr Cavendish]_{7465-mr cavendish} sat on the arm of the sofa , and put [his]_{7465-mr cavendish} hands deep into [his]_{7465-mr cavendish} pockets , and dropped [his]_{7465-mr cavendish} upper lip , and knit [his]_{7465-mr cavendish} eyebrows a little , and listened to [the anxious people]_{7466-the anxious people} excusing [themselves]_{7466-the anxious people} . [He]_{7465-mr cavendish} did not make any answer one way or another . [He]_{7465-mr cavendish} was terribly mortified and disappointed , and it went against [his]_{7465-mr cavendish} pride to make further remonstrances . When [they]_7467-they had done , [he]_{7465-mr cavendish} got down off [his]_{7465-mr cavendish} seat and took [his]_{7465-mr cavendish} right hand out of [his]_{7465-mr cavendish} pocket and offered it to [Miss Brown]_{138-miss brown} , who , putting [her]_{138-miss brown} own into it , poor soul ! with the remembrance of [her]_{138-miss brown} ancient allegiance , was like to cry . "_[94-papa] Well , " [he]_{7465-mr cavendish} said , "_[94-papa] if that is the case , [I]_0-i suppose [I]_0-i need not bother [you]_3887-you any longer . [You]_3887-you 'll give [me]_0-i [your]_3887-you good wishes all the same . [I]_0-i used to hear of [Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} sometimes , but [I]_0-i never had the least idea [he]_{222-mr ashburton} was so popular . And to tell the truth , [I]_0-i do n't think [he]_{222-mr ashburton} 's any great things to brag of — though [I]_0-i suppose it 's not to be expected [I]_0-i should appreciate [his]_{222-mr ashburton} qualities , " [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} added , with a laugh . As for [Miss Brown]_{138-miss brown} , it was all [she]_{138-miss brown} could do to keep from crying as [he]_{222-mr ashburton} went away . [She]_{138-miss brown} said [she]_{138-miss brown} could see , by the way [he]_{222-mr ashburton} left [the drawing - room]_{4397-the drawing - room} , that [he]_{222-mr ashburton} was [a stricken deer]_{7469-a stricken deer} ; and yet , notwithstanding this sympathetic feeling , [she]_{138-miss brown} could not but acknowledge , when [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} mentioned it , that , to have been such [a handsome man]_{7470-a handsome man} , [he]_{222-mr ashburton} was inconceivably gone off . [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} went up [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} with [his]_{115-mr cavendish} hands in [his]_{115-mr cavendish} pockets , and tried to think that [he]_{115-mr cavendish} did not care ; but [he]_{115-mr cavendish} did care all the same , and was very bitter in [his]_{115-mr cavendish} mind over the failure of [friends]_4912-friends and the vanity of expectations . The last time [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had walked past those garden walls [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had thought [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} sure of the support of [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} , and the personal esteem of [all the people in all [the houses]_{7473-the houses} [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was passing]_{7472-all the people in all the houses he was passing} . It was after [the Archdeacon]_{199-general travers} had broken down in [his]_{199-general travers} case against [the man whom [he]_{199-general travers} called [an adventurer]_{2278-an adventurer}]_{7474-the man whom he called an adventurer} , and when [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} felt all the sweetness of being [a member of [an oligarchy]_{7477-an oligarchy} , and entitled to the sympathy and support of [his]_{115-mr cavendish} order]_{7476-a member of an oligarchy , and entitled to the sympathy and support of his order} . Now [he]_{115-mr cavendish} went along [the same path]_{7478-the same path} with [his]_{115-mr cavendish} hat over [his]_{115-mr cavendish} ears and [his]_{115-mr cavendish} hands in [his]_{115-mr cavendish} pockets , and rage and pain in [his]_{115-mr cavendish} heart . Whose fault was it that [[his]_{115-mr cavendish} friends]_{382-his friends} had deserted [him]_{115-mr cavendish} and [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} knew [him]_{115-mr cavendish} no more ? [He]_{115-mr cavendish} might as well have asked whose fault it was that [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was getting stout and red in the face , and had not the same grace of figure nor ease of mind as [he]_{115-mr cavendish} used to have ? [He]_{115-mr cavendish} had come very near to settling down and becoming [a man of domestic respectability]_{7480-a man of domestic respectability} in [this quiet place]_{7481-this quiet place} , and [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had just escaped in time , and had laughed over it since , and imagined [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} , with much glee , [an old fogy looking after a lot of [children]_815-children]_{7482-an old fogy looking after a lot of children} . But the fact is that [men]_4399-men do become [old fogies]_{7485-old fogies} even when [they]_4399-men have [no children]_{594-no children} to look after , and lose [their]_4399-men figure and [their]_4399-men elasticity just as soon and perhaps a little sooner in the midst of what is called life than in any milder scene of enjoyment . And it would have been very handy just now to have been sure of [his]_{115-mr cavendish} election without paying much for it . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} had been living fast , and spending a great deal of money , and this , after all , was the only real ambition [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had ever had ; and [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had thought within [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} that if [he]_{115-mr cavendish} won [he]_{115-mr cavendish} would change [his]_{115-mr cavendish} mode of life , and turn over a new leaf , and become all at once [a different man]_{7487-a different man} . When [a man]_{285-a man} has made such a resolution , and feels not only that a mere success but a moral reformation depends upon [his]_{285-a man} victory , [he]_{285-a man} may be permitted to consider that [he]_{285-a man} has a right to win ; and it may be divined what [his]_{285-a man} state of mind was when [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had made the discovery that even [[his]_{115-mr cavendish} old friends]_{7489-his old friends} did not see [his]_{115-mr cavendish} election to be of any such importance as [he]_{115-mr cavendish} did , and could think of a miserable little bit of self - importance or gratified vanity more than of [his]_{115-mr cavendish} interests — even [the women who had once been so kind to [him]_{115-mr cavendish}]_{7490-the women who had once been so kind to him} ! [He]_{115-mr cavendish} had just got so far in [his]_{115-mr cavendish} thoughts when [he]_{115-mr cavendish} met [Mr Centum]_{98-mrs centum} , who stared for a moment , and then burst into one of [his]_{98-mrs centum} great laughs as [he]_{98-mrs centum} greeted [him]_{115-mr cavendish} . "_{[245-good lord]} [Good Lord]_{245-good lord} ! [Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , is this [you]_{115-mr cavendish} ? [I]_0-i never expected to see [you]_{115-mr cavendish} like that ! " [the banker]_{1343-the banker} said , in [his]_{1343-the banker} coarse way . "_{[115-mr cavendish]} [You]_{115-mr cavendish} 're stouter than [I]_0-i am , [old fellow]_{3888-old fellow} ; and such an Adonis as [you]_{115-mr cavendish} used to be ! " [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} had to bear all this without giving way to [his]_{115-mr cavendish} feelings , or even showing them any more than [he]_{115-mr cavendish} could help it . [Nobody]_4434-nobody would spare [him]_{115-mr cavendish} that imbecile suggestion as to how things used to be . To be growing stouter than [Centum]_{98-mrs centum} without [Centum]_{98-mrs centum} 's excuse of being [a well - to - do householder]_{7493-a well - to - do householder} and [father of [a family]_{710-a family}]_{7494-father of a family} , and [respectable man from whom stoutness was expected]_{7496-respectable man from whom stoutness was expected} , was very bitter to [him]_{115-mr cavendish} : but [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had to gulp it down , and recollect that [Centum]_{98-mrs centum} was as yet [the only influential supporter]_{7497-the only influential supporter} , except [[his]_{98-mrs centum} brother - in - law , whom [he]_{98-mrs centum} had in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{7498-his brother - in - law , whom he had in carlingford} . "_{[115-mr cavendish]} What have [you]_{115-mr cavendish} been doing with [yourself]_{115-mr cavendish} since [you]_{115-mr cavendish} came that [nobody]_4434-nobody has seen [you]_{115-mr cavendish} ? " said [Mr Centum]_{98-mrs centum} . "_{[115-mr cavendish]} If [you]_{115-mr cavendish} are to do any good here , [you]_{115-mr cavendish} know , [we]_3890-we shall have to look alive . " "_[0-i] [I]_0-i have been ill , " said [the unfortunate candidate]_{7499-the unfortunate candidate} , with a little natural loss of temper . "_[0-i] [You]_{115-mr cavendish} would not have [a man]_{285-a man} to trudge about at this time of year in all weathers when [he]_{285-a man} is ill . " "_{[115-mr cavendish]} [I]_0-i would not be ill again , if [I]_0-i were [you]_{115-mr cavendish} , till it 's all over , " said [Mr Centum]_{98-mrs centum} . "_{[115-mr cavendish]} [We]_3890-we shall have to fight every inch of [our]_3890-we ground ; and [I]_0-i tell [you]_{115-mr cavendish} that [fellow Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} knows what [he]_{222-mr ashburton} 's about — [he]_{222-mr ashburton} goes at everything in a steady sort of way . [He]_{222-mr ashburton} 's not brilliant , [you]_{115-mr cavendish} know , but [he]_{222-mr ashburton} 's sure — — " "_{[222-mr ashburton]} Brilliant ! " said [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , "_[0-i] [I]_0-i should think not . [It]_3892-it is [Lucilla Marjoribanks]_119-lucilla who is putting [him]_{222-mr ashburton} up to it . [You]_{115-mr cavendish} know [she]_119-lucilla had an old grudge at [me]_0-i . " "_{[119-lucilla]} Oh , nonsense about [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , " said [Mr Centum]_{98-mrs centum} . "_{[119-lucilla]} [I]_0-i can tell [you]_{115-mr cavendish} [Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} is not at all [a contemptible adversary]_{3893-a contemptible adversary} . [He]_{222-mr ashburton} is going to work in the cunningest way — [not a woman]_{3894-not a woman} 's sort of thing , and [he]_{222-mr ashburton} 's not [a ladies ' man like [you]_{115-mr cavendish}]_{3895-a ladies ' man like you} , " [the banker]_{1343-the banker} added , with a laugh . "_{[115-mr cavendish]} But [I]_0-i am afraid [you]_{115-mr cavendish} ca n't go in for that sort of thing as [you]_{115-mr cavendish} used to do , [Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} . [You]_{115-mr cavendish} should marry , and settle , and become [a steady member of society]_{3896-a steady member of society} , now [you]_{115-mr cavendish} 've grown so stout . " This was the kind of way in which [he]_{222-mr ashburton} was addressed even by [[his]_{222-mr ashburton} own supporter]_{7501-his own supporter} , who uttered another great laugh as [he]_{222-mr ashburton} went off upon [his]_{222-mr ashburton} busy way . It was a sort of thing [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} was not used to , and [he]_{115-mr cavendish} felt it accordingly . To be sure [he]_{115-mr cavendish} knew that [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was ten years older , and that there were several things which [he]_{115-mr cavendish} could not do with the same facility as in [his]_{115-mr cavendish} youth . But [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had saved up [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} in [his]_{115-mr cavendish} imagination as a spot in which [he]_{115-mr cavendish} would always be young , and where [nobody]_4434-nobody should find out the difference ; and instead of that , it was precisely in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} that [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was fated to hear how changed [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was , with a frankness which [only old friends]_{7503-only old friends} would have been justified in using . As for [Lucilla Marjoribanks]_119-lucilla , [she]_119-lucilla was rather better looking than otherwise , and absolutely had not gone off . It did not occur to [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} that this might be because [Lucilla]_119-lucilla at present was not still so old as [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had been ten years ago , in the period which [he]_{115-mr cavendish} now considered [his]_{115-mr cavendish} youth . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} was rather disposed , on the contrary , to take a moral view , and to consider that it was [her]_119-lucilla feminine incapacity for going too far , which had kept years and amusements from having their due effect upon [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . And , [poor fellow]_{1049-poor fellow} , [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had gone too far . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} had not been as careful in [his]_{115-mr cavendish} life as [he]_{115-mr cavendish} might have been had [he]_{115-mr cavendish} stayed at [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} ; and now [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was paying the penalty . Such was the edifying state of mind which [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had come to when [he]_{115-mr cavendish} reached [the top of [Grove Street]_{27-grove street}]_{7505-the top of grove street} . And there a waft of soft recollections came across [his]_{115-mr cavendish} mind . In the absence of all sympathy [he]_{115-mr cavendish} could not help turning back to the thought of [the enchantress of old who used to sing to [him]_{115-mr cavendish} , and listen to [him]_{115-mr cavendish} , and storm at [him]_{115-mr cavendish}]_{7506-the enchantress of old who used to sing to him , and listen to him , and storm at him} . Probably [he]_{115-mr cavendish} would have ended by strolling along [the familiar street]_{7507-the familiar street} , and canvassing for [Mr Lake]_{93-mr lake} 's vote , which would have done [him]_{115-mr cavendish} no good in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} , but just then [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} stopped in [[his]_{90-dr marjoribanks} brougham]_{671-his brougham} . [The Doctor]_{326-the doctor} was looking very strange that morning , though [nobody]_4434-nobody had particularly remarked it — perhaps because [he]_{326-the doctor} smoothed [his]_{326-the doctor} countenance when [he]_{326-the doctor} was out of the brougham , which was [his]_{326-the doctor} refuge when [he]_{326-the doctor} had anything to think about . But [he]_{326-the doctor} stopped suddenly to speak to [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , and perhaps [he]_{326-the doctor} had not time to perform that ceremony . [He]_{326-the doctor} looked dark and cloudy , and constrained , and as if [he]_{326-the doctor} forced [himself]_{326-the doctor} to speak ; which , to be sure , under the circumstances , was not so very strange . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i am very glad to see [you]_3897-you , " [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} said , "_[0-i] though [you]_3897-you were a day too late , [you]_3897-you know . Why did n't [you]_3897-you give [us]_3898-we warning before [we]_3898-we all went and committed [ourselves]_3898-we ? If [we]_3898-we had known that [you]_3897-you were coming — — " "_[3897-you] Ah , that 's what [old Brown]_{115-mr cavendish} said , " said [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , with a slight shrug of [his]_{115-mr cavendish} shoulders ; which was imprudent , for [the Major]_{7389-the major} was not so old as [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} , and besides was [a much less important man in [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane}]_{7514-a much less important man in grange lane} . "_{[115-mr cavendish]} So [you]_3897-you have been to see [old Brown]_{115-mr cavendish} , " said [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} , in [his]_{90-dr marjoribanks} dry way . "_[3897-you] [He]_{115-mr cavendish} always was [a great admirer of [yours]_3897-you]_{3899-a great admirer of yours} . [I]_0-i ca n't wish [you]_3897-you luck , [you]_3897-you know , for if [you]_3897-you win [we]_3898-we lose — — " "_[0-i] Oh , [I]_0-i do n't want [you]_3897-you to wish [me]_0-i luck . [I]_0-i do n't suppose there can be much comparison between [my]_0-i chance and that of [a new man whom [nobody]_4434-nobody ever heard of in [my]_0-i time]_{3900-a new man whom nobody ever heard of in my time} , " said [the candidate for [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{7059-the candidate for carlingford} . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i thought [[you]_3897-you Scotchmen]_{3902-you scotchmen} , [Doctor]_3669-doctor , always liked to be on the winning side . " "_[3898-we] [We]_3898-we 've a way of making [our]_3898-we side the winning side , " said [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} grimly , for [he]_{90-dr marjoribanks} was touchy where [his]_{90-dr marjoribanks} nationality was concerned . "_[3898-we] Health all right , [I]_0-i hope ? " [he]_0-i added , looking at [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} with that critical medical glance which shows that a verbal response is quite unnecessary . This time there was in the look a certain insinuation of doubt on the subject , which was not pleasant . "_[3898-we] [You]_3897-you are getting stout , [I]_0-i see , " [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} added — not laughing , but as if that too was poor [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} 's fault . "_[0-i] Yes , [I]_0-i 'm very well , " [he]_0-i answered curtly ; but the truth was that [he]_0-i did not feel sure that [he]_0-i was quite well after [he]_0-i had seen the critical look in [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} 's eye . "_[0-i] [[You]_3897-you [young men]_{1101-young men}]_{3904-you young men} always go too fast , " said [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} , with a strange little smile ; but the term at least was consolatory ; and after that [Doctor Marjoribanks]_{246-doctor marjoribanks} quite changed [his]_{246-doctor marjoribanks} tone . "_[3897-you] Have [you]_3897-you heard [Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} talking of that great crash in [town]_607-town ? " [he]_0-i said—"that_{[99-mrs woodburn]} [India house]_{3907-india house} , [you]_3897-you know — [I]_0-i suppose it 's quite true ? " "_[3897-you] Quite true , " said [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , promptly , and somehow [he]_{115-mr cavendish} felt a pleasure in saying it . "_[3897-you] [I]_0-i got all the particulars to - day in one of [my]_0-i letters — and lots of [private people]_{3908-private people} involved , which is always the way with [these old houses]_{3909-these old houses} , " [he]_0-i added , with a mixture of curiosity and malice—"widows_[3897-you] , and all sorts of [superannuated folks]_{3910-superannuated folks} . " "_[3897-you] It 's a great pity , " said [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} : "_[3897-you] [I]_0-i knew [old Lichfield]_{247-old lichfield} once , [the chief partner]_{3911-the chief partner} — [I]_0-i am very sorry to hear it 's true ; " and then [the two]_{678-the two} shook hands , and [the brougham]_{7519-the brougham} drove on . As for [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , [he]_{115-mr cavendish} made up [his]_{115-mr cavendish} mind at once that [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} was involved , and was not sorry , and felt that it was a sort of judicial recompense for [his]_{115-mr cavendish} desertion of [[his]_{115-mr cavendish} friends]_{382-his friends} . And [he]_{115-mr cavendish} went [home]_287-home to tell [[his]_{115-mr cavendish} sister]_{577-his sister} of it , who shared in [his]_{115-mr cavendish} sentiments . And then it was not worth while going out any more that day — for [the electioneering agent , who knew all about it]_{7524-the electioneering agent , who knew all about it} , was not coming till [the last train]_{7525-the last train} . "_{[247-old lichfield]} [I]_0-i suppose [I]_0-i shall have to work when [he]_3912-he is [here]_4529-here , " [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} said . And in the meantime [he]_{115-mr cavendish} threw [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} into an easy chair . Perhaps that was why [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was getting so stout . And in the meantime [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} went on visiting [[his]_{326-the doctor} patients]_{304-his patients} . When [he]_{326-the doctor} came back to [[his]_{326-the doctor} brougham]_{671-his brougham} between [his]_{326-the doctor} visits , and went bowling along in that comfortable way , along [the familiar roads]_{7529-the familiar roads} , there was a certain glumness upon [his]_{326-the doctor} face . [He]_{326-the doctor} was not [a demonstrative man]_{7530-a demonstrative man} , but when [he]_{326-the doctor} was alone [you]_7531-you could tell by certain lines about the well - worn cordage of [his]_{326-the doctor} countenance whether all was right with [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} ; and it was easy to see just at this moment that all was not right with [him]_{326-the doctor} . But [he]_{326-the doctor} did not say anything about it when [he]_{326-the doctor} got [home]_287-home ; on the contrary , [he]_{326-the doctor} was just as usual , and told [[his]_{326-the doctor} daughter]_{286-his daughter} all about [his]_{326-the doctor} encounter with [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} . "_[0-i] [A man]_{285-a man} at [his]_{285-a man} time of life has no right to get fat — it 's a sort of thing [I]_0-i do n't like to see . And [he]_{285-a man} 'll never be [a ladies ' man]_{7258-a ladies ' man} no more , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , " said [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} , with a gleam of humour in [his]_{326-the doctor} eye . "_{[285-a man]} [He]_{285-a man} is exactly like [George the Fourth]_171-george , [papa]_295-papa , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} ; and [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} laughed as [he]_{326-the doctor} sat down to dinner . If [he]_{326-the doctor} had anything on [his]_{326-the doctor} mind [he]_{326-the doctor} bore it like [a hero]_{2510-a hero} , and gave no sign ; but then , as [Mrs John]_{89-mrs john} very truly remarked , when [a man]_{285-a man} does not disclose [his]_{285-a man} annoyances [they]_{285-a man} always tell more upon [him]_{285-a man} in the end . There were a great many reasons why this should be a critical period in [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's life . For one thing , it was the limit [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had always proposed to [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} for [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} term of young - ladyhood ; and naturally , as [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} outgrew the age for [them]_{285-a man} , [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} felt disposed to put away childish things . To have the control of society in [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} hands was a great thing ; but still the mere means , without any end , was not worth [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's while — and [her]_119-lucilla Thursdays were almost a bore to [her]_119-lucilla in [her]_119-lucilla present stage of development . They occurred every week , to be sure , as usual ; but the machinery was all perfect , and went on by itself , and it was not in the nature of things that such a light adjunct of existence should satisfy [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , as [she]_119-lucilla opened out into the ripeness of [her]_119-lucilla thirtieth year . It was this that made [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} so interesting to [her]_119-lucilla , and [his]_{222-mr ashburton} election a matter into which [she]_119-lucilla entered so warmly , for [she]_119-lucilla had come to an age at which [she]_119-lucilla might have gone into [Parliament]_{43-parliament} [herself]_119-lucilla had there been no disqualification of sex , and when it was almost a necessity for [her]_119-lucilla to make some use of [her]_119-lucilla social influence . [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} own ideas in respect to charity , and never went upon [ladies]_581-ladies ' committees , nor took any further share than what was proper and necessary in parish work ; and when [a woman]_{4411-a woman} has an active mind , and still does not care for parish work , it is a little hard for [her]_{4411-a woman} to find a "_[295-papa] sphere . " And [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , though [she]_119-lucilla said nothing about a sphere , was still more or less in that condition of mind which has been so often and so fully described to [the British public]_{7541-the british public} — when [the ripe female intelligence]_{7542-the ripe female intelligence} , not having the natural resource of [a nursery]_{7543-a nursery} and [a husband to manage]_{7544-a husband to manage} , turns inwards , and begins to "_{[285-a man]} make a protest " against the existing order of society , and to call [the world]_{331-the world} to account for giving it no due occupation — and to consume itself . [She]_119-lucilla was not [the woman to make protests]_{7546-the woman to make protests} , nor claim for [herself]_119-lucilla the doubtful honours of a false position ; but [she]_119-lucilla felt all the same that at [her]_119-lucilla age [she]_119-lucilla had outlived the occupations that were sufficient for [her]_119-lucilla youth . To be sure , there were still the dinners to attend to , a branch of human affairs worthy of the weightiest consideration , and [she]_119-lucilla had [a house of [her]_119-lucilla own]_{7547-a house of her own} , as much as if [she]_119-lucilla had been half a dozen times married ; but still there are instincts which go even beyond dinners , and [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had become conscious that [her]_119-lucilla capabilities were greater than [her]_119-lucilla work . [She]_119-lucilla was [a Power in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{7548-a power in carlingford} , and [she]_119-lucilla knew it ; but still there is little good in the existence of a Power unless it can be made use of for some worthy end . [She]_119-lucilla was coming up [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} rather late one evening , pondering upon these things — thinking within [herself]_119-lucilla compassionately of poor [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , a little in the same way as [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had been thinking of [her]_119-lucilla , but from the opposite point of view . For [Lucilla]_119-lucilla could not but see the antithesis of [their]_7549-their position , and how [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was [the foolish apprentice who had chosen [his]_{115-mr cavendish} own way and was coming to a bad end]_{7550-the foolish apprentice who had chosen his own way and was coming to a bad end} , while [she]_119-lucilla was [the steady one about to ride by in [her]_119-lucilla [Lord Mayor 's coach]_{7552-lord mayor 's coach}]_{7551-the steady one about to ride by in her lord mayor 's coach} . And [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was thinking at the same time of [the other candidate , whose canvass was going on so successfully]_{7553-the other candidate , whose canvass was going on so successfully} ; and that , after the election and all the excitement was over , [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} would feel a blank — and [Lucilla]_119-lucilla did not see how the blank was to be filled up as [she]_119-lucilla looked into the future ; for , as has been said , [parish]_7554-parish work was not much in [her]_119-lucilla way , and for [a woman who feels that [she]_{7555-a woman who feels that she is a power} is a Power]_{7555-a woman who feels that she is a power} , there are so few other outlets . [She]_119-lucilla was a little disheartened as [she]_119-lucilla thought it all over . Gleams of possibility , it is true , crossed [her]_119-lucilla mind , such as that of marrying [the member for [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{1106-the member for carlingford} , for instance , and thus beginning a new and more important career ; but [she]_119-lucilla was too experienced [a woman]_{4411-a woman} not to be aware by this time , that possibilities which did not depend upon [herself]_119-lucilla alone had better not be calculated upon . And there did occur to [her]_119-lucilla , among other things , the idea of making a great Experiment which could be carried out only by [a woman of genius]_{1851-a woman of genius} — of marrying [a poor man]_{1381-a poor man} , and affording to [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} and [England]_33-england an example which might influence unborn generations . Such were the thoughts that were passing through [her]_119-lucilla mind when , to [her]_119-lucilla great surprise , [she]_119-lucilla came up to [[her]_119-lucilla father]_{292-her father} , walking up [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} over the dirty remains of the snow — for there was a great deal of snow that year . It was so strange a sight to see [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} walking that at the first glance [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was startled , and thought something was the matter ; but , of course , it all arose from a perfectly natural and explainable cause . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i have been down to see [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} , " said [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} ; "_{[96-mrs chiley]} [she]_{96-mrs chiley} has [her]_{96-mrs chiley} rheumatism very bad again ; and the horse has been so long out that [I]_0-i thought [I]_0-i would walk [home]_287-home . [I]_0-i think [the old lady]_{870-the old lady} is a little upset about [Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} was always [a pet of [hers]_{870-the old lady}]_{3919-a pet of hers} . " "_{[115-mr cavendish]} [Dear Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} ! [she]_{96-mrs chiley} is not very bad , [I]_0-i hope ? " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . "_{[96-mrs chiley]} Oh , no , [she]_{96-mrs chiley} is not very bad , " said [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} , in a dreary tone . "_{[96-mrs chiley]} The poor old machine is just about breaking up , that is all . [We]_3920-we can cobble it this once , but next time perhaps — — " "_[295-papa] Do n't talk in such a disheartening way , [papa]_295-papa , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . "_[295-papa] [I]_0-i am sure [she]_{96-mrs chiley} is not so very old . " "_{[96-mrs chiley]} [We]_3920-we 're all pretty old , for that matter , " said [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} ; "_[3920-we] [we]_3920-we ca n't run on for ever , [you]_119-lucilla know . If [you]_119-lucilla had been [a boy like [that stupid fellow Tom]_{3923-that stupid fellow tom}]_{3922-a boy like that stupid fellow tom} , [you]_119-lucilla might have carried on [my]_0-i practice , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla — and even extended it , [I]_0-i should n't wonder , " [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} added , with a little grunt , as who should say that is the way of [the world]_{331-the world} . "_{[119-lucilla]} But [I]_0-i am not [a boy]_{5013-a boy} , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla mildly ; "_[0-i] and even if [I]_0-i had been , [you]_119-lucilla know , [I]_0-i might have chosen another profession . [Tom]_117-tom never had any turn for medicine that [I]_0-i ever heard of — — " "_[117-tom] [I]_0-i hope [you]_119-lucilla know pretty well about all the turns [he]_117-tom ever had with [that old — woman]_{3925-that old — woman} , " said [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} , pulling [himself]_{326-the doctor} up sharply , "_{[3925-that old — woman]} always at [your]_119-lucilla ear . [I]_0-i suppose [she]_{3925-that old — woman} never talks of anything else . But [I]_0-i hope [you]_119-lucilla have too much sense for that sort of thing , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . [Tom]_117-tom will never be anything but [a poor man]_{1381-a poor man} if [he]_117-tom were to live a hundred years . " "_[117-tom] Perhaps not , [papa]_295-papa , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , with a little sigh . [The Doctor]_{326-the doctor} knew nothing about the great social experiment which it had entered into [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's mind to make for the regeneration of [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} contemporaries]_{7567-her contemporaries} and the good of society , or possibly [he]_{326-the doctor} might not have distinguished [Tom]_117-tom by that particular title . Was it [he]_{326-the doctor} , perhaps , who was destined to be [the hero of a domestic drama embodying the best principles of that Moral Philosophy which [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had studied with such success at [Mount Pleasant]_{2-mount pleasant}]_{7568-the hero of a domestic drama embodying the best principles of that moral philosophy which lucilla had studied with such success at mount pleasant} ? [She]_119-lucilla did not ask [herself]_119-lucilla the question , for things had not as yet come to that point , but it gleamed upon [her]_119-lucilla mind as by a side - light . "_[117-tom] [I]_0-i do n't know how [you]_119-lucilla would get on if [you]_119-lucilla were poor , " said [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} . "_{[119-lucilla]} [I]_0-i do n't think that would suit [you]_119-lucilla . [You]_119-lucilla would make [somebody a capital wife]_{3928-somebody a capital wife} , [I]_0-i can say that for [you]_119-lucilla , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , that had plenty of money and a liberal disposition like [yourself]_119-lucilla . But poverty is another sort of thing , [I]_0-i can tell [you]_119-lucilla . Luckily [you]_119-lucilla 're old enough to have got over all the love - in - a - cottage ideas — if [you]_119-lucilla ever had them , " [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} added . [He]_{90-dr marjoribanks} was [a worldly man]_{7570-a worldly man} [himself]_{90-dr marjoribanks} , and [he]_{90-dr marjoribanks} thought [[his]_{90-dr marjoribanks} daughter]_{286-his daughter} [a worldly woman]_{7572-a worldly woman} ; and yet , though [he]_{90-dr marjoribanks} thoroughly approved of it , [he]_{90-dr marjoribanks} still despised [Lucilla]_119-lucilla a little for [her]_119-lucilla prudence , which is a paradoxical state of mind not very unusual in [the world]_{331-the world} . "_{[119-lucilla]} [I]_0-i do n't think [I]_0-i ever had them , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; "_{[119-lucilla]} not that kind of poverty . [I]_0-i know what [a cottage]_{2498-a cottage} means ; it means [a wretched man]_{3930-a wretched man} , always about [the house]_{339-the house} with [his]_{3930-a wretched man} feet in slippers , [you]_3932-you know — what poor dear [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} would come to if [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was poor — — " [The Doctor]_{326-the doctor} laughed , though [he]_{326-the doctor} had not seemed up to this moment much disposed for laughing . "_{[115-mr cavendish]} So that is all [your]_3932-you opinion of [Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , " [he]_{326-the doctor} said ; "_[3932-you] and [I]_0-i do n't think [you]_3932-you are far wrong either ; and yet that was [a young fellow that might have done better]_{3933-a young fellow that might have done better} , " [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} said reflectively , perhaps not without a slight prick of conscience that [he]_{326-the doctor} had forsaken [an old friend]_{3445-an old friend} . "_{[3933-a young fellow that might have done better]} Yes , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , with a certain solemnity—"but_[3932-you] [you]_3932-you know , [papa]_295-papa , if [a man]_{285-a man} will not when [he]_{285-a man} may — — " And [she]_119-lucilla sighed , though [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} , who had not been thinking of [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} 's prospects in that light , laughed once more ; but it was a sharp sort of sudden laugh without much heart in it . [He]_{326-the doctor} had most likely other things of more importance in [his]_{326-the doctor} mind . "_{[285-a man]} Well , there have been a great many off and on since that time , " [he]_{326-the doctor} said , smiling rather grimly . "_{[285-a man]} It is time [you]_3932-you were thinking about it seriously , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . [I]_0-i am not so sure about some things as [I]_0-i once was , and [I]_0-i 'd rather like to see [you]_3932-you well settled before —— It 's a kind of prejudice [a man]_{285-a man} has , " [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} said abruptly , which , whatever [he]_{326-the doctor} might mean by it , was a dismal sort of speech to make . "_{[285-a man]} Before what , [papa]_295-papa ? " asked [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , with a little alarm . "_[295-papa] Tut — before long , to be sure , " [he]_{326-the doctor} said impatiently . "_[295-papa] [Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} would not be at all amiss if [he]_{222-mr ashburton} liked it and [you]_3932-you liked it ; but it 's no use making any suggestions about those things . So long as [you]_3932-you do n't marry [a fool]_{717-a fool} — — " [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} said , with energy . "_{[717-a fool]} [I]_0-i know — that is , of course , [I]_0-i 've seen what that is ; [you]_3932-you ca n't expect to get perfection , as [you]_3932-you might have looked for perhaps at twenty ; but [I]_0-i advise [you]_3932-you to marry , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . [I]_0-i do n't think [you]_3932-you are cut out for [a single woman]_{3939-a single woman} , for [my]_0-i part . " "_[0-i] [I]_0-i do n't see the good of [single women]_{3940-single women} , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , "_{[3940-single women]} unless [they]_{3940-single women} are awfully rich ; and [I]_0-i do n't suppose [I]_0-i shall ever be awfully rich . But , [papa]_295-papa , so long as [I]_0-i can be a comfort to [you]_295-papa — — " "_[295-papa] Yes , " said [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} , with that tone which [Lucilla]_119-lucilla could remember fifteen years ago , when [she]_119-lucilla made the same magnanimous suggestion , "_[295-papa] but [I]_0-i ca n't live for ever , [you]_295-papa know . It would be a pity to sacrifice [yourself]_3932-you to [me]_0-i , and then perhaps next morning find that it was a useless sacrifice . It very often happens like that when self - devotion is carried too far . [You]_3932-you 've behaved very well , and shown a great deal of good sense , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla — more than [I]_0-i gave [you]_3932-you credit for when [you]_3932-you commenced — [I]_0-i may say that ; and if there was to be any change , for instance — — " "_[0-i] What change ? " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , not without some anxiety ; for it was an odd way of talking , to say the least of it ; but [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} had come to a pause , and did not seem disposed to resume . "_[0-i] It is not so pleasant as [I]_0-i thought walking over this snow , " [he]_0-i said ; "_[0-i] [I]_0-i ca n't give that up , that [I]_0-i can see . And there 's more snow in the air if [I]_0-i 'm any judge of the weather . There — go in — go in ; do n't wait for [me;—but]_{3942-me;—but} mind [you]_3932-you make haste and dress , for [I]_0-i want [my]_0-i dinner . [I]_0-i may have to go down to [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} again to - night . " It was an odd way of talking , and it was odd to break off like this ; but then , to be sure , there was no occasion for any more conversation , since [they]_7580-they had just arrived at [their]_7580-they own door . It made [Lucilla]_119-lucilla uneasy for the moment , but while [she]_119-lucilla was dressing [she]_119-lucilla managed to explain it to [herself]_119-lucilla , and to think , after all , it was only natural that [[her]_119-lucilla papa]_{298-her papa} should have seen a little into the movement and commotion of [her]_119-lucilla thoughts ; and then [poor dear old [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley}]_{7582-poor dear old mrs chiley} being so ill , who was one of [his]_{298-her papa} own set , so to speak . [He]_{298-her papa} was quite cheerful later in the evening , and enjoyed [his]_{298-her papa} dinner , and was even more civil than usual to [Mrs John]_{89-mrs john} . And though [he]_{298-her papa} did not come up to tea , [he]_{298-her papa} made [his]_{298-her papa} appearance afterwards with a flake of new - fallen snow still upon [his]_{298-her papa} rusty gray whiskers . [He]_{298-her papa} had gone to see [[his]_{298-her papa} patient]_{7583-his patient} again , notwithstanding the silent storm outside . And [his]_{298-her papa} countenance was a little overcast this time , no doubt by the late walk , and the serious state [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} was in , and [his]_{298-her papa} encounter with the snow . "_[3943-she] Oh , yes , [she]_3943-she is better , " [he]_{298-her papa} said . "_[3943-she] [I]_0-i knew [she]_3943-she would do this time . [People]_505-people at [our]_3945-we time of life do n't go off in that accidental kind of way . When [a woman]_{4411-a woman} has been so long used to living , it takes [her]_{4411-a woman} a time to get into the way of dying . [She]_{4411-a woman} might be a long time thinking about it yet , if all goes well — — " "_[94-papa] [Papa]_94-papa , do n't speak like that ! " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . "_[94-papa] Dying ! [I]_0-i ca n't bear to think of such a thing . [She]_3943-she is not so very old . " "_[3943-she] Such things will happen whether [you]_0-i can bear to think of them or not , " said [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i said [you]_0-i would go down and see [her]_3943-she to - morrow . [We]_3945-we 've all held out a long time — the lot of [us]_3945-we . [I]_0-i do n't like to think of the first gap [myself]_0-i , but [somebody]_312-somebody must make a beginning , [you]_0-i know . " "_{[312-somebody]} [The Chileys]_{248-the chileys} were always older than [you]_0-i , " said [Mrs John]_{89-mrs john} . "_{[248-the chileys]} [I]_0-i remember in poor [Mrs Marjoribanks]_{89-mrs john} 's time:—they were quite elderly then , and [you]_0-i were just beginning . When [[my]_0-i [Tom]_117-tom]_{3667-my tom} was [a baby]_{4734-a baby} — — " "_{[4734-a baby]} [We]_3945-we were always of the same set , " said [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} , interrupting [her]_{89-mrs john} without hesitation . "_{[119-lucilla]} [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , [they]_3950-they say [Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} has got hold of [the Rector]_{567-the rector} . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} has made believe to be penitent , [you]_0-i know . That is cleverer than anything [you]_0-i could have done . And if [he]_{115-mr cavendish} ca n't be won back again it will be serious , [the Colonel]_{595-the colonel} says . [You]_0-i are to try if [you]_0-i can suggest anything . It seems , " said [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} , with mingled amusement and satire , and a kind of gratification "_[0-i] that [Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} has great confidence in [you]_0-i . " "_{[222-mr ashburton]} It must have been [the agent]_{3953-the agent} , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . "_{[3953-the agent]} [I]_0-i do n't think [any of the rest of [them]_3955-them]_{3954-any of the rest of them} are equal to that . [I]_0-i do n't see , if that is the case , how [we]_3956-we are to win [him]_{222-mr ashburton} back . If [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} had ever done anything very wicked , perhaps — — " "_{[222-mr ashburton]} [You]_0-i are safe to say [he]_{222-mr ashburton} is not penitent anyhow , " said [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} , and [he]_{90-dr marjoribanks} took [his]_{90-dr marjoribanks} candle and went away with a smile . But either [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} 's good opinion of [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , or some other notion , had touched [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} . [He]_{222-mr ashburton} was not [a man who said much at any time]_{7588-a man who said much at any time} , but when [he]_{222-mr ashburton} bade [her]_119-lucilla good - night , [his]_{222-mr ashburton} hand drooped upon [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's shoulder , and [he]_{222-mr ashburton} patted it softly , as [he]_{222-mr ashburton} might have patted the head of [a child]_{702-a child} . It was not much , but still it was a good deal from [him]_{222-mr ashburton} . To feel the lingering touch of [[her]_119-lucilla father]_{292-her father} 's hand caressing [her]_119-lucilla , even in so mild a way , was something quite surprising and strange to [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . [She]_119-lucilla looked up at [him]_{222-mr ashburton} almost with alarm , but [he]_{222-mr ashburton} was just then turning away with [his]_{222-mr ashburton} candle in [his]_{222-mr ashburton} hand . And [he]_{222-mr ashburton} seemed to have laid aside [his]_{222-mr ashburton} gloom , and even smiled to [himself]_{222-mr ashburton} as [he]_{222-mr ashburton} went [upstairs]_362-upstairs . "_{[222-mr ashburton]} If [she]_3957-she had been [the boy]_{908-the boy} instead of [that young ass]_{3959-that young ass} , " [he]_{222-mr ashburton} said to [himself]_{222-mr ashburton} . [He]_{222-mr ashburton} could not have explained why [he]_{222-mr ashburton} was more than ordinarily hard just then upon the innocent , far - distant [Tom]_117-tom , who was unlucky , it is true , but not exactly [an ass]_{6244-an ass} , after all . But somehow it struck [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} more than ever how great a loss it was to [society]_7594-society and to [herself]_{326-the doctor} that [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was not "_{[908-the boy]} [the boy]_{908-the boy} . " [She]_119-lucilla could have continued , and perhaps extended , the practice , whereas just now it was quite possible that [she]_119-lucilla might drop down into worsted - work and tea - parties like [any other single woman]_{7595-any other single woman} — while [Tom]_117-tom , who had carried off [the family]_{4553-the family} honours , and was "_{[7597-the boy " in this limited and unfruitful generation]} [the boy " in this limited and unfruitful generation]_{7597-the boy " in this limited and unfruitful generation} , was never likely to do anything to speak of , and would be [a poor man]_{1381-a poor man} if [he]_117-tom were to live for a hundred years . Perhaps there was something else behind that made [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} 's brow contract a little as [he]_{222-mr ashburton} crossed the threshold of [[his]_{222-mr ashburton} chamber]_{7600-his chamber} , into which , no more than into the recesses of [his]_{222-mr ashburton} heart , [no one]_{281-no one} ever penetrated ; but it was the lighter idea of that comparison , which had no actual pain in it , but only a kind of humorous discontent , which was the last articulate thought in [his]_{222-mr ashburton} mind as [he]_{222-mr ashburton} went to [[his]_{222-mr ashburton} room]_{741-his room} and closed [his]_{222-mr ashburton} door with a little sharpness , as [he]_{222-mr ashburton} always did , upon [the outside world]_{858-the outside world} . [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} , for [her]_{230-aunt jemima} part , lingered a little with [Lucilla]_119-lucilla [downstairs]_{302-downstairs} . "_[0-i] [[My]_0-i dear]_{4403-my dear} , [I]_0-i do n't think [[my]_0-i brother - in - law]_{3632-my brother - in - law} looks well to - night . [I]_0-i do n't think [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} is so healthy as it is said to be . If [I]_0-i were [you]_{4403-my dear} , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , [I]_0-i would try and get [[your]_{4403-my dear} papa]_{3111-your papa} to take something , " said [Mrs John]_{89-mrs john} , with anxiety , "_[0-i] before [he]_{3111-your papa} goes to bed . " "_[0-i] [Dear Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} , [he]_{3111-your papa} never takes anything . [You]_{230-aunt jemima} forget [he]_{3111-your papa} is [a doctor]_{430-a doctor} , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . "_{[230-aunt jemima]} It always puts [him]_{3111-your papa} out when [he]_{3111-your papa} has to go out in the evening ; and [he]_{3111-your papa} is sad about [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} , though [he]_{3111-your papa} would not say so . " But nevertheless [Lucilla]_119-lucilla knocked at [his]_{3111-your papa} door when [she]_119-lucilla went [upstairs]_362-upstairs . And [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} , though [he]_{326-the doctor} did not open , growled within with a voice which reassured [[his]_{326-the doctor} dutiful daughter]_{7607-his dutiful daughter} . "_{[96-mrs chiley]} What should [I]_0-i want , do [you]_{230-aunt jemima} think , but to be left quiet ? " [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} said . And even [Mrs John]_{89-mrs john} , who had waited at [his]_{3111-your papa} door , with [her]_{89-mrs john} candle in [her]_{89-mrs john} hand , to hear the result , shrank within at the sound and was seen no more . And [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , too , went to [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} rest , with more than one subject of thought which kept [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} awake . In the first place , [the Rector]_{567-the rector} was popular in [his]_{567-the rector} way , and if [he]_{567-the rector} chose to call all [his]_{567-the rector} forces to rally round [a penitent]_{7610-a penitent} , there was no saying what might come of it ; and then [Lucilla]_119-lucilla could not help going back in the most illogical manner to [[her]_119-lucilla father]_{292-her father} 's caress , and wondering what was the meaning of it . Meantime the snow fell heavily outside , and wrapped everything in a soft and secret whiteness . And amid the whiteness and darkness , the lamp burned steadily outside at the garden - gate , which pointed out [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} 's door amid [all [the closed houses]_{7614-the closed houses} and dark garden - walls in [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane}]_{7613-all the closed houses and dark garden - walls in grange lane} — a kind of visible succour and help always at hand for [those who were suffering]_{7615-those who were suffering} . And though [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} was not like [a young man]_{956-a young man} making a practice , but had perfect command of [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} , and was [one of [the richest men in [it]_{3-carlingford}]_{7618-the richest men in it}]_{7617-one of the richest men in it} , it was well known in [the town]_{551-the town} that the very poorest , if in extremity , in the depths of the wildest night that ever blew , would not seek help [there]_4723-there in vain . The bell that had roused [him]_{326-the doctor} when [he]_{326-the doctor} was young , still hung near [him]_{326-the doctor} in the silence of [[his]_{326-the doctor} closed - up house]_{7621-his closed - up house} when [he]_{326-the doctor} was old , and still could make [him]_{326-the doctor} spring up , all self - possessed and ready , when the enemy Death had to be fought with . But that night the snow cushioned the wire outside , and even made white cornices and columns about the steady lamp , and [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} slept within , and [no one]_{281-no one} disturbed [him]_{326-the doctor} ; for except [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} and [a few chronic patients]_{7624-a few chronic patients} , there was nothing particularly amiss in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} , and then it was [Dr Rider]_{200-dr rider} whom [all the new people]_{7625-all the new people} went to , [the people who lived in [the innumerable new houses at the other end of [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{7627-the innumerable new houses at the other end of carlingford} , and had no hallowing tradition of the superior authority of [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane}]_{7626-the people who lived in the innumerable new houses at the other end of carlingford , and had no hallowing tradition of the superior authority of grange lane} . The talk of this evening might not have been considered of any importance to speak of , but for the extraordinary and most unlooked - for event which startled [all Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} next morning . [Nobody]_4434-nobody could believe that it was true . [[Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} 's patients]_{7629-dr marjoribanks 's patients} waited for [him]_{326-the doctor} , and declared to [[their]_{7629-dr marjoribanks 's patients} nurses]_{7630-their nurses} that it was all a made - up story , and that [he]_{326-the doctor} would come and prove that [he]_{326-the doctor} was not dead . How could [he]_{326-the doctor} be dead ? [He]_{326-the doctor} had been as well as [he]_{326-the doctor} ever was that last evening . [He]_{326-the doctor} had gone down [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} in the snow , to see [the poor old lady who was now sobbing in [her]_{7631-the poor old lady who was now sobbing in her bed} bed]_{7631-the poor old lady who was now sobbing in her bed} , and saying it was all a mistake , and that it was [she]_{7631-the poor old lady who was now sobbing in her bed} who ought to have died . But all those protestations were of no avail against the cold and stony fact which had frightened [Thomas]_117-tom out of [his]_{326-the doctor} senses , when [he]_{326-the doctor} went to call [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} . [He]_{326-the doctor} had died in the night without calling or disturbing [anybody]_313-anybody . [He]_{326-the doctor} must have felt faint , it seemed , for [he]_{326-the doctor} had got up and taken a little brandy , the remains of which still stood on the table by [his]_{326-the doctor} bedside ; but that was all that [anybody]_313-anybody could tell about it . [They]_7635-they brought [Dr Rider]_{200-dr rider} , of course ; but all that [he]_{200-dr rider} could do was to examine the strong , still frame — old , and yet not old enough to be weakly , or to explain such sudden extinction — which had ceased its human functions . And then the news swept over [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} like a breath of wind , though there was no wind even on that silent snowy day to carry the matter . [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} was dead . [It]_7636-it put the election out of [people]_505-people 's heads , and even [their]_505-people own affairs for the time being ; for had [he]_{326-the doctor} not known all about the greater part of [them]_505-people — seen [them]_505-people come into [the world]_{331-the world} and kept [them]_505-people in it — and put [himself]_{326-the doctor} always in the breach when the pale Death approached that way ? [He]_{326-the doctor} had never made very much boast of [his]_{326-the doctor} friendliness or been large in sympathetic expressions , but yet [he]_{326-the doctor} had never flinched at any time , or deserted [[his]_{326-the doctor} patients]_{304-his patients} for any consideration . [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} was sorry , profoundly sorry , with that true sorrow which is not so much for [the person]_{7640-the person} mourned as for [the mourner]_{7641-the mourner} 's self , who feels a sense of something lost . [The people]_{811-the people} said to [themselves]_{811-the people} , Whom could [they]_{811-the people} ever find who would know [their]_{811-the people} constitutions so well , and who was to take care of So - and - so if [he]_{326-the doctor} had another attack ? To be sure [Dr Rider]_{200-dr rider} was at hand , who felt a little agitated about it , and was conscious of the wonderful opening , and was very ready to answer , "_[0-i] [I]_0-i am here ; " but [a young doctor]_{7643-a young doctor} is different from [an old one]_{7644-an old one} , and [a living man all in commonplace health and comfort]_{7645-a living man all in commonplace health and comfort} is not to be compared with [a dead one]_{7646-a dead one} , on the morning at least of [his]_{326-the doctor} sudden ending . Thank Heaven , when a life is ended there is always that hour or two remaining to set straight the defective balances and do a hasty late justice to the dead , before the wave sweeps on over [him]_{326-the doctor} and washes out the traces of [his]_{326-the doctor} steps , and lets in [the common crowd]_{6951-the common crowd} to make [their]_{6951-the common crowd} thoroughfare over the grave . "_[0-i] It can not be [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} , " [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} said , sobbing in [her]_{96-mrs chiley} bed , "_{[326-the doctor]} or else it has been in mistake for [me]_0-i . [He]_{326-the doctor} was always [a healthy man]_{3966-a healthy man} , and never had anything the matter with [him]_{326-the doctor} — and a great deal younger than [we]_3967-they are , [you]_3968-you know . If anything has happened to [him]_{326-the doctor} it must have been in mistake for [me]_0-i , " said [the poor old lady]_{7648-the poor old lady} , and [she]_{7648-the poor old lady} was so hysterical that [they]_3967-they had to send for [Dr Rider]_{200-dr rider} , and [she]_{7648-the poor old lady} was thus the first to begin to build [the new world]_{7649-the new world} on the foundations of the old , little as [she]_{7648-the poor old lady} meant it . But for the moment everything was paralysed in [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} , and canvassing came to a standstill , and nothing was discussed but [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} — how [he]_{326-the doctor} was dead , though [nobody]_4434-nobody could or would believe it ; and how [Lucilla]_119-lucilla would be left , and who [[her]_119-lucilla trustees]_{7651-her trustees} were , and how [the place]_{770-the place} could ever get used to the want of [him]_{326-the doctor} , or would ever look like itself again without [his]_{326-the doctor} familiar presence . It was by way of relieving [their]_3967-they minds from the horror of the idea , that [the good people]_{2494-the good people} rushed into consultations what [Lucilla]_119-lucilla would do . It took [their]_3967-they minds a little off the ghastly imagination of [that dark room]_{7654-that dark room} with the snow on the window , and the late moonlight trying to get into the darkness , and the white rigid face inside , as [he]_{326-the doctor} was said to have been found . It could not but make a terrible change to [her]_{7648-the poor old lady} — indeed , through [her]_{7648-the poor old lady} it could not but make a great change to [everybody]_{300-everybody} . [[The Doctor]_{326-the doctor} 's house]_{7657-the doctor 's house} would , of course , be shut up , which had been [the most hospitable house in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{7658-the most hospitable house in carlingford} , and things would drop into the unsatisfactory state [they]_3967-they used to be in before [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's time , and there would no longer be [anybody to organise society]_{7659-anybody to organise society} . Such were the ideas [the ladies of [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane}]_{438-the ladies of grange lane} relapsed into by way of delivering [themselves]_{438-the ladies of grange lane} from the pain of [their]_{438-the ladies of grange lane} first realisation of what had happened . It would make a great change . Even the election and its anticipated joys could not but change character in some respects at least , and there would be [nobody]_4434-nobody to make the best of [them]_3967-they ; and then the question was , What would [Lucilla]_119-lucilla do ? Would [she]_119-lucilla have strength to "_[0-i] make an effort , " as [some people]_{443-some people} suggested ; or would [she]_119-lucilla feel not only [her]_119-lucilla grief , but [her]_119-lucilla downfall , and that [she]_119-lucilla was now only [a single woman]_{3939-a single woman} , and sink into a private life , as [some others]_{7664-some others} were inclined to believe ? Inside [the house]_{339-the house} , naturally , the state of affairs was sad enough . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , notwithstanding the many other things [she]_119-lucilla had had to occupy [her]_119-lucilla mind , was fond of [[her]_119-lucilla father]_{292-her father} , and the shock overwhelmed [her]_119-lucilla for the moment . Though [she]_119-lucilla was not the kind of woman to torture [herself]_119-lucilla with thinking of things that [she]_119-lucilla might have done , still at the first moment the idea that [she]_119-lucilla ought not to have left [him]_3969-he alone — that [she]_119-lucilla should have sat up and watched or taken some extraordinary , unusual precaution — was not to be driven away from [her]_119-lucilla mind . The reign of reason was eclipsed in [her]_119-lucilla as it often is in such an emergency . [She]_119-lucilla said it was [her]_119-lucilla fault in the first horror . "_[0-i] When [I]_0-i saw how [he]_3969-he was looking , and how [he]_3969-he was talking , [I]_0-i should never have left [him]_3969-he , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , which indeed was a very natural thing to say , but would have been an utterly impossible one to carry out , as [she]_119-lucilla saw when [she]_119-lucilla came to think of it . But [she]_119-lucilla could not think of it just then . [She]_119-lucilla did not think at all that first long snowy , troubled day , but went about [the house]_{339-the house} , on the [bedroom floor]_{7668-bedroom floor} , wringing [her]_119-lucilla hands like [a creature distracted]_{7669-a creature distracted} . "_[0-i] If [I]_0-i had only sat up , " [she]_119-lucilla said ; and then [she]_119-lucilla would recall the touch of [his]_3969-he hand on [her]_119-lucilla shoulder , which [she]_119-lucilla seemed still to be feeling , and cry out , like all the rest of [the world]_{331-the world} , that it could not be true . But , to be sure , that was a state of feeling that could not last long . There are events for which something higher than accident must be held accountable , were [one ever so ready to take the burden of affairs on one]_{7671-one ever so ready to take the burden of affairs on one} 's own shoulders ; and [Lucilla]_119-lucilla knew , when [she]_119-lucilla came to [herself]_119-lucilla , that if [she]_119-lucilla had watched ever so long or so closely , that could have had no effect upon the matter . After a while , the bewildering sense of [her]_119-lucilla own changed position began to come upon [her]_119-lucilla , and roused [her]_119-lucilla up into that feverish and unnatural activity of thought which , in some minds , is the inevitable reaction after the unaccustomed curb and shock of grief . When [she]_119-lucilla had got used to that dreadful certainty about [[her]_119-lucilla father]_{292-her father} , and had suddenly come with a leap to the knowledge that [she]_119-lucilla was not to blame , and could not help it , and that though [he]_3969-he was gone , [she]_119-lucilla remained , it is no censure upon [Lucilla]_119-lucilla to say that [her]_119-lucilla head became immediately full of a horror and confusion of thoughts , an involuntary stir and bustle of plans and projects which [she]_119-lucilla did all [she]_119-lucilla could to put down , but which would return and overwhelm [her]_119-lucilla whether [she]_119-lucilla chose it or not . [She]_119-lucilla could not help asking [herself]_119-lucilla what [her]_119-lucilla new position was , thinking it over , so strangely free and new and unlimited as it seemed . And it must be recollected that [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was [a woman of very active mind and great energies]_{7673-a woman of very active mind and great energies} , too old to take up [a girl]_{4462-a girl} 's fancy that all was over because [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had encountered a natural grief on [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} passage , and too young not to see a long future still before [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . [She]_119-lucilla kept [[her]_119-lucilla room]_{4498-her room} , as was to be expected , and saw [nobody]_4434-nobody , and only moved [the household]_{296-the household} and superintended the arrangements in a muffled way through [Thomas]_117-tom , who was [an old servant]_{7678-an old servant} , and knew "_[0-i] the ways " of [the house]_{339-the house} ; but notwithstanding [her]_119-lucilla seclusion and [her]_119-lucilla honest sorrow , and [her]_119-lucilla perfect observance of all the ordinary restraints of the moment , it would be wrong to omit all mention of this feverish bustle of thinking which came into [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's mind in [her]_119-lucilla solitude . Of all that [she]_119-lucilla had to bear , it was the thing that vexed and irritated and distressed [her]_119-lucilla the most — as if , [she]_119-lucilla said to [herself]_119-lucilla indignantly , [she]_119-lucilla ought to have been able to think of anything ! And the chances are that [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , for sheer duty 's sake , would have said , if [anybody]_313-anybody had asked , that of course [she]_119-lucilla had not thought of anything as yet ; without being aware that the mere shock , and horror , and profound commotion had a great deal more to do than anything else in producing that fluttering crowd of busy , vexatious speculations which had come , without any will of [hers]_119-lucilla , into [her]_119-lucilla heart . It looked a dreadful change in one way as [she]_119-lucilla looked at it , without wishing to look at it , in the solitude of [[her]_119-lucilla own room]_{301-her own room} , where the blinds were all down , and the snow sometimes came with a little thump against the window , and where it was so dark that it was a comfort when night came , and the lamp could be lighted . So far as [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} was concerned , it would be almost as bad for [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} as if [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} were [[[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} father]_{292-her father} 's widow instead of [[his]_{292-her father} daughter]_{286-his daughter}]_{7683-her father 's widow instead of his daughter} . To keep up a position of social importance in [[a single woman]_{3939-a single woman} 's house]_{7686-a single woman 's house} , unless , as [she]_119-lucilla had [herself]_119-lucilla lightly said so short a time since , [she]_119-lucilla were awfully rich , would be next to impossible . All that gave importance to the centre of society — the hospitable table , [the open house]_{7687-the open house} — had come to an end with [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} . Things could no more be as they had once been , in that respect at least . [She]_119-lucilla might stay in [the house]_{339-the house} , and keep up to the furthest extent possible to [her]_119-lucilla its old traditions ; but even to the utmost limit to which [Lucilla]_119-lucilla could think it right to go it could never be the same . This consciousness kept gleaming upon [her]_119-lucilla as [she]_119-lucilla sat in the dull daylight behind the closed blinds , with articles of mourning piled about everywhere , and the gray dimness getting into [her]_119-lucilla very eyes , and [her]_119-lucilla mind distressed by the consciousness that [she]_119-lucilla ought to have been unable to think ; and the sadness of the prospect altogether was enough to stir up a reaction , in spite of [herself]_119-lucilla , in [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's mind . And on the other side [she]_119-lucilla would no doubt be very well off , and could go wherever [she]_119-lucilla liked , and had no limit , except what was right and proper and becoming , to what [she]_119-lucilla might please to do . [She]_119-lucilla might go abroad if [she]_119-lucilla liked , which perhaps is the first idea of the modern English mind when anything happens to it , and settle wherever [she]_119-lucilla pleased , and arrange [her]_119-lucilla mode of existence as seemed good in [her]_119-lucilla own eyes . [She]_119-lucilla would be [an heiress]_{3026-an heiress} in a moderate way , and [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} was by this time absolutely at [her]_{230-aunt jemima} disposal , and could be taken anywhere ; and at [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's age it was quite impossible to predict what might not happen to [a woman in such a position]_{7691-a woman in such a position} . When these fairer possibilities gleamed into [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's mind , it would be difficult to describe the anger and self - disgust with which [she]_119-lucilla reproached [herself]_119-lucilla — for perhaps it was the first time that [she]_119-lucilla had consciously failed in maintaining a state of mind becoming the occasion ; and though [[nobody]_4434-nobody but [herself]_119-lucilla]_{7693-nobody but herself} knew of it , the pain of the accusation was acute and bitter . But how could [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} help it?—the mind travels so much quicker than anything else , and goes so far , and makes its expeditions in such subtle , stealthy ways . [She]_119-lucilla might begin by thinking of [[her]_119-lucilla dear papa]_{366-her dear papa} , and yet , before [she]_119-lucilla could dry [her]_119-lucilla eyes , might be off in the midst of one of these bewildering speculations . For everything was certain now so far as [he]_{366-her dear papa} was concerned ; and everything was so uncertain , and full of such unknown issues for [herself]_119-lucilla . Thus the dark days before the funeral passed by — and [everybody]_{300-everybody} was very kind . [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} was [one of [the props of [the place]_{770-the place}]_{7697-the props of the place}]_{7696-one of the props of the place} , and all [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} bestirred itself to do [him]_{90-dr marjoribanks} the final honours ; and [all [her]_119-lucilla friends]_{686-all her friends} conspired how to save [Lucilla]_119-lucilla from all possible trouble , and help [her]_119-lucilla over the trial ; and to see how much [he]_{90-dr marjoribanks} was respected was the greatest of all possible comforts to [her]_119-lucilla , as [she]_119-lucilla said . Thus it was that among the changes that [everybody]_{300-everybody} looked for , there occurred all at once this change which was entirely unexpected , and put everything else out of mind for the moment . For to tell the truth , [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} was one of [the men who , according to external appearance , need never have died]_{7701-the men who , according to external appearance , need never have died} . There was nothing about [him]_{90-dr marjoribanks} that wanted to be set right , no sort of loss , or failure , or misunderstanding , so far as [anybody]_313-anybody could see . An existence in which [he]_{90-dr marjoribanks} could have [[his]_{90-dr marjoribanks} friends]_{382-his friends} to dinner every week , and [a good house]_{7704-a good house} , and good wine , and a very good table , and nothing particular to put [him]_{90-dr marjoribanks} out of [his]_{90-dr marjoribanks} way , seemed in fact the very ideal of the best life for [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} . There was nothing in [him]_{90-dr marjoribanks} that seemed to demand anything better , and it was confusing to try to follow [him]_{90-dr marjoribanks} into that which , no doubt , must be in all its fundamentals [a very different kind of world]_{7706-a very different kind of world} . [He]_{90-dr marjoribanks} was [a just man]_{7707-a just man} and [a good man]_{4891-a good man} in [his]_{90-dr marjoribanks} way , and had been kind to [many people]_{1269-many people} in [his]_{90-dr marjoribanks} lifetime — but still [he]_{90-dr marjoribanks} did not seem to have that need of another rectifying , completer existence which [most men]_{6416-most men} have . There seemed no reason why [he]_{90-dr marjoribanks} should die — [a man who was so well contented with this lower region in which many of [us]_7712-us fare badly , and where so few of [us]_7712-us]_{7711-a man who was so well contented with this lower region in which many of us fare badly , and where so few of us} are contented . This was a fact which exercised a very confusing influence , even when [they]_{6416-most men} [themselves]_{6416-most men} were not aware of it , on [many people]_{1269-many people} 's minds . It was hard to think of [him]_{90-dr marjoribanks} under any other circumstances , or identify [him]_{90-dr marjoribanks} with angels and spirits — which feeling on the whole made the regret for [him]_{90-dr marjoribanks} a more poignant sort of regret . And [they]_{6416-most men} buried [him]_{90-dr marjoribanks} with the greatest signs of respect . [People]_505-people from twenty miles off sent [[their]_505-people carriages]_{7715-their carriages} , and [all the George Street people]_{7716-all the george street people} shut [[their]_{7716-all the george street people} shops]_{7717-their shops} , and there was very little business done all day . [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} and [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} walked side by side at the funeral , which was an affecting sight to see ; and if anything more could have been done to show [their]_{6416-most men} respect which was not done , [the corporation of [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{7718-the corporation of carlingford} would have been sorry for it . And the snow still lay deep in all the corners , though it had been trampled down all about [[the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} 's house]_{7657-the doctor 's house} , where the lamp was not lighted now of nights ; for what was the use of lighting the lamp , which was a kind of lighthouse in its way , and meant to point out succour and safety for [the neighbours]_{7721-the neighbours} , when [the physician]_{7722-the physician} [himself]_{7722-the physician} was lying beyond all hope of succour or aid ? And [all the Grange Lane people]_{7723-all the grange lane people} retired in a sympathetic , awe - stricken way , and decided , or at least [the ladies]_{573-the ladies} did , to see [Lucilla]_119-lucilla next day , if [she]_119-lucilla was able to see [them]_{573-the ladies} , and to find out whether [she]_119-lucilla was going to make an effort , or what [she]_119-lucilla meant to do . And [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} was so much better that [she]_{96-mrs chiley} was able to be up a little in the evening , though [she]_{96-mrs chiley} scarcely could forgive [herself]_{96-mrs chiley} , and still could not help thinking that it was [she]_{96-mrs chiley} who had really been sent for , and that [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} had been taken in mistake . And as for [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , [she]_119-lucilla sat in [[her]_119-lucilla room]_{4498-her room} and cried , and thought of [[her]_119-lucilla father]_{292-her father} 's hand upon [her]_119-lucilla shoulder — that last unusual caress which was more touching to think of than a world of words . [He]_{292-her father} had been fond of [her]_119-lucilla and proud of [her]_119-lucilla , and at the last moment [he]_{292-her father} had showed it . And by times [she]_119-lucilla seemed to feel again that lingering touch , and cried as if [her]_119-lucilla heart would break : and yet , for all that , [she]_119-lucilla could not keep [her]_119-lucilla thoughts steady , nor prevent them from wandering to all kinds of profane out - of - door matters , and to considerations of the future , and estimates of [her]_119-lucilla own position . It wounded [her]_119-lucilla sadly to feel [herself]_119-lucilla in such an inappropriate state of mind , but [she]_119-lucilla could not help it ; and then the want of natural light and air oppressed [her]_119-lucilla sorely , and [she]_119-lucilla longed for the evening , which felt a little more natural , and thought that at last [she]_119-lucilla might have a long talk with [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} , who was a kind of refuge in [her]_119-lucilla present loneliness , and gave [her]_119-lucilla a means of escape at the same time from all this bustle and commotion of unbecoming thoughts . This was enough surely for [any one to have to encounter at one time]_{7728-any one to have to encounter at one time} ; but that very night another rumour began to murmur through [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} — a rumour more bewildering , more incredible still , than that of [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} 's death , which [the town]_{551-the town} had been obliged to confirm and acknowledge , and put [its]_{551-the town} seal to . When the thing was first mentioned , [everybody]_{300-everybody} ( who could find it in [their]_{300-everybody} heart to laugh ) laughed loud in the face of [the first narrator]_{7732-the first narrator} with mingled scepticism and indignation . [They]_{300-everybody} asked [him]_{7732-the first narrator} what [he]_{7732-the first narrator} meant by it , and ridiculed and scoffed at [him]_{7732-the first narrator} to [his]_{7732-the first narrator} face . "_{[119-lucilla]} [Lucilla]_119-lucilla will be [the richest woman in [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane}]_{3970-the richest woman in grange lane} , " [people]_505-people said ; "_{[119-lucilla]} [everybody in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{4984-everybody in carlingford} knows that . " But after this statement had been made , [the town]_{551-the town} began to listen . [It]_{551-the town} was obliged to listen , for [other witnesses]_{7735-other witnesses} came in to confirm the story . It never might have been found out while [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} lived , for [he]_{326-the doctor} had a great practice , and made a great deal of money ; but now that [he]_{326-the doctor} was dead , nothing could be hid . [He]_{326-the doctor} was dead , and [he]_{326-the doctor} had made an elaborate will , which was all as just and righteous as a will could be ; but after the will was read , it was found out that everything named in it had disappeared like a bubble . Instead of being the richest , [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} was [one of [the poorest men in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{7738-the poorest men in carlingford}]_{7737-one of the poorest men in carlingford} when [he]_{90-dr marjoribanks} shut [his]_{90-dr marjoribanks} door behind [him]_{90-dr marjoribanks} on that snowy night . It was a revelation which took [the town]_{551-the town} perfectly by storm , and startled [everybody]_{300-everybody} out of [their]_{300-everybody} senses . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's plans , which [she]_119-lucilla thought so wicked , went out all of a sudden , in a certain dull amaze and dismay , to which no words could give any expression . Such was the second inconceivable reverse of fortune which happened to [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , more unexpected , more incomprehensible still than the other , in the very midst of [her]_119-lucilla most important activities and hopes . When the first whisper of the way in which [she]_119-lucilla was — as [people]_505-people say—"left_{[119-lucilla]} " reached [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , [her]_119-lucilla first feeling was incredulity . It was conveyed to [her]_119-lucilla by [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} , who came to [her]_119-lucilla in [[her]_{230-aunt jemima} room]_{4498-her room} after the funeral with a face blanched with dismay . [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} took it for grief ; and , though [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} did not look for so much feeling from [Mrs John]_{89-mrs john} , was pleased and comforted that [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} aunt]_{7102-her aunt} should really lament [[her]_{7102-her aunt} poor papa]_{7744-her poor papa} . It was a compliment which , in the softened and sorrowful state of [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's mind , went to [her]_119-lucilla heart . [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} came up and kissed [her]_119-lucilla in a hasty excited way , which showed genuine and spontaneous emotion , and was not like the solemn pomp with which [sympathising friends]_{7745-sympathising friends} generally embrace [a mourner]_{7746-a mourner} ; and then [she]_{230-aunt jemima} made [Lucilla]_119-lucilla sit down by the fire and held [her]_119-lucilla hands . "_{[119-lucilla]} [[My]_0-i poor child]_{3972-my poor child} , " said [[Aunt Jemima—"my]_{7747-aunt jemima—"my}_{[119-lucilla]} poor , dear , [sacrificed child]_{3973-sacrificed child}]_{7748-aunt jemima—"my poor , dear , sacrificed child} ! [you]_{3972-my poor child} know , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , how fond [I]_0-i am of [you]_{3972-my poor child} , and [you]_{3972-my poor child} can always come to [me]_0-i — — " "_{[3972-my poor child]} Thank [you]_0-i , [dear Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , though [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was a little puzzled . "_[0-i] [You]_{3972-my poor child} are [the only relative [I]_0-i have]_{3974-the only relative i have} , and [I]_0-i knew [you]_0-i would not forsake [me]_0-i . What should [I]_0-i do without [you]_{3972-my poor child} at such a time ? [I]_0-i am sure it is what [dear papa]_{303-dear papa} would have wished — — " "_{[119-lucilla]} [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , " cried [Mrs John]_{89-mrs john} impulsively , "_{[119-lucilla]} [I]_0-i know it is natural [you]_119-lucilla should cry for [[your]_119-lucilla father]_{4671-your father} ; but when [you]_119-lucilla know all,—you that never knew what it was to be without money — [that never were straitened even]_{3977-that never were straitened even} , or obliged to give up things , like [most other young women]_{3978-most other young women} . Oh , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4403-my dear} , [they]_3980-they said [I]_0-i was to prepare [you]_119-lucilla , but how can [I]_0-i prepare [you]_119-lucilla ? [I]_0-i feel as if [I]_0-i never could forgive [[my]_0-i brother - in - law]_{3632-my brother - in - law} ; that [he]_{3632-my brother - in - law} should bring [you]_119-lucilla up like this , and then — — " "_{[3632-my brother - in - law]} What is it ? " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , drying [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} tears . "_{[3632-my brother - in - law]} If it is anything new , tell [me]_0-i , but do n't speak so of — of —— What is it ? say it right out . " "_{[119-lucilla]} [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , " said [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} solemnly , "_{[119-lucilla]} [you]_119-lucilla think [you]_119-lucilla have a great deal of courage , and now is [your]_119-lucilla time to show it . [He]_{3632-my brother - in - law} has left [you]_119-lucilla without a farthing — [he]_{3632-my brother - in - law} that was always thought to be so rich . It is quite true what [I]_0-i am saying . [He]_{3632-my brother - in - law} has gone and died and left nothing , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . Now [I]_0-i have told [you]_119-lucilla ; and oh , [[my]_0-i poor , dear , injured child]_{3982-my poor , dear , injured child} , " cried [Mrs John]_{89-mrs john} , with fervour , "_[0-i] as long as [I]_0-i have [a home]_{6459-a home} there will be room in [it]_{6459-a home} for [you]_119-lucilla . " But [Lucilla]_119-lucilla put [[her]_119-lucilla aunt]_{7102-her aunt} away softly when [she]_{7102-her aunt} was about to fall upon [her]_{7102-her aunt} neck . [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was struck dumb ; [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} heart seemed to stop beating for the moment . "_[0-i] It is quite impossible — it can not be true , " [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} said , and gave a gasp to recover [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} breath . Then [Mrs John]_{89-mrs john} came down upon [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} with facts , proving it to be true — showing how [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} 's money was invested , and how it had been lost . [She]_{89-mrs john} made a terrible muddle of it , no doubt , but [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was not very clear about business details any more than [[her]_119-lucilla aunt]_{7102-her aunt} , and [she]_119-lucilla did not move nor say a word while the long , involved , endless narrative went on . [She]_119-lucilla kept saying it was impossible in [her]_119-lucilla heart for half of the time , and then [she]_119-lucilla crept nearer the fire and shivered , and said nothing even to [herself]_119-lucilla , and did not even seem to listen , but knew that it must be true . It would be vain to attempt to say that it was not a terrible blow to [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; [her]_119-lucilla strength was weakened already by grief and solitude and want of food , for [she]_119-lucilla could not find it in [her]_119-lucilla heart to go on eating [her]_119-lucilla ordinary meals as if nothing had happened ; and all of a sudden [she]_119-lucilla felt the cold seize [her]_119-lucilla , and drew closer and closer to the fire . The thoughts which [she]_119-lucilla had been thinking in spite of [herself]_119-lucilla , and for which [she]_119-lucilla had so greatly condemned [herself]_119-lucilla , went out with a sudden distinctness , as if it had been a lamp going out and leaving [the room]_{395-the room} in darkness , and a sudden sense of utter gloom and cold and bewildering uncertainty came over [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . When [she]_119-lucilla lifted [her]_119-lucilla eyes from the fire , into which [she]_119-lucilla had been gazing , it almost surprised [her]_119-lucilla to find [herself]_119-lucilla still in [this warm room where there was every appliance for comfort]_{7752-this warm room where there was every appliance for comfort} , and where [her]_119-lucilla entire wardrobe of new mourning — everything , as [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} said , that [a woman]_{4411-a woman} could desire — was piled up on the bed . It was impossible that [she]_119-lucilla could be [a penniless creature , left on [her]_119-lucilla own resources , without [father]_2728-father or [supporter or revenue]_{7756-supporter or revenue}]_{7754-a penniless creature , left on her own resources , without father or supporter or revenue} ; and yet — good heavens ! could it be true ? "_[0-i] If it is true , [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , "_{[230-aunt jemima]} [I]_0-i must try to bear it ; but [my]_0-i poor head feels all queer . [I]_0-i 'd rather not think any more about it to - night . " "_[0-i] How can [you]_0-i help thinking about it , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ? " cried [Mrs John]_{89-mrs john} . "_{[119-lucilla]} [I]_0-i can think of nothing else ; and [I]_0-i am not so much concerned as [you]_0-i . " Upon which [Lucilla]_119-lucilla rose and kissed [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} , though [her]_119-lucilla head was all confused and [she]_119-lucilla had noises in [her]_119-lucilla ears . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i do n't think [we]_3984-we are much like [each other]_{679-each other} , [you]_0-i know , " [she]_119-lucilla said . "_[0-i] Did [you]_0-i hear how [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} was ? [I]_0-i am sure [she]_{96-mrs chiley} will be very sorry ; " and with that [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} softened , and felt a little comforted , and cried again — not for the money , but for [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} father]_{292-her father} . "_{[96-mrs chiley]} If [you]_0-i are going [downstairs]_{302-downstairs} , [I]_0-i think [I]_0-i will come down to tea , [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} , " [she]_119-lucilla said . But after [Mrs John]_{89-mrs john} had gone away full of wonder at [her]_{89-mrs john} philosophy , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla drew close to the fire again and took [her]_119-lucilla head between [her]_119-lucilla hands and tried to think what it meant . Could it be true ? Instead of [the heiress]_{7758-the heiress} , in a good position , who could go abroad or anywhere , and do anything [she]_119-lucilla liked , was it possible that [she]_119-lucilla was only [a penniless single woman]_{7759-a penniless single woman} with [nobody to look to , and nothing to live on]_{7760-nobody to look to , and nothing to live on} ? Such an extraordinary incomprehensible revolution might well make [any one]_{4391-any one} feel giddy . [The solid house]_{7762-the solid house} and [the comfortable room]_{7763-the comfortable room} , and [her]_119-lucilla own sober brain , which was not in the way of being put off its balance , seemed to turn round and round as [she]_119-lucilla looked into the fire . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was not one to throw the blame upon [[her]_119-lucilla father]_{292-her father} , as [Mrs John]_{89-mrs john} had done . On the contrary [she]_119-lucilla was sorry , profoundly sorry for [him]_{292-her father} , and made such a picture to [herself]_119-lucilla of what [his]_{292-her father} feelings must have been , when [he]_{292-her father} went into [[his]_{292-her father} room]_{741-his room} that night and knew that all [his]_{292-her father} hard - earned fortune was gone , that it made [her]_119-lucilla weep the deepest tears for [him]_{292-her father} that [she]_119-lucilla had yet shed . "_{[230-aunt jemima]} [Poor papa]_{4396-poor papa} ! " [she]_119-lucilla said to [herself]_119-lucilla ; and as [she]_119-lucilla was not much given to employing [her]_119-lucilla imagination in this way , and realising the feeling of [others]_2591-others , the effect was all the greater now . If [he]_{292-her father} had but told [her]_119-lucilla , and put off a share of the burden from [his]_{292-her father} own shoulders on to [hers]_119-lucilla who could have borne it ! but [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} had never done justice to [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's qualities . This , amid [her]_119-lucilla general sense of confusion and dizziness and insecurity , was the only clear thought that struck [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} ; and that it was very cold and must be freezing outside ; and how did [the poor people]_{6413-the poor people} manage who had not all [her]_119-lucilla present advantages ? [She]_119-lucilla tried to put away this revelation from [her]_119-lucilla , as [she]_119-lucilla had said to [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} , and keep it for a little at arm 's length , and get a night 's rest in the meantime , and so be able to bring a clear head to the contemplation of it to - morrow , which was the most judicious thing to do . But when the mind has been stimulated by such a shock , [Solomon]_249-solomon [himself]_249-solomon , [one]_4465-one would suppose , could scarcely , however clearly [he]_249-solomon might perceive what was best , take the judicious passive way . When [Lucilla]_119-lucilla got up from where [she]_119-lucilla was crouching before the fire , [she]_119-lucilla felt so giddy that [she]_119-lucilla could scarcely stand . [Her]_119-lucilla head was all queer , as [she]_119-lucilla had said , and [she]_119-lucilla had a singing in [her]_119-lucilla ears . [She]_119-lucilla [herself]_119-lucilla seemed to have changed along with [her]_119-lucilla position . An hour or two before , [she]_119-lucilla could have answered for [her]_119-lucilla own steadiness and self - possession in almost any circumstances , but now the blood seemed to be running a race in [her]_119-lucilla veins , and the strangest noises hummed in [her]_119-lucilla ears . [She]_119-lucilla felt ashamed of [her]_119-lucilla weakness , but [she]_119-lucilla could not help it ; and then [she]_119-lucilla was weak with grief and excitement and comparative fasting , which told for something , probably , in [her]_119-lucilla inability to bear so unlooked - for a blow . But [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} thought it was best to go down to [the drawing - room]_{4397-the drawing - room} for tea , as [she]_119-lucilla had said . To see everything just as it had been , utterly indifferent and unconscious of what had happened , made [her]_119-lucilla cry , and relieved [her]_119-lucilla giddiness by reviving [her]_119-lucilla grief ; and then the next minute a bewildering wonder seized [her]_119-lucilla as to what would become of [this drawing - room]_{7771-this drawing - room} , the scene of [her]_119-lucilla triumphs — who would live in it , and whom the things would go to — which made [her]_119-lucilla sick , and brought back the singing in [her]_119-lucilla ears . But on the whole [she]_119-lucilla took tea very quietly with [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} , who kept breaking into continual snatches of lamentation , but was always checked by [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's composed looks . If [she]_119-lucilla had not heard this extraordinary news , which made [the world]_{331-the world} turn round with [her]_119-lucilla , [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} would have felt that soft hush of exhaustion and grief subdued which , when the grief is not too urgent , comes after all is over ; and even now [she]_119-lucilla felt a certain comfort in the warm firelight and the change out of [[her]_119-lucilla own room]_{301-her own room} — where [she]_119-lucilla had been living shut up , with the blinds down , and the black dresses everywhere about , for so many dreary days . [John Brown]_{159-john brown} , who had charge of [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} 's affairs , came next day and explained everything to [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . [The lawyer]_{7774-the lawyer} had had one short interview with [[his]_{7774-the lawyer} client]_{7775-his client} after the news came , and [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} had borne it like [a man]_{285-a man} . [His]_3988-he face had changed a little , and [he]_3988-he had sat down , which [he]_3988-he was not in the habit of doing , and drawn a kind of shivering long breath ; and then [he]_3988-he had said , "_{[4396-poor papa]} [Poor Lucilla]_119-lucilla ! " to [himself]_3988-he . This was all [Mr Brown]_{115-mr cavendish} could say about the effect the shock had on [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} . And there was something in this very scanty information which gave [Lucilla]_119-lucilla a new pang of sorrow and consolation . "_[3988-he] And [he]_3988-he patted [me]_0-i on the shoulder that last night , " [she]_119-lucilla said , with tender tears ; and felt [she]_119-lucilla had never loved [[her]_119-lucilla father]_{292-her father} so well in all [her]_119-lucilla life — which is one of the sweeter uses of death which [many]_7779-many must have experienced , but which belonged to a more exquisite and penetrating kind of emotion than was common to [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . "_[3988-he] [I]_0-i thought [he]_3988-he looked a little broken when [he]_3988-he went out , " said [Mr Brown]_{115-mr cavendish} , "_[3988-he] but full of pluck and spirit , as [he]_3988-he always was . ' [I]_0-i am making a good deal of money , and [I]_0-i may live long enough to lay by a little still , ' were the last words [he]_3988-he said to [me]_0-i . [I]_0-i remember [he]_3988-he put a kind of emphasis on the may . Perhaps [he]_3988-he knew [he]_3988-he was not so strong as [he]_3988-he looked . [He]_3988-he was [a good man]_{4891-a good man} , [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , and there is [nobody]_4434-nobody that has not some kind thing to tell of [him]_3988-he , " said [the lawyer]_{7774-the lawyer} , with a certain moisture in [his]_{7774-the lawyer} eyes ; for there was [nobody in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} who did not miss [the old Doctor]_{971-the old doctor}]_{7781-nobody in carlingford who did not miss the old doctor} , and [John Brown]_{159-john brown} was very tender - hearted in [his]_{159-john brown} way . "_{[4434-nobody]} But [nobody]_4434-nobody can know what [a good father]_{3992-a good father} [he]_3988-he was , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , with a sob ; and [she]_119-lucilla meant it with all [her]_119-lucilla heart , thinking chiefly of [his]_3988-he hand on [her]_119-lucilla shoulder that last night , and of [the "_{[4434-nobody]} Poor Lucilla]_119-lucilla ! " in [[John Brown]_{159-john brown} 's office]_{7783-john brown 's office} ; though , after all , perhaps , it was not chiefly as [a tender father]_{7784-a tender father} that [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} shone , though [he]_3988-he gave [[his]_3988-he daughter]_{286-his daughter} all [she]_{286-his daughter} wanted or asked for . [Her]_119-lucilla grief was so true , and so little tinctured by any of that indignation over the unexpected loss , which [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} had not been able to conceal , that [John Brown]_{159-john brown} was quite touched , and felt [his]_3988-he heart warm to [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . [He]_3988-he explained it all very fully to [her]_119-lucilla when [she]_119-lucilla was composed enough to understand [him]_3988-he ; and as [he]_3988-he went through all the details the giddiness came back , and once more [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} felt [the world]_{331-the world} running round , and heard [his]_3988-he statement through the noises in [her]_119-lucilla ears . All this settled down , however , into a certain distinctness as [John Brown]_{159-john brown} , who was very clear - headed and good at making a concise statement , went on ; and gradually the gyrations became slower and slower , and [the great universe]_{7787-the great universe} became solid once more , and held to its moorings under [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's feet , and [she]_119-lucilla ceased to hear that supernatural hum and buzz . The vague shadows of chaos and ruin dispersed , and through them [she]_119-lucilla saw once more the real aspect of things . [She]_119-lucilla was not quite penniless . There was [the house]_{339-the house} , which was [a very good house]_{7789-a very good house} , and some little corners and scraps of money in the Funds , which were [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's very own , and could not be lost ; and last of all there was the business — the best practice in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} , and entire command of [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} . "_{[4434-nobody]} But what does that matter ? " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; "_{[4434-nobody]} if [poor papa]_{4396-poor papa} had retired indeed , as [I]_0-i used to beg [him]_{4396-poor papa} to do , and parted with it —— But [everybody]_{300-everybody} has begun to send for [Dr Rider]_{200-dr rider} already , " [she]_119-lucilla said , in an aggrieved voice ; and then for the first time [John Brown]_{159-john brown} remembered , to [his]_{159-john brown} confusion , that there was once said to be "_{[300-everybody]} something between " [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} and [Dr Rider]_{200-dr rider} ; which complicated the affair in the most uncomfortable way . "_{[200-dr rider]} Yes , " [he]_{159-john brown} said , "_{[200-dr rider]} and of course that would make it much more difficult to bring in [another man]_{3995-another man} ; but [Rider]_{200-dr rider} is [a very honourable young fellow]_{3996-a very honourable young fellow} , [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} — — " "_{[88-miss marjoribanks]} [He]_{200-dr rider} is not so very young , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . "_{[200-dr rider]} [He]_{200-dr rider} is quite as old as [I]_0-i am , though [no one]_{281-no one} ever would think so . [I]_0-i am sure [he]_{200-dr rider} is honourable , but what has that to do with it ? And [I]_0-i do think [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} might have done without — [anybody else]_{1725-anybody else} : for a day or two , considering when it was — — " And here [she]_119-lucilla stopped to cry , unreasonably , but yet very naturally ; for it did feel hard that in [the house to which [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} 's last visit]_{7790-the house to which dr marjoribanks 's last visit} had been paid , [another doctor]_{7791-another doctor} should have been called in next day . "_{[1725-anybody else]} What [I]_0-i meant to say , " said [John Brown]_{159-john brown} , "_[0-i] was , that [Dr Rider]_{200-dr rider} , though [he]_{200-dr rider} is not rich , and could not pay a large sum of money down , would be very glad to make some arrangement . [He]_{200-dr rider} is very anxious about it , and [he]_{200-dr rider} seemed [himself]_{200-dr rider} to think that if [you]_3999-you knew [his]_{200-dr rider} circumstances [you]_3999-you would not be disinclined to —— But as [I]_0-i did not at all know — — " [Lucilla]_119-lucilla caught , as it were , and met , and forced to face [her]_3999-you , [[her]_119-lucilla informant]_{7792-her informant} 's embarrassed , hesitating look . "_[3999-you] [You]_3999-you say this , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , "_[3999-you] because [people]_505-people used to say there was something between [us]_4001-us , and [you]_3999-you think [I]_0-i may have some feeling about it . But there never was anything between [us]_4001-us . [Anybody with a quarter of an eye]_{4002-anybody with a quarter of an eye} could have seen that [he]_{200-dr rider} was going out of [his]_{200-dr rider} senses about [that little Australian girl]_{4003-that little australian girl} . And [I]_0-i am rather fond of [men that are in love]_{4004-men that are in love} — it shows [they]_{4004-men that are in love} have some good in [them]_{4004-men that are in love} . But it is dreadful to talk of such things now , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , with a sigh of self - reproach . "_[3999-you] If [Dr Rider]_{200-dr rider} has any arrangement to propose , [I]_0-i should like to give [him]_{200-dr rider} the preference , please . [You]_3999-you see [they]_4005-they have begun to send for [him]_{200-dr rider} already in [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} . " "_[4005-they] [I]_0-i will do whatever [you]_3999-you think proper , " said [John Brown]_{159-john brown} , who was rather scared , and very much impressed by [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's candour . [Dr Rider]_{200-dr rider} had been [the first love of [[Mr Brown]_{115-mr cavendish} 's own wife]_{7794-mr brown 's own wife}]_{7793-the first love of mr brown 's own wife} , and [the lawyer]_{7774-the lawyer} had a curious kind of satisfaction in thinking that [this silly young fellow]_{7796-this silly young fellow} had thus lost [two admirable women]_{7797-two admirable women} , and that probably [the little Australian]_{7798-the little australian} was equally inferior to [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} and [Mrs Brown]_{250-mrs brown} . [He]_{200-dr rider} ought to have been grateful that [Dr Rider]_{200-dr rider} had left [the latter lady]_{7799-the latter lady} to [his]_{200-dr rider} own superior discrimination — and so [he]_{200-dr rider} was ; and yet it gave [him]_{200-dr rider} a certain odd satisfaction to think that [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} was not so happy as [he]_{200-dr rider} might have been . [He]_{200-dr rider} went away fully warranted to receive [Dr Rider]_{200-dr rider} 's proposition , and even , to a certain extent , to decide upon it — and [Lucilla]_119-lucilla threw [herself]_119-lucilla back in [her]_119-lucilla chair in [the silent drawing - room]_{7801-the silent drawing - room} , from which [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} had discreetly withdrawn , and began to think over the reality of [her]_119-lucilla position as [she]_119-lucilla now saw it for the first time . The sense of bewildering revolution and change was over ; for , strangely enough , the greater a change is the more easily the mind , after the first shock , accepts and gets accustomed to it . It was over , and [the world]_{331-the world} felt steady once more under [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's feet , and [she]_119-lucilla sat down , not precisely amid the ruins of [her]_119-lucilla happiness , but still in the presence of [many an imagination overthrown]_{7803-many an imagination overthrown} , to look at [her]_119-lucilla real position . It was not , after all , utter poverty , misery , and destitution , as at the first glance [she]_119-lucilla had believed . According to what [John Brown]_{159-john brown} had said , and a rapid calculation which [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had [herself]_119-lucilla made in passing , something approaching two hundred a year would be left to [her]_119-lucilla — just [a small single woman]_{7804-a small single woman} 's revenue , as [she]_119-lucilla thought to [herself]_119-lucilla . Two hundred a year ! All at once there came into [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's mind a sudden vision of [the two [Miss Ravenswoods]_{251-miss ravenswoods} , who had lived in that pretty set of rooms over [[Elsworthy]_{252-elsworthy} 's shop]_{7806-elsworthy 's shop} , facing into [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} , and who had kept [[a lady]_{4506-a lady} 's maid]_{7808-a lady 's maid}]_{7805-the two miss ravenswoods , who had lived in that pretty set of rooms over elsworthy 's shop , facing into grange lane , and who had kept a lady 's maid} , and asked [the best people in [the place]_{770-the place}]_{7809-the best people in the place} to tea , upon a very similar income , and how [their]_{7805-the two miss ravenswoods , who had lived in that pretty set of rooms over elsworthy 's shop , facing into grange lane , and who had kept a lady 's maid} achievements had been held up to [everybody]_{300-everybody} as a model of what genteel economy could do . [She]_119-lucilla thought of [them]_{7805-the two miss ravenswoods , who had lived in that pretty set of rooms over elsworthy 's shop , facing into grange lane , and who had kept a lady 's maid} , and [her]_119-lucilla heart sank within [her]_119-lucilla ; for it was not in [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's nature to live without a sphere , nor to disjoin [herself]_119-lucilla from [her]_119-lucilla fellow - creatures , nor to give up entirely the sovereign position [she]_119-lucilla had held for so many years . Whatever [she]_119-lucilla might ultimately do , it was clear that , in the meantime , [she]_119-lucilla could not make up [her]_119-lucilla mind to any such giving up of the battle as that . And then there was [the house]_{339-the house} . [She]_119-lucilla might let [it]_{339-the house} to [the Riders]_{7813-the riders} , and add probably another hundred a year to [her]_119-lucilla income ; for though [it]_{339-the house} was [an excellent house]_{7814-an excellent house} , and worth more than a hundred a year , still there was no competition for [houses in [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane}]_{7815-houses in grange lane} , and [the new Doctor]_{7816-the new doctor} was [the only probable tenant]_{7817-the only probable tenant} . And , to tell the truth , though [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was very reasonable , it went to [her]_119-lucilla heart at the present moment to think of letting [the house]_{339-the house} to [the new Doctor]_{7816-the new doctor} , and having [the patients]_{7820-the patients} come as usual , and the lamp lighted as of old , and nothing changed except the central figure of all . [She]_119-lucilla ought to have been above such sentimental ideas when a whole hundred pounds a year was in question ; but [she]_119-lucilla was not , which of itself was a strange phenomenon . If [she]_119-lucilla could have made up [her]_119-lucilla mind to that , there were a great many things that [she]_119-lucilla might have done . [She]_119-lucilla might still have gone abroad , and to some extent taken a limited share in what was going on in [some section of English society on [the Continent]_{983-the continent}]_{7821-some section of english society on the continent} . Or [she]_119-lucilla might have gone to one of [the mild centres of a similar kind of life in [England]_33-england]_{7823-the mild centres of a similar kind of life in england} . But such a prospect did not offer many attractions to [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . If [she]_119-lucilla had been rich , it would have been different . Thus there gradually dawned upon [her]_119-lucilla the germ of the plan [she]_119-lucilla ultimately adopted , and which was the only one that commended itself to [her]_119-lucilla feelings . Going away was expensive and troublesome at the best ; and even at [[Elsworthy]_{252-elsworthy} 's]_{7824-elsworthy 's} , if [she]_119-lucilla could have made up [her]_119-lucilla mind to such an expedient , [she]_119-lucilla would have been charged a pound a week for [the rooms]_{733-the rooms} alone , not to speak of all kinds of extras , and never having the satisfaction of feeling [yourself]_{7826-yourself} in [your]_{7826-yourself} own place . Under all the circumstances , it was impressed upon [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's mind that [her]_119-lucilla natural course was to stay still where [she]_119-lucilla was , and make no change . Why should [she]_119-lucilla make any change ? [The house]_{339-the house} was [her]_119-lucilla own , and did not cost anything , and if [Nancy]_102-nancy would but stand by [her]_119-lucilla and [one good maid]_{7828-one good maid} —— It was a venture ; but still [Lucilla]_119-lucilla felt as if [she]_119-lucilla might be equal to it . Though [she]_119-lucilla was [no mathematician]_{7829-no mathematician} , [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was very clever at mental arithmetic in a practical sort of way . [She]_119-lucilla put down lines upon lines of figures in [her]_119-lucilla head while [she]_119-lucilla sat musing in [her]_119-lucilla chair , and worked them out with wonderful skill and speed and accuracy . And the more [she]_119-lucilla thought of it , the more it seemed to [her]_119-lucilla that this was the thing to do . Why should [she]_119-lucilla retreat and leave [her]_119-lucilla native soil and [the neighbourhood of all [[her]_119-lucilla friends]_{1868-her friends}]_{7830-the neighbourhood of all her friends} because [she]_119-lucilla was poor and in trouble ? [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was not ashamed of being poor — nor even frightened by it , now that [she]_119-lucilla understood what it was — any more than [she]_119-lucilla would have been frightened , after the first shock , had [her]_119-lucilla poverty even been much more absolute . [She]_119-lucilla was standing alone at this moment as upon [a little island of as yet undisturbed seclusion and calm]_{7832-a little island of as yet undisturbed seclusion and calm} , and [she]_119-lucilla knew very well that outside a perfect sea of good advice would surge round [her]_119-lucilla as soon as [she]_119-lucilla was visible . In these circumstances [Lucilla]_119-lucilla took by instinct the only wise course : [she]_119-lucilla made up [her]_119-lucilla mind there and then with a perfect unanimity which is seldom to be gained when [counsellors]_{7833-counsellors} are admitted . And what [she]_119-lucilla decided upon , as was to be expected from [her]_119-lucilla character , was not to fly from [her]_119-lucilla misfortune and the scene of it , but to confront fate and take up [her]_119-lucilla lawful burden and stay still in [[her]_119-lucilla own house]_{5690-her own house} . It was the wisest and the easiest , and at the same time the most heroic course to adopt , and [she]_119-lucilla knew beforehand that it was one which would be approved of by [nobody]_4434-nobody . All this [Lucilla]_119-lucilla steadily faced and considered and made up [her]_119-lucilla mind to while [she]_119-lucilla sat alone ; although silence and solitude and desolation seemed to have suddenly come in and taken possession all around [her]_119-lucilla of [the once gay and brilliant room]_{7836-the once gay and brilliant room} . [She]_119-lucilla had just made [her]_119-lucilla final decision when [she]_119-lucilla was rejoined by [[her]_119-lucilla aunt]_{7102-her aunt} , who , [everybody]_{300-everybody} said , was at this trying moment like [a mother]_{4424-a mother} to [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . Yet [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} , too , had changed a little since [[her]_{230-aunt jemima} brother - in - law]_{7091-her brother - in - law} 's death . [She]_{230-aunt jemima} was very fond of [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , and meant every word [she]_{230-aunt jemima} had said about giving [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} [a home]_{6459-a home} , and still meant it . But [she]_{230-aunt jemima} did not feel so certain now as [she]_{230-aunt jemima} had done about [Tom]_117-tom 's love for [[his]_117-tom cousin]_{917-his cousin} , nor at all anxious to have [him]_117-tom come [home]_287-home just at this moment ; and for another thing , [she]_{230-aunt jemima} had got a way of prowling about [the house]_{339-the house} and looking at the furniture in a speculative , auctioneering sort of way . "_[3999-you] It must be all sold , of course , " [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} had said to [herself]_0-i , "_[0-i] and [I]_0-i may as well look what things would suit [me]_0-i ; there is a little chiffonier that [I]_0-i have always wanted for [[my]_0-i drawing - room]_{4006-my drawing - room} , and [Lucilla]_119-lucilla would like to see a few of the old things about [her]_119-lucilla , [poor dear]_{4981-poor dear} . " With this idea [Mrs John]_{89-mrs john} gave [herself]_{89-mrs john} a great deal of unnecessary fatigue , and gave much offence to [the servants]_{4432-the servants} by making pilgrimages all over [the house]_{339-the house} , turning up at the most unlikely places and poking about in [the least frequented rooms]_{7847-the least frequented rooms} . It was a perfectly virtuous and even amiable thing to do , for it was better , as [she]_{230-aunt jemima} reasoned , that [they]_{4432-the servants} should go to [her]_{230-aunt jemima} than to [a stranger]_{4528-a stranger} , and it would be nice for [Lucilla]_119-lucilla to feel that [she]_119-lucilla had some of the old things about [her]_119-lucilla ; but then such delicate motives are seldom appreciated by [the homely critics]_{7849-the homely critics} [downstairs]_{302-downstairs} . It was with something of this same air that [she]_{230-aunt jemima} came into [the drawing - room]_{4397-the drawing - room} , where [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was . [She]_{230-aunt jemima} could not help laying [her]_{230-aunt jemima} hand in a suggestive sort of way on a small table which [she]_{230-aunt jemima} had to pass , as if [she]_{230-aunt jemima} were saying to [herself]_{230-aunt jemima} ( as indeed [she]_{230-aunt jemima} was saying ) , "_[4009-he] The veneer has been broken off at that side , and the foot is mended ; it will bring very little ; and yet it looks well when [you]_4008-you do n't look too close . " Such were the ideas with which [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} 's mind was filled . But yet [she]_{230-aunt jemima} came forward with a great deal of sympathy and curiosity , and forgot about the furniture in presence of [[her]_{230-aunt jemima} afflicted niece]_{7852-her afflicted niece} . "_[4009-he] Did [he]_4009-he tell [you]_4008-you anything , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ? " said [Mrs John]_{89-mrs john} ; "_[4009-he] of course [he]_4009-he must have told [you]_4008-you something — but anything satisfactory , [I]_0-i mean . " "_[4009-he] [I]_0-i do n't know if [you]_0-i can call it satisfactory , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , with a sudden rush of softer thoughts ; "_[0-i] but it was a comfort to hear it . [He]_4009-he told [me]_0-i something about [dear papa]_{303-dear papa} , [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} . After [he]_4009-he had heard of that , [you]_4008-you know — all that [he]_4009-he said was , [Poor Lucilla]_119-lucilla ! And do n't [you]_4008-you remember how [he]_4009-he put [his]_4009-he hand on [my]_0-i shoulder that last night ? [I]_0-i am so — so — glad [he]_4009-he did it , " sobbed [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . It may be supposed it was an abrupt transition from [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} calculations ; but after all it was only a different branch of the same subject ; and [Lucilla]_119-lucilla in all [her]_119-lucilla life had never before shed such poignant and tender tears . "_[4009-he] [He]_4009-he might well say , [Poor Lucilla]_119-lucilla ! " said [Mrs John—"brought]_{253-mrs john—"brought}_{[119-lucilla]} up as [you]_4008-you have been , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4403-my dear} ; and did not [you]_4008-you hear anything more important?—I mean , more important in a worldly point of view , " [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} added , correcting [herself]_{230-aunt jemima} , "_{[119-lucilla]} of course , it must be the greatest comfort to hear something about [[your]_4008-you poor papa]_{4012-your poor papa} . " And then [Lucilla]_119-lucilla unfolded [John Brown]_{159-john brown} 's further particulars to [[her]_119-lucilla surprised hearer]_{7853-her surprised hearer} . [Mrs John]_{89-mrs john} lived upon a smallish income [herself]_{89-mrs john} , and [she]_{89-mrs john} was not so contemptuous of the two hundred a year . "_{[119-lucilla]} And [the house]_{339-the house} , " [she]_{89-mrs john} said—"the_{[119-lucilla]} [house]_598-house would bring [you]_4008-you in another hundred , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . [The Riders]_{7813-the riders} , [I]_0-i am sure , would take it directly , and perhaps a great part of the furniture too . Three hundred would not be so bad for [a single woman]_{3939-a single woman} . Did [you]_4008-you say anything about the furniture , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4403-my dear} ? " [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} added , half regretfully , for [she]_{230-aunt jemima} did feel that [she]_{230-aunt jemima} would be sorry to lose that chiffonier . "_[4008-you] [I]_0-i think [I]_0-i shall stay in [the house]_{339-the house} , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; "_[4008-you] [you]_4008-you may think it silly , [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} , but [I]_0-i was born in [it]_{339-the house} , and — — " "_[0-i] Stay in [the house]_{339-the house} ! " [Mrs John]_{89-mrs john} said , with a gasp . [She]_{89-mrs john} did not think it silly , but simple madness , and so [she]_{89-mrs john} told [[her]_{89-mrs john} niece]_{1267-her niece} . If [Lucilla]_119-lucilla could not make up [her]_119-lucilla mind to [[Elsworthy]_{252-elsworthy} 's]_{7824-elsworthy 's} , there was [Brighton]_65-brighton and Bath and [Cheltenham]_{66-cheltenham} , and a hundred other places where [a single woman]_{3939-a single woman} might be very comfortable on three hundred a year . And to lose a third part of [her]_119-lucilla income for a piece of sentiment was so utterly unlike any conception [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} had ever formed of [[her]_{230-aunt jemima} niece]_{1267-her niece} . It was unlike [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} ; but there are times of life when even [the most reasonable people]_{7858-the most reasonable people} are inconsistent . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , though [she]_119-lucilla felt it was open to grave criticism , felt only more confirmed in [her]_119-lucilla resolution by [[her]_119-lucilla aunt]_{7102-her aunt} 's remarks . [She]_119-lucilla heard a voice [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} could not hear , and that voice said , Stay ! It must be allowed that [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's decision caused very general surprise in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} , where [people]_505-people had been disposed to think that [she]_119-lucilla would be rather glad , now that things were so changed , to get away . To be sure it was not known for some time ; but [everybody]_{300-everybody} 's idea was that , being thus left alone in [the world]_{331-the world} , and in circumstances so reduced , [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} naturally would go to live with [somebody]_312-somebody . Perhaps with [[her]_119-lucilla aunt]_{7102-her aunt} , who had something , though [she]_{7102-her aunt} was not rich ; perhaps , after a little , to visit about among [[her]_{7102-her aunt} friends]_{1868-her friends} , of whom [she]_{7102-her aunt} had so many . [Nobody]_4434-nobody doubted that [Lucilla]_119-lucilla would abdicate at once , and a certain uneasy , yet delicious , sense of freedom had already stolen into the hearts of [some of [the ladies in [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane}]_{7868-the ladies in grange lane}]_{7867-some of the ladies in grange lane} . [They]_505-people lamented , it is true , the state of chaos into which everything would fall , and the dreadful loss [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} would be to society ; but still , freedom is a noble thing , and [[Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's subjects]_{7869-lucilla 's subjects} contemplated [their]_{7869-lucilla 's subjects} emancipation with a certain guilty delight . It was , at the same time , a most fertile subject of discussion in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} , and gave rise to all those lively speculations and consultations , and oft - renewed comparing of notes , which take the place of bets in [the feminine community]_{7870-the feminine community} . The [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} ladies as good as betted upon [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , whether [she]_119-lucilla would go with [[her]_{7102-her aunt} aunt]_{7102-her aunt} , or pay [Mrs Beverley]_{235-mrs beverley} a visit at [the Deanery]_{7872-the deanery} , or retire to [Mount Pleasant]_{2-mount pleasant} for a little , where those good old [Miss Blounts]_{142-the miss blounts} were so fond of [her]_119-lucilla . Each of these opinions had [its backers]_{7873-its backers} , if it is not profane to say so ; and the discussion which of [them]_505-people [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} would choose waxed very warm . It almost put the election out of [people]_505-people 's heads ; and indeed the election had been sadly damaged in interest and social importance by the sad and most unexpected event which had just happened in [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} . But when the fact was really known , it would be difficult to describe the sense of guilt and horror which filled many innocent bosoms . The bound of freedom had been premature — liberty and equality had not come yet , notwithstanding that too early unwise élan of republican satisfaction . It was true that [she]_119-lucilla was in deep mourning , and that for a year , at least , society must be left to [its]_7875-its own devices ; and it was true , also , that [she]_119-lucilla was poor — which might naturally be supposed a damper upon [her]_119-lucilla energies — but , at the same time , [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} knew [[its]_{3-carlingford} [Lucilla]_119-lucilla]_{7876-its lucilla} . As long as [she]_119-lucilla remained in [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} , even though retired and in crape , [the constitutional monarch]_{7877-the constitutional monarch} was still present among [[her]_119-lucilla subjects]_{663-her subjects} ; and [nobody]_4434-nobody could usurp [her]_119-lucilla place or show that utter indifference to [her]_119-lucilla regulations which [some revolutionaries]_{7880-some revolutionaries} had dreamed of . Such an idea would have gone direct in the face of the British Constitution , and the sense of [the community]_{1480-the community} would have been dead against it . But [everybody who had speculated upon [her]_119-lucilla proceedings]_{7882-everybody who had speculated upon her proceedings} disapproved of [Lucilla]_119-lucilla in [her]_119-lucilla most unlooked - for resolution . [Some]_645-some could not think how [she]_119-lucilla could bear it , staying on there when everything was so changed ; and [some]_645-some said it was a weakness [they]_645-some could never have believed to exist in [her]_119-lucilla ; and [some]_645-some — for there are [spiteful people everywhere]_{7886-spiteful people everywhere} — breathed the names of [Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} and [Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} , [the rival candidates]_{7887-the rival candidates} , and hinted that [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had something in [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} mind to justify [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} lingering . If [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had not been supported by a conscious sense of rectitude , [she]_119-lucilla must have broken down before this universal disapprobation . Not a soul in [the world]_{331-the world} except one supported [her]_119-lucilla in [her]_119-lucilla resolution , and that was perhaps , of all others , [the one least likely to be able to judge]_{7889-the one least likely to be able to judge} . And it was not for want of opportunity to go elsewhere . [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} , as has been seen , did not lose an instant in offering the shelter of [[her]_{230-aunt jemima} house]_{2364-her house} to [[her]_{230-aunt jemima} niece]_{1267-her niece} ; and [Mrs Beverley]_{235-mrs beverley} wrote the longest , kindest , most incoherent letter begging [[her]_{235-mrs beverley} dear]_{274-her dear} [Lucilla]_119-lucilla to come to [her]_{235-mrs beverley} immediately for a long visit , and adding , that though [she]_119-lucilla had to go out a good deal into society , [she]_119-lucilla need n't mind , for that everything [she]_119-lucilla could think of would be done to make [her]_119-lucilla comfortable ; to which [Dr Beverley]_{254-dr beverley} [himself]_{254-dr beverley} , who was now [a dean]_{5298-a dean} , added an equally kind postscript , begging [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} to make [her]_4020-her home at [the Deanery]_{7872-the deanery} "_[4020-her] until [she]_4020-her saw how things were to be . " "_[4020-her] [He]_4021-he would have found [me]_0-i a place , perhaps , " [Lucilla]_119-lucilla said , when [she]_119-lucilla folded up the letter — and this was a terrible mode of expression to the genteel ears of [Mrs John]_{89-mrs john} . "_[4021-he] [I]_0-i wish [you]_0-i would not use such words , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4403-my dear} , " said [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} ; "_[0-i] even if [you]_0-i had been as poor as [you]_0-i thought , [[my]_0-i house]_{5037-my house} would always have been [a home for [you]_0-i]_{4024-a home for you} . Thank Heaven [I]_0-i have enough for both ; [you]_0-i never needed to have thought , under any circumstances , of taking a — a situation . It is a thing [I]_0-i could never have consented to,"—which was a very handsome thing of [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} to say . "_[4025-aunt] Thank [you]_0-i , [aunt]_4025-aunt , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , but [she]_119-lucilla sighed ; for , though it was very kind , what was [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} to have done with [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} in such a dowager establishment ? And then [Colonel Chiley]_{103-colonel chiley} came in , who had also [his]_{103-colonel chiley} proposal to make . "_[4026-she] [She]_4026-she sent [me]_0-i , " [the Colonel]_{595-the colonel} said ; "_[4026-she] it 's been a sad business for [us]_4027-us all , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; [I]_0-i do n't know when [I]_0-i have felt anything more ; and as for [her]_4026-she , [you]_0-i know , [she]_4026-she has never held up [her]_4026-she head since — — " "_[4026-she] [Dear Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} ! " [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} said , unable to resist the old affection ; "_{[96-mrs chiley]} and yet [I]_0-i heard [she]_4026-she had sent for [Dr Rider]_{200-dr rider} directly , " [Lucilla]_119-lucilla added . [She]_119-lucilla knew it was quite natural , and perhaps quite necessary , but then it did seem hard that [[his]_{200-dr rider} own friends]_{7896-his own friends} should be the first to replace [[her]_4026-she dear papa]_{366-her dear papa} . "_[4026-she] It was [I]_0-i did that , " said [the Colonel]_{595-the colonel} . "_[0-i] What was [a man]_{285-a man} to do ? [I]_0-i was horribly cut up , but [I]_0-i could not stand and see [her]_4026-she making [herself]_4026-she worse ; and [I]_0-i said [you]_0-i had too much sense to mind — — " "_[0-i] So [I]_0-i ought , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , with penitence , "_[0-i] but when [I]_0-i remembered where [he]_{200-dr rider} was last , the very last place — — " It was hard upon [the Colonel]_{595-the colonel} to stand by and see [a woman]_{4411-a woman} cry . It was a thing [he]_{595-the colonel} could never stand , as [he]_{595-the colonel} had always said to [[his]_{595-the colonel} wife]_{345-his wife} . [He]_{595-the colonel} took the poker , which was [his]_{595-the colonel} favourite resource , and made one of [his]_{595-the colonel} tremendous dashes at the fire , to give [Lucilla]_119-lucilla time to recover [herself]_119-lucilla , and then [he]_{595-the colonel} turned to [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} , who sat pensively by : "_[4026-she] [She]_4026-she sent [me]_0-i , " said [the Colonel]_{595-the colonel} , who did not think [[his]_{595-the colonel} wife]_{345-his wife} needed any other name—"not_[4026-she] that [I]_0-i would not have come of [my]_0-i own accord ; [we]_4029-we want [Lucilla]_119-lucilla to go to [us]_4029-we , [you]_4030-you see . [I]_0-i do n't know what plans [she]_4026-she may have been making , but [we]_4029-we 're both very fond of [her]_4026-she — [she]_4026-she knows that . [I]_0-i think , if [you]_4030-you have not settled upon anything , the best that [Lucilla]_119-lucilla can do is to come to [us]_4029-we . [She]_119-lucilla 'll be the same as at [home]_287-home , and always [somebody]_312-somebody to look after [her]_119-lucilla — — " [The old Colonel]_{2036-the old colonel} was standing before the fire , wavering a little on [his]_{2036-the old colonel} long unsteady old legs , and looking wonderfully well preserved , and old and feeble ; and [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , though [she]_119-lucilla was in mourning , was so full of life and force in [her]_119-lucilla way . It was a curious sort of protection to offer [her]_119-lucilla , and yet it was real protection , and love and succour , though , Heaven knows ! it might not perhaps last out the year . "_{[312-somebody]} [I]_0-i am sure , [Colonel Chiley]_{103-colonel chiley} , it is a very kind offer , " said [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} , "_{[103-colonel chiley]} and [I]_0-i would have been thankful if [she]_4026-she could have made up [her]_4026-she mind to go with [me]_0-i . But [I]_0-i must say [she]_4026-she has taken a very queer notion into [her]_4026-she head — a thing [I]_0-i should never have expected from [Lucilla]_119-lucilla — [she]_4026-she says [she]_4026-she will stay [here]_4529-here . " "_[4026-she] [Here?—ah]_{255-here?—ah} — eh — what does [she]_4026-she mean by here ? " said [the Colonel]_{595-the colonel} . "_[4026-she] Here , [Colonel Chiley]_{103-colonel chiley} , in [this great big melancholy house]_{4034-this great big melancholy house} . [I]_0-i have been thinking about it , and talking about it till [my]_0-i head goes round and round . Unless [she]_4026-she were to take [Inmates]_256-inmates , " said [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} , in a resigned and doleful voice . As for [the Colonel]_{595-the colonel} , [he]_{595-the colonel} was petrified , and for a long time had not a word to say . "_[4026-she] [Here!—By Jove]_130-jove , [I]_0-i think [she]_4026-she must have lost [her]_4026-she senses , " said [the old soldier]_{2047-the old soldier} . "_[4026-she] Why , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , [I]_0-i — [I]_0-i thought — wasn't there something about the money being lost ? [You]_119-lucilla could n't keep up [this house]_{4035-this house} under a — fifteen hundred a year at least ; [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} spent a mint of money;—you must be going out of [your]_119-lucilla senses . And to have [all the sick people]_{4037-all the sick people} coming , and the bell ringing of nights . Bless [my]_0-i soul ! it would kill [anybody]_313-anybody , " said [Colonel Chiley]_{103-colonel chiley} . "_{[119-lucilla]} Put on [your]_119-lucilla bonnet , and come out with [me]_0-i ; shutting [her]_4026-she up here , and letting [her]_4026-she cry , and so forth — [I]_0-i do n't say it ai n't natural — I'm terribly cut up [myself]_0-i whenever [I]_0-i think of it ; but it 's been too much for [her]_4026-she head , " said [the Colonel]_{595-the colonel} , with anxiety and consternation mingling in [his]_{595-the colonel} face . "_[4026-she] Unless [she]_4026-she were to take [Inmates]_4039-inmates , [you]_119-lucilla know , " said [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} , in a sepulchral voice . There was something in the word that seemed to carry out to a point of reality much beyond anything [he]_{595-the colonel} had dreamt of , the suggestion [Colonel Chiley]_{103-colonel chiley} had just made . "_[4026-she] [Inmates]_4039-inmates ! [Lord]_4041-lord bless [my]_0-i soul ! what do [you]_119-lucilla mean , [ma'am]_4042-ma'am ? " said [the old soldier]_{2047-the old soldier} . "_{[119-lucilla]} [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , put on [your]_119-lucilla bonnet directly , and come and have a little fresh air . [She]_4026-she 'll soon be [an inmate]_{4043-an inmate} [herself]_4026-she if [we]_4044-we leave [her]_4026-she here , " [the Colonel]_{595-the colonel} said . [They]_4044-we were all very sad and grave , and yet it was a droll scene ; and then [the old hero]_{7911-the old hero} offered [Lucilla]_119-lucilla [his]_{7911-the old hero} arm , and led [her]_119-lucilla to the door . "_[4026-she] [You]_119-lucilla 'll find [me]_0-i in [the hall]_{4045-the hall} as soon as [you]_119-lucilla are ready , " [he]_0-i said , in tones half gruff , half tender , and was glad to go [downstairs]_{302-downstairs} , though it was cold , and put on [his]_0-i greatcoat with the aid of [Thomas]_117-tom , and stand warming the tips of [his]_0-i boots at [the hall]_{4045-the hall} fire . As for [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , [she]_119-lucilla obeyed [him]_0-i without a word ; and it was with [his]_0-i unsteady but kind old arm to lean upon that [she]_119-lucilla first saw how [the familiar world]_{7914-the familiar world} looked through the mist of this strange change that had come over it , and through the blackness of [her]_119-lucilla crape veil . But though [she]_119-lucilla succeeded in satisfying [[her]_119-lucilla friends]_{1868-her friends} that [she]_119-lucilla had made up [her]_119-lucilla mind , [she]_119-lucilla did not secure [their]_{1868-her friends} approval . There were so many objections to [her]_119-lucilla plan . "_{[119-lucilla]} If [you]_4046-you had been rich even , [I]_0-i do n't think [I]_0-i should have approved of it , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , " [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} said , with tears ; "_{[119-lucilla]} and [I]_0-i think [we]_4047-we could have made [you]_4046-you happy [here]_4529-here . " So [the good old lady]_{7916-the good old lady} spoke , looking round [[her]_{7916-the good old lady} pretty room , which was so warm and cheery and bright , and where [the Colonel]_{595-the colonel} , neat and precise as if [he]_{595-the colonel} had come out of a box]_{7917-her pretty room , which was so warm and cheery and bright , and where the colonel , neat and precise as if he had come out of a box} , was standing poking the fire . It looked all very solid and substantial , and yet it was as unstable as any gossamer that [the careless passenger]_{7919-the careless passenger} might brush away . [The two good people]_{7920-the two good people} were so old that [they]_{7920-the two good people} had forgotten to remember [they]_{7920-the two good people} were old . But neither did [Lucilla]_119-lucilla think of that . This was really what [she]_119-lucilla thought and partly said : "_[0-i] [I]_0-i am in [[my]_0-i own house]_{5397-my own house} , that wants no expense nor changing , and [Nancy]_102-nancy is getting old , and does not mind standing by [me]_0-i . And it is not so much trouble after all keeping everything nice when there is [no gentleman]_{4050-no gentleman} coming in , and nothing else to do . And , besides , [I]_0-i do n't mean to be [Lucilla Marjoribanks]_119-lucilla for ever and ever . " This was the general scope , without going into all the details , of what [Lucilla]_119-lucilla said . But , at the same time , though [she]_119-lucilla was so happy as not to be disturbed in [her]_119-lucilla decision , or made uncomfortable , either by lamentation or remonstrance , and had no doubt in [her]_119-lucilla mind that [she]_119-lucilla was doing right , it was disagreeable to [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} to go thus in the face of all [[her]_119-lucilla friends]_{1868-her friends} . [She]_119-lucilla went [home]_287-home by [herself]_119-lucilla , and [the house]_{339-the house} did look dreary from the outside . It was just as [it]_{339-the house} had always been , for [none of [the servants]_{4432-the servants}]_{7924-none of the servants} were dismissed as yet , nor any external change made ; but still a look as if it had fallen asleep — a look as if it too had died somehow , and only pretended to be [a house]_{2068-a house} and [home]_287-home — was apparent , in the aspect of [the place]_{770-the place} ; and when [the servants]_{4432-the servants} were gone , and [nobody]_4434-nobody remained except [Lucilla]_119-lucilla and [[her]_119-lucilla faithful [Nancy]_102-nancy]_{7931-her faithful nancy} , and [a young maid]_{7932-a young maid} — which must be the furthest limit of [[Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's household]_{7933-miss marjoribanks 's household} , and difficult enough to maintain upon two hundred a year — what would it look like ? This thought was more discouraging than any remonstrances ; and it was with a heavy heart that [Lucilla]_119-lucilla re - entered [[her]_119-lucilla solitary house]_{7934-her solitary house} . [She]_119-lucilla told [Thomas]_117-tom to follow [her]_119-lucilla [upstairs]_362-upstairs ; and when [she]_119-lucilla sank , tired , into a chair , and put up [her]_119-lucilla veil before commencing to speak to [him]_117-tom , it was all [she]_119-lucilla could do to keep from crying . The depressing influences of this sad week had told so much on [her]_119-lucilla , that [she]_119-lucilla was quite fatigued by [her]_119-lucilla walk to see [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} ; and [Thomas]_117-tom , too , knew why [he]_117-tom had been called , and stood in a formal manner before [her]_119-lucilla , with [his]_117-tom hands crossed , against the closed door . When [she]_119-lucilla put back [her]_119-lucilla thick black veil , the last climax of painful change came upon [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . [She]_119-lucilla did not feel as if [she]_119-lucilla were [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; so discouraged and depressed and pale , and tired with [her]_119-lucilla walk as [she]_119-lucilla was , with all sorts of projects and plans so quenched out of [her]_119-lucilla ; almost if [she]_119-lucilla had been charged with being [somebody else]_{5385-somebody else} , the imputation was one which [she]_119-lucilla could not have denied . "_[0-i] [Thomas]_117-tom , " [she]_119-lucilla said faintly , "_[117-tom] [I]_0-i think [I]_0-i ought to speak to [you]_117-tom [myself]_0-i about all that has happened — [we]_4051-we are [such old friends]_{3088-such old friends} , and [you]_117-tom have been such [a good kind servant]_{4053-a good kind servant} . [You]_117-tom know [I]_0-i sha n't be able to keep up — — " "_[0-i] And sorry [we]_4051-we all was , [Miss]_4054-miss , to hear it , " said [Thomas]_117-tom , when [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's utterance failed . "_[4054-miss] [I]_0-i am sure there never was [a better master]_{4055-a better master} , though particular ; and for [a comfortabler house]_{4056-a comfortabler house} — — " "_[0-i] If [I]_0-i had been as [poor papa]_{4396-poor papa} expected to leave [me]_0-i , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , after a little pause , "_[0-i] everything would have gone on as usual : but after [your]_117-tom long service [here]_4529-here , and so many people as know [you]_117-tom , [Thomas]_117-tom , [you]_117-tom will have no difficulty in getting as good a place : and [you]_117-tom know that anything [I]_0-i can say — — " "_[0-i] Thank [you]_4054-miss , [Miss]_4059-miss , " said [Thomas]_117-tom ; and then [he]_117-tom made a pause . "_[4059-miss] It was not exactly that as [I]_0-i was thinking of ; [I]_0-i 've set [my]_0-i heart , this many a day , on a little business . If [you]_4054-miss would be so kind as to speak a word for [me]_0-i to [the gentlemen]_{574-the gentlemen} as has [the licensing]_{4061-the licensing} . There ai n't [nobody]_4434-nobody as knows better how — — " "_{[4434-nobody]} What kind of a business , [Thomas]_117-tom ? " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , who cheered up a little in ready interest , and would have been very glad if [she]_119-lucilla could have taken a little business too . "_[117-tom] Well , [Miss]_4063-miss , a kind of [a quiet — public - house]_{4064-a quiet — public - house} , if [I]_0-i do n't make too bold to name [it]_4065-it , " said [Thomas]_117-tom , with a deprecating air—"not_[4067-miss] one of [them]_4066-them drinking - places , [Miss]_4067-miss , as , [I]_0-i know , [ladies]_581-ladies ca n't abide ; but [many a man]_{4069-many a man} , as is [a very decent man]_{4070-a very decent man} , wants [his]_{4069-many a man} pint o ' beer now and again , and [their]_{4069-many a man} little sort of clubs of a night as well as [the gentlefolks]_{4071-the gentlefolks} ; and it 's [my]_0-i opinion , [Miss]_4072-miss , as it 's [a man]_{285-a man} 's dooty to see as that sort of thing do n't go too far , and yet as [his]_{285-a man} fellow - creatures has [their]_{4069-many a man} bit of pleasure , " said [Thomas]_117-tom , who naturally took the defensive side . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i am sure [you]_0-i are quite right , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , cheering up more and more , and instinctively , with [her]_119-lucilla old statesmanlike breadth of view , throwing a rapid glance upon the subject to see what capabilities there might be in it ; "_[0-i] and [I]_0-i hope [you]_0-i will try always to exercise a good influence — What is all that noise and shouting out of doors ? " "_{[4074-the candidates]} It 's one of [the candidates]_{4074-the candidates} , [Miss]_4389-miss , " said [Thomas]_117-tom , "_[4389-miss] as is [addressing of the bargemen at [the top o ' [Prickett 's Lane]_{67-prickett 's lane}]_{4077-the top o ' prickett 's lane}]_{4076-addressing of the bargemen at the top o ' prickett 's lane} . " "_{[4076-addressing of the bargemen at the top o ' prickett 's lane]} Ah ! " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; and a deep sigh escaped from [her]_119-lucilla bosom . "_{[4076-addressing of the bargemen at the top o ' prickett 's lane]} But [you]_0-i can not do anything of that kind , [you]_0-i know , [Thomas]_117-tom , without [a wife]_{4078-a wife} . " "_[4079-miss] Yes , [Miss]_4079-miss , " said [Thomas]_117-tom , with great confusion and embarrassment ; "_[4079-miss] that was just what [I]_0-i was going to say . [Me]_0-i and [Betsy]_102-nancy — — " "_[102-nancy] [Betsy]_102-nancy ! " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , with dismay ; for it had been [Betsy]_102-nancy [she]_119-lucilla had specially fixed upon as [the handy , willing , cheerful maid who , when there was [no gentleman]_{4050-no gentleman} coming in , and little else to do , might keep even [this big house]_{7939-this big house} in order]_{7937-the handy , willing , cheerful maid who , when there was no gentleman coming in , and little else to do , might keep even this big house in order} . [She]_119-lucilla sighed ; but it was not in [her]_119-lucilla power , even if [she]_119-lucilla had desired it , to put any restriction upon [Betsy]_102-nancy 's wishes . And it was not without a momentary envy that [she]_119-lucilla received the intelligence . It was life [the housemaid]_{7940-the housemaid} was about to enter on — active life of [her]_{7940-the housemaid} own , with an object and meaning — clogged by [Thomas]_117-tom , no doubt , who did not appear to [Lucilla]_119-lucilla as the bright spot in the picture — but still independent life ; whereas [[her]_119-lucilla mistress]_{5722-her mistress} knew of nothing particularly interesting in [her]_{5722-her mistress} own uncertain future . [She]_119-lucilla was roused from [her]_119-lucilla momentary meditation by the distant shouts which came from the top of [Prickett 's Lane]_{67-prickett 's lane} , and sighed again , without knowing it , as [she]_119-lucilla spoke . "_[102-nancy] It 's a pity [you]_4080-you had not got [[your]_4080-you — little inn]_{4081-your — little inn} , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , for the sake of euphony , "_[4080-you] six months or a year ago , for then [you]_4080-you might have voted for [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} , [Thomas]_117-tom . [I]_0-i had forgotten about the election until now . " "_[0-i] Not as that need n't stand in the way , [Miss]_4082-miss , " said [Thomas]_117-tom eagerly ; "_[4082-miss] there 's [[Betsy]_102-nancy 's brother]_{4083-betsy 's brother} as has it now , and [he]_{4083-betsy 's brother} ai n't made up [his]_{4083-betsy 's brother} mind about [his]_{4083-betsy 's brother} vote ; and if [he]_{4083-betsy 's brother} knowed as it would be any comfort to [you]_4082-miss — — " "_{[4083-betsy 's brother]} Of course it will be a comfort to [me]_0-i ! " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} ; and [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} got up from [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} chair with a sense that [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was still not altogether useless in [the world]_{331-the world} . "_{[4083-betsy 's brother]} Go and speak to [him]_{222-mr ashburton} directly , [Thomas]_117-tom ; and here 's one of [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} 's colours that [I]_0-i made up [myself]_0-i ; and tell [him]_{222-mr ashburton} that there can be no doubt [he]_{222-mr ashburton} is [the man for [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{3575-the man for carlingford} ; and send up [Nancy]_102-nancy to [me]_0-i . And [I]_0-i hope [Betsy]_102-nancy and [you]_117-tom will be very happy , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had been dreadfully down , but [the rebound]_{7943-the rebound} was all the more grateful . "_[117-tom] [I]_0-i am not done with yet , and , thank [Heaven]_136-heaven ! there must always be something to do , " [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} said to [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} when [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was alone . And [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} threw off [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} shawl , and began to make [the drawing - room]_{4397-the drawing - room} look like itself ; not that it was not perfectly in order , and as neat as [a room]_{3285-a room} could be ; but still the neatness savoured of [Betsy]_102-nancy , and not of [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , in five minutes , made it look like [that cosy empire of hospitality and kindness and talk and wit , and everything pleasant , that it used to be]_{7946-that cosy empire of hospitality and kindness and talk and wit , and everything pleasant , that it used to be} ; and then , when [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had finished , [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} sat down and had a good cry , which did not do [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} any harm . Then [Nancy]_102-nancy appeared , disturbed in [her]_102-nancy preparations for dinner , and with [her]_102-nancy arms wrapped in [her]_102-nancy apron , looking glum and defiant . [Hers]_102-nancy was not the resigned and resourceful preparation for [her]_102-nancy fate which had appeared in [Thomas]_117-tom . [She]_102-nancy came in , and put the door ajar , and leant [her]_102-nancy back against the sharp edge . [She]_102-nancy might be sent off like the rest , if that was [Miss Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's meaning — [her]_102-nancy that had been in [the house]_{339-the house} off and on for more than thirty years ; but if it was so , at least [she]_102-nancy would not give up without unfolding a bit of [her]_102-nancy mind . "_[136-heaven] Come in , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , drying [her]_119-lucilla eyes—"come_[136-heaven] in and shut the door ; [you]_4085-you had better come and sit down here , [Nancy]_102-nancy , for [I]_0-i have a great deal to say , and [I]_0-i want to speak to [you]_4085-you as [a friend]_{7415-a friend} . " [Nancy]_102-nancy shut the door , but [she]_102-nancy thought to [herself]_102-nancy that [she]_102-nancy knew what all this meant , and made but a very little movement into [the room]_{395-the room} , looking more forbidding than ever . "_[0-i] Thank [you]_0-i all the same , [Miss Lucilla]_119-lucilla , but [I]_0-i ai n't too old to stand , " [she]_102-nancy said ; and stood firm to meet the shock , with [her]_102-nancy arms folded under [her]_102-nancy apron , thinking in [her]_102-nancy heart that it was about [one of [the almshouses]_{7950-the almshouses}]_{7949-one of the almshouses} , [her]_102-nancy horror and hope , that [[her]_102-nancy young mistress]_{364-her young mistress} was going to speak . "_[102-nancy] [Nancy]_102-nancy , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , "_[0-i] [I]_0-i want to tell [you]_102-nancy what [I]_0-i am going to do . [I]_0-i have to make up [my]_0-i mind for [myself]_0-i now . [They]_4087-they all go against [me]_0-i , and [one]_4465-one says [I]_0-i should do this and another says [I]_0-i should do that ; but [I]_0-i do n't think [anybody]_313-anybody knows [me]_0-i so well as [you]_102-nancy do . Do n't stand at the door . [I]_0-i want to consult [you]_102-nancy as [a friend]_{7415-a friend} . [I]_0-i want to ask [you]_102-nancy a question , and [you]_102-nancy must answer as if [you]_102-nancy were before [a judge]_{4091-a judge} — [I]_0-i have such confidence in [you]_102-nancy . " [Nancy]_102-nancy 's distrust and defiance gave way a little before this appeal . [She]_102-nancy came a step nearer , and let the apron drop from [her]_102-nancy folded arms . "_[0-i] What is it , [Miss Lucilla?—though]_{4092-miss lucilla?—though} [I]_0-i ai n't pretending to be [one to advise]_{4093-one to advise} , " [she]_102-nancy said , building a kind of intrenchment round [her]_102-nancy with the nearest chairs . "_[0-i] [You]_102-nancy know how things are changed , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , "_[102-nancy] and that [I]_0-i ca n't stay here as [I]_0-i used to do . [People]_505-people think [I]_0-i should go and live with [somebody]_312-somebody ; but [I]_0-i think , [you]_102-nancy know — if [I]_0-i was one of [those ladies that have [a faithful old servant]_{4097-a faithful old servant} to stand by [them]_{4096-those ladies that have a faithful old servant to stand by them}]_{4096-those ladies that have a faithful old servant to stand by them} , and never to grumble nor make a fuss , nor go back on the past , nor go in for expensive dishes — one that would n't mind cooking a chop or making a cup of tea , if that was all [we]_4098-we could afford — why , [I]_0-i think , [Nancy]_102-nancy — — " But [Nancy]_102-nancy could not hear any more . [She]_102-nancy made a little rush forward , with a kind of convulsive chuckling that was half sobbing and half laughter . "_[102-nancy] And [me]_0-i here ! " cried [[Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} 's famous cook]_{7952-dr marjoribanks 's famous cook} , who had spent a fortune on [her]_{7952-dr marjoribanks 's famous cook} gravy - beef alone , and was one of [the most expensive people in [Carlingford—"me]_{68-carlingford—"me}]_{7953-the most expensive people in carlingford—"me}_[102-nancy] as has done for [you]_102-nancy all [your]_102-nancy days ! [me]_0-i as would — if it was but a roast potato ! " cried [the devoted woman]_{7954-the devoted woman} . [She]_{7954-the devoted woman} was in such a state of hysterical flutter and excitement that [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had to take [her]_{7954-the devoted woman} almost into [her]_119-lucilla arms and put [the old woman]_{7955-the old woman} into a chair and bring [her]_{7954-the devoted woman} to , which was an occupation quite in [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's way . "_[0-i] But [I]_0-i shall only have two hundred a year , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . "_[0-i] Now do n't be rash ; there will have to be [a maid]_{4099-a maid} to keep things tidy , and that is every farthing [I]_0-i shall have . [You]_102-nancy used to spend as much in gravy - beef , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , with a sigh . "_[102-nancy] Oh , [Miss Lucilla]_119-lucilla , let bygones be bygones , " said [Nancy]_102-nancy , with tears . "_{[119-lucilla]} If [I]_0-i did , it was n't without many a little something for [them]_4100-them as was too poor to buy it for [themselves]_4100-them — for [I]_0-i never was one as boiled the senses out of a bit of meat ; and when [a gentleman]_{5077-a gentleman} is well - to - do , and has n't got no occasion to count every penny —— [The Doctor]_{326-the doctor} , [I]_0-i will say for [him]_{326-the doctor} , was never one as asked too many questions . Give [him]_{326-the doctor} a good dinner on [his]_{326-the doctor} own table , and [he]_{326-the doctor} was n't [the gentleman]_{2026-the gentleman} as grudged a bit of broken meat for [the poor folks]_{4104-the poor folks} . [He]_{326-the doctor} did a deal of good as [you]_102-nancy nor [no one]_{281-no one} never know'd of , [Miss Lucilla]_119-lucilla , " said [Nancy]_102-nancy , with a sob . And then [[his]_{326-the doctor} daughter]_{286-his daughter} and [[his]_{326-the doctor} faithful old servant]_{7957-his faithful old servant} cried a little in company over [[Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} 's vacant place]_{7958-dr marjoribanks 's vacant place} . What could [a man]_{285-a man} have more ? [Nobody]_4434-nobody was made altogether desolate by [his]_{326-the doctor} death , nor was any heart broken , but [they]_4434-nobody wept for [him]_{326-the doctor} honestly , though [the old woman]_{7955-the old woman} felt happy in [her]_{7955-the old woman} sorrow . And [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , on [her]_119-lucilla knees before the fire , told [Nancy]_102-nancy of that exclamation [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} had made in [[John Brown]_{159-john brown} 's office]_{7783-john brown 's office} , and how [he]_4106-he had put [his]_4106-he hand on [her]_119-lucilla shoulder that last night . "_[4106-he] All [he]_4106-he said was , [Poor Lucilla]_119-lucilla ! " sobbed [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} ; "_[4106-he] [he]_4106-he never thought of [himself]_4106-he nor all [his]_4106-he money that [he]_4106-he had worked so hard for ; " and once more that touch of something more exquisite than was usual to [her]_119-lucilla went sharply down into [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's heart and brought up tenderer and deeper tears . [She]_119-lucilla felt all the better for it after , and was even a little cheerful in the evening , and like [herself]_119-lucilla ; and thus it will be seen that [one person in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{7964-one person in carlingford} — not , it is true , [a popular oracle , but of powerful influence and first - rate importance in a practical point of view]_{7965-a popular oracle , but of powerful influence and first - rate importance in a practical point of view} — gave the heartiest approbation to [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's scheme for [her]_119-lucilla new life . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's calculations were fully justified by the result . Twenty times in a day [she]_119-lucilla recognised the wisdom of [her]_119-lucilla own early decision , which was made while [she]_119-lucilla was still by [herself]_119-lucilla , and before [anybody]_313-anybody had come in to advise [her]_119-lucilla . If [she]_119-lucilla had left it over until the time when , though much shaken , [she]_119-lucilla was understood to be able to see [[her]_119-lucilla friends]_{1868-her friends} , it is just possible that the whirlwind of popular opinion which raged about [her]_119-lucilla might have exercised a distracting influence even upon [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's clear head and steady judgment . For even now , though [they]_{1868-her friends} saw [her]_119-lucilla in [[her]_119-lucilla own house]_{5690-her own house} , in [her]_119-lucilla mourning , [people]_505-people would not believe that it was true , and that [Lucilla]_119-lucilla actually intended to make "_[4106-he] no change " ; and all that tide of good advice which had been flowing through [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} ever since [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} 's death in the form of opinion , now rushed in upon [her]_119-lucilla , notwithstanding that [all the world]_{1095-all the world} knew that [she]_119-lucilla had made up [her]_119-lucilla mind . "_{[300-everybody]} [Everybody]_{300-everybody} says [you]_4108-you are going to stay on , but [we]_4109-we do hope it is not true , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , " [[her]_119-lucilla friends]_{1868-her friends} said , in many voices . "_{[119-lucilla]} It is dreadful for [us]_4109-we to lose [you]_4108-you , but [you]_4108-you never could bear it , [dear]_4458-dear . " And this was repeated so often that if [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had been weak - minded , [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} must have ended by believing not only that it was more than [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was equal to , but more than [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} ought to be equal to — which was a more touching argument still . "_[4458-dear] [You]_4108-you are excited now , " [Miss Brown]_{138-miss brown} said , who had a great deal of experience in family troubles ; "_[4458-dear] one always is at such a time ; but when things have settled down in their ordinary way , then [you]_4108-you will find it is more than [you]_4108-you can bear . [I]_0-i think it is always best to make a change . If [you]_4108-you were to travel a little , [you]_4108-you know — — " "_[4108-you] But , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4403-my dear} , [I]_0-i am poor , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . "_[0-i] It does n't require so much money when [you]_4108-you know how to set about it , " said [[her]_119-lucilla adviser]_{7973-her adviser} ; "_[4108-you] and there are so many people who would be glad to have [you]_4108-you , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ! And then [you]_4108-you might settle a little at [Caen]_69-caen or [Tours]_70-tours , or some of [those nice places]_{4112-those nice places} , where there is such capital English society , and everything so cheap ; or , if [you]_4108-you thought [your]_4108-you health required it , at [Pau]_71-pau or [Nice]_72-nice , [you]_4108-you know . [You]_4108-you are looking quite pale , and [I]_0-i do n't think [you]_4108-you were ever very strong in the chest , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; and everything is so different on [the Continent]_{30-the continent} — [one]_4465-one feels it the moment [one]_4465-one crosses [the Channel]_{5290-the channel} ; there is something different in the very air . " "_[0-i] It smells different , [I]_0-i know , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla meekly ; and then the conversation was interrupted by that afternoon cup of tea , which [Nancy]_102-nancy could not be got to think was an extravagance , and around which , to tell the truth , [the Grange Lane ladies]_{7974-the grange lane ladies} began to resume [their]_{7974-the grange lane ladies} habit of gathering — though [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , of course , was still quite unequal to society — as in the old times . "_[0-i] And unless it is for a very short time , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , " [Mrs Centum]_{98-mrs centum} said , who had joined [them]_{7974-the grange lane ladies} , "_{[119-lucilla]} [you]_4108-you never can keep it up , [you]_4108-you know . [I]_0-i could not pretend to afford [Nancy]_102-nancy , for [my]_0-i part ; and when [a cook]_{4115-a cook} is extravagant [she]_{4115-a cook} may promise as faithfully as [you]_4108-you please , and make good resolutions , and all that ; but when it is in [her]_{4115-a cook} , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla — [I]_0-i am sure one or two receipts [she]_{4115-a cook} has given [me]_0-i have been quite ridiculous . [You]_4108-you do n't like to give in , [I]_0-i know , but [you]_4108-you 'll be driven to give in ; and if [she]_{4115-a cook} does not get [you]_4108-you into debt as well , [you]_4108-you will be very lucky . [I]_0-i know what it is . With [[my]_0-i family]_{4116-my family} , [you]_4108-you know , a week of [Nancy]_102-nancy would make an end of [me]_0-i . " "_[102-nancy] And the worst of all is , " said [Lady Richmond]_{164-lady richmond} , who had driven in expressly to add [her]_{164-lady richmond} mite to the treasure of precious counsel , of which [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was making so little use , "_[102-nancy] that [I]_0-i am sure [Lucilla]_119-lucilla is overestimating [her]_119-lucilla strength . [She]_119-lucilla will find after that [she]_119-lucilla is not equal to it , [you]_4108-you know ; all the associations — and [the people coming at night]_{4117-the people coming at night} to ask for [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} — and — and all that . [I]_0-i know it would kill [me]_0-i . " "_[0-i] [Dear Lady Richmond]_{164-lady richmond} , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , making a desperate stand , and setting , as it were , [her]_119-lucilla back against a rock , "_[0-i] do n't [you]_4108-you think [I]_0-i can bear it best here where [you]_4108-you are all so kind to [me]_0-i ; and where [everybody]_{300-everybody} was so fond of — of [him]_4120-him ? [You]_4108-you ca n't think what a comfort it is to [me]_0-i , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , with a sob , "_[4108-you] to see all the hatbands upon [the gentlemen]_{574-the gentlemen} 's hats . " And then there was a pause , for this was an argument against which [nobody]_4434-nobody could find anything to say . "_[4122-she] For [my]_0-i part , [I]_0-i think the only thing [she]_4122-she can do is to take [Inmates]_256-inmates , " said [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} . "_[4122-she] If [I]_0-i were obliged to leave [she]_4122-she would be so very lonely . [I]_0-i have known [ladies]_581-ladies do it who were in a very good position , and it made no difference ; [people]_505-people visited [them]_581-ladies all the same . [She]_4122-she could say , ' In consequence of changes in [the family]_{4553-the family} , ' or ' A lady who has [a larger house than [she]_4122-she requires ']_{4126-a larger house than she requires '} ; which [I]_0-i am sure is quite true . It goes to [one]_4465-one 's heart to think of all [these bedrooms]_{4128-these bedrooms} , and [only one lady]_{4129-only one lady} to sleep in [them]_{4128-these bedrooms} all — when [so many people are so hampered for want of room]_{4130-so many people are so hampered for want of room} . Or [she]_4122-she might say , ' For the sake of society ' ; for , [I]_0-i am sure , if [I]_0-i should have to go away — — " "_[4122-she] But [I]_0-i hope [you]_0-i are not going away . It would be so sad for [Lucilla]_119-lucilla to be left alone , " said [Lady Richmond]_{164-lady richmond} , who took a serious view of everything , "_[4122-she] at such a time . " "_[4122-she] Oh , no ! " [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} said , faltering a little ; and then a pink blush , which seemed strangely uncalled for in such a mild little tea - party , came over [her]_{230-aunt jemima} mature countenance ; "_[4122-she] but then one can never tell what may happen . [I]_0-i might have other duties — [[my]_0-i son]_{4131-my son} might make a call upon [my]_0-i time . Not that [I]_0-i know of anything at present , " [she]_{230-aunt jemima} added hurriedly , "_[0-i] but [I]_0-i never can bind [myself]_0-i on account of [Tom]_117-tom — — " And then [she]_{230-aunt jemima} caught [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's eye , and grew more confused than ever . What could [she]_{230-aunt jemima} have to be confused about ? If [Tom]_117-tom did make a call upon [her]_{230-aunt jemima} time , whatever that might mean , there was nothing in it to call a blush upon [[his]_117-tom mother]_{4476-his mother} 's face . And the fact was , that a letter had come from [Tom]_117-tom a day or two before , of which , contrary to all [her]_{230-aunt jemima} usual habits , [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} had taken no notice to [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . These were things which would have roused [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's curiosity if [she]_{230-aunt jemima} had been able to think about anything , as [she]_{230-aunt jemima} said . But [[her]_{230-aunt jemima} visitors]_{1249-her visitors} were taking [their]_{1249-her visitors} cup of tea all the time , in a melancholy , half - sympathetic , half - disapproving way , and [they]_{1249-her visitors} could not be expected to see anything particularly interesting in [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} 's blush . And then [Rose Lake]_108-rose came in from [Grove Street]_{27-grove street} , who was rather [an unusual visitor]_{7978-an unusual visitor} , and whose appearance , though [they]_{1249-her visitors} were all very kind and gracious to [her]_108-rose , rather put [the others]_{7979-the others} to flight ; for [nobody]_4434-nobody had ever quite forgotten or forgiven [Barbara]_{99-mrs woodburn} 's brief entrance into society and flirtation with [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , which might be said to have been the beginning of all that happened to [him]_{115-mr cavendish} in [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} . As for [Mrs Centum]_{98-mrs centum} , [she]_{230-aunt jemima} took [her]_{230-aunt jemima} leave directly , and pressed [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's hand , and could not help saying in [her]_{230-aunt jemima} ear that [she]_{230-aunt jemima} hoped [the other]_{5266-the other} was not coming back to [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} to throw [herself]_{230-aunt jemima} in poor [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} 's way . "_[117-tom] It would do [him]_4132-him so much harm , " [Mrs Centum]_{98-mrs centum} said anxiously ; "_[117-tom] but oh ! [I]_0-i forgot , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , [you]_119-lucilla are on the other side . " "_{[119-lucilla]} [I]_0-i am on no side now , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , with plaintive meaning ; "_{[119-lucilla]} and [Barbara]_{99-mrs woodburn} was as old as [I]_0-i am , [you]_0-i know , and [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} must have gone off . " "_{[99-mrs woodburn]} [I]_0-i have no doubt [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} has gone off , " said [Mrs Centum]_{98-mrs centum} , with righteous indignation . "_{[99-mrs woodburn]} As old as [you]_119-lucilla , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ! [She]_{99-mrs woodburn} must be ten years older at least ; and such a shocking style of looks — if [men]_4399-men were not so infatuated ! And [you]_119-lucilla have not gone off at all , [[my]_0-i poor dear]_{4755-my poor dear} , " [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} added , with all the warmth of friendship ! And then [they]_7982-they were joined at the door by [the county lady , who was the next to go away]_{7983-the county lady , who was the next to go away} . "_{[119-lucilla]} [[My]_0-i dear]_{4403-my dear} , [I]_0-i hope [you]_119-lucilla will be guided for the best , " [Lady Richmond]_{164-lady richmond} said as [she]_{164-lady richmond} went away ; but [she]_{164-lady richmond} gave a deep sigh as [she]_{164-lady richmond} kissed [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , and looked as if [she]_{164-lady richmond} had very little faith in the efficacy of [her]_{164-lady richmond} own wish . [Maria Brown]_{141-maria brown} had withdrawn to another part of [the drawing - room]_{4397-the drawing - room} with [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} , so that [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was , so to speak , left alone with [Rose]_108-rose . And [Rose]_108-rose , too , had come with the intention of giving advice . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i hear [you]_119-lucilla are going to stay , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , " [she]_108-rose said , "_{[119-lucilla]} and [I]_0-i did not think [I]_0-i would be doing [my]_0-i duty if [I]_0-i did not tell [you]_119-lucilla what was in [my]_0-i mind . [I]_0-i ca n't do any good to [anybody]_313-anybody , [you]_119-lucilla know ; but [you]_119-lucilla who are so clever , and have so much in [your]_119-lucilla power — — " "_{[119-lucilla]} [I]_0-i am poor now , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} ; "_[0-i] and as for being clever , [I]_0-i do n't know about that . [I]_0-i never was clever about drawing or Art , like [you]_119-lucilla . " "_[0-i] Oh , like [me]_0-i ! " said [poor little Rose]_108-rose , whose Career had been sacrificed ten years ago , and who was a little misanthropical now , and did not believe even in [Schools of Design]_{7985-schools of design} ; "_[0-i] [I]_0-i am not so sure about the moral influence of Art as [I]_0-i used to be — except High Art , to be sure ; but [we]_4137-we never have any High Art down here . And oh , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ! [the poor people]_{6413-the poor people} do want something done for [them]_{6413-the poor people} . If [I]_0-i was as clever as [you]_119-lucilla , and with [a great house all to [myself]_0-i like this]_{4139-a great house all to myself like this} , and well off , and with plenty of influence , and no ties — — " said [Rose]_108-rose , with energetic emphasis . [She]_108-rose made a pause there , and [she]_108-rose was so much in earnest that the tears came into [her]_108-rose eyes . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i would make it [a House of Mercy]_{4140-a house of mercy} , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ! [I]_0-i would show [all these poor creatures]_{4141-all these poor creatures} how to live and how to manage , if [I]_0-i was as clever as [you]_119-lucilla ; and teach [them]_{4141-all these poor creatures} and [[their]_{4141-all these poor creatures} children]_{4142-their children} , and look after [them]_{4141-all these poor creatures} , and be [a mother]_{4424-a mother} to [them]_{4141-all these poor creatures} ! " said [Rose]_108-rose ; and here [she]_108-rose stopped short , altogether overcome by [her]_108-rose own magnificent conception of what [[her]_108-rose friend]_{503-her friend} could or might do . [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} and [Miss Brown]_{138-miss brown} , who had drawn near out of curiosity , stared at [Rose]_108-rose as if [they]_{4141-all these poor creatures} thought [she]_108-rose had gone mad ; but [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , who was of a larger mind and more enlightened ideas , neither laughed nor looked horrified . [She]_119-lucilla did not make a very distinct answer , it is true , but [she]_119-lucilla was very kind to [[her]_119-lucilla new adviser]_{7987-her new adviser} , and made [her]_{7987-her new adviser} a fresh cup of tea , and even consented , though in an ambiguous way , to the principle [she]_119-lucilla had just enunciated , "_{[4424-a mother]} If [you]_4144-you wo n't be affronted , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4403-my dear} , " [Lucilla]_119-lucilla said , "_[4144-you] [I]_0-i do not think that [Art]_257-art could do very much in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} ; and [I]_0-i am sure any little thing that [I]_0-i may be of use for — — " But [she]_119-lucilla did not commit [herself]_119-lucilla any further , and [Rose]_108-rose too found the result of [her]_108-rose visit unsatisfactory , and went [home]_287-home disappointed in [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . This was how the afternoon passed ; and at the end of such a day , it may well be imagined how [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} congratulated [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} on having made up [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} mind before [the public]_{1303-the public} , so to speak , were admitted . For [Rose]_108-rose was followed by [the Rector]_{567-the rector} , who , though [he]_{567-the rector} did not propose in so many words [a House of Mercy]_{4140-a house of mercy} , made no secret of [his]_{567-the rector} conviction that parish - work was the only thing that could be of any service to [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; and that , in short , such was the inevitable and providential destination of [a woman who had "_[0-i] no ties]_{7992-a woman who had " no ties} . " Indeed , to hear [Mr Bury]_{109-mr bury} , [a stranger]_{4528-a stranger} would have been disposed to believe that [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} had been , as [he]_{109-mr bury} said , "_[0-i] removed , " and [his]_{109-mr bury} fortune swept away , all in order to indicate to [Lucilla]_119-lucilla the proper sphere for [her]_119-lucilla energies . In the face of all this it will be seen how entirely [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's wisdom in making [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} decision by [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} before [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} advisers]_{7994-her advisers} broke in upon [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , was justified . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} could now set [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} back against [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} rock , and face [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} assailants]_{7995-her assailants} , as [Fitz - James]_{258-fitz - james} did . might have been [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} utterance ; but [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was not in a defiant mood . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} kissed all [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} counsellors]_{7996-her counsellors} that day ( except , of course , [the Rector]_{567-the rector} ) , and heard [them]_{7996-her counsellors} out with the sweetest patience ; and then [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} thought to [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} how much better it was that [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had made up [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} mind to take [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} own way . Notwithstanding , all this commotion of public opinion about [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} made a certain impression upon [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's mind . It was not unpleasant to feel that , for this moment at least , [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was the centre of the thoughts of [the community]_{1480-the community} , and that [almost everybody in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{7999-almost everybody in carlingford} had taken the trouble to frame an ideal existence for [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , according as [he]_8000-he or [she]_8001-she regarded life . It is so seldom that [any one]_{4391-any one} has it in [his]_{4391-any one} power , consciously and evidently , to regulate [his]_{4391-any one} life for [himself]_{4391-any one} , and make it whatever [he]_{4391-any one} wants it to be . And then , at the same time , the best that [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} could make of it would , after all , be something very limited and unsatisfactory . In [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} musings on this subject , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla could not but go back a great many times to that last conversation [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had with [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} father]_{292-her father} , when [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} walked up [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} with [him]_{292-her father} that night over the thawed and muddy snow . [The Doctor]_{326-the doctor} had said [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was not cut out for [a single woman]_{3939-a single woman} ; and [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , with candour , yet a certain philosophical speculativeness , had allowed that [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was not — unless , indeed , [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} could be very rich . If [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had been very rich , the prospect would no doubt have been , to a certain extent , different . And then , oddly enough , it was [Rose Lake]_108-rose 's suggestion which came after this to [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's mind . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} did not smile at it as [some people]_{443-some people} might expect [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} would . One thing was quite sure , that [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had no intention of sinking into a nobody , and giving up all power of acting upon [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} fellow - creatures ; and [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} could not help being conscious of the fact that [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was able to be of much use to [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} fellow - creatures . If it had been [Maria Brown]_{141-maria brown} , for instance , who had been concerned , the whole question would have been one of utter unimportance , except to [the heroine]_{8007-the heroine} itself ; but it was different in [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's case . [The House of [Mercy]_259-mercy]_{8008-the house of mercy} was not a thing to be taken into any serious consideration ; but still there was something in the idea which [Lucilla]_119-lucilla could not dismiss carelessly as [[her]_119-lucilla friends]_{1868-her friends} could . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had no vocation , such as [the foundress of such an establishment]_{8010-the foundress of such an establishment} ought to have , nor did [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} see [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} way to the abandonment of all projects for [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , and that utter devotion to the cause of humanity which would be involved in it ; but yet , when [a woman]_{4411-a woman} happens to be full of energy and spirit , and determined that whatever [she]_{4411-a woman} may be [she]_{4411-a woman} shall certainly not be a nonentity , [her]_{4411-a woman} position is one that demands thought . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was very capable of serving [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} fellow - creatures]_{8012-her fellow - creatures} , and very willing and well disposed to serve [them]_{8012-her fellow - creatures} ; and yet [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was not inclined to give [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} up entirely to [them]_{8012-her fellow - creatures} , nor to relinquish [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} personal prospects — vague though these might be . It was a tough problem , and one which might have caused a most unusual disturbance in [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's well - regulated mind , had not [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} remembered all at once what deep mourning [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was in , and that at present no sort of action , either of one kind or another , could be expected of [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . There was no need for making a final decision , either about the parish - work , or about taking [Inmates]_4039-inmates , as [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} proposed , or about any other single suggestion which had been offered to [her]_{230-aunt jemima} ; no more than there was any necessity for asking what [[her]_{230-aunt jemima} cousin]_{906-her cousin} [Tom]_117-tom 's last letter had been about , or why [[his]_117-tom mother]_{4476-his mother} looked so guilty and embarrassed when [she]_{4476-his mother} spoke of [him]_117-tom . Grief has its privileges and exemptions , like other great principles of life ; and the recollection that [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} could not at present be expected to be able to think about anything , filled [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's mind with the most soothing sense of consolation and refreshing calm . And then other events occurred to occupy [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} friends]_{1868-her friends} ; the election for one thing began to grow a little exciting , and took away some of the superfluous energy of [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} . [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} had carried all before [him]_{222-mr ashburton} at first ; but since [the Rector]_{567-the rector} had come into [the field]_{412-the field} , the balance had changed a little . [Mr Bury]_{109-mr bury} was [very Low - Church]_{73-very low - church} ; and from the moment at which [he]_{109-mr bury} was persuaded that [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} was [a great penitent]_{8019-a great penitent} , the question as to which was [the Man for [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{3575-the man for carlingford} had been solved in [his]_{109-mr bury} mind in the most satisfactory way . [A man who intrenched [himself]_{109-mr bury} in mere respectability , and trusted in [his]_{109-mr bury} own good character , and considered [himself]_{109-mr bury} to have a clear conscience , and to have done [his]_{109-mr bury} duty]_{8021-a man who intrenched himself in mere respectability , and trusted in his own good character , and considered himself to have a clear conscience , and to have done his duty} , had no chance against [a repentant sinner]_{8022-a repentant sinner} . [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , perhaps , had not done [his]_{115-mr cavendish} duty quite so well ; but then [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was penitent , and everything was expressed in that word . [The Rector]_{567-the rector} was by no means contemptible , either as [an adversary]_{8024-an adversary} or [a supporter]_{8025-a supporter} — and the worst of it was that , in embracing [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} 's claims , [he]_{567-the rector} could scarcely help speaking of [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} as if [he]_{222-mr ashburton} was in a very bad way . And feeling began to rise rather high in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} . If anything could have deepened the intensity of [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's grief , it would have been to know that all this was going on , and that affairs might go badly with [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} candidate]_{7032-her candidate} , while [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was shut up , and could give no aid . It was hard upon [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , and it was hard upon [the candidates]_{4074-the candidates} [themselves]_{4074-the candidates} — [one of whom had thus become generally disapproved of , without , so far as [he]_{115-mr cavendish} knew]_{8028-one of whom had thus become generally disapproved of , without , so far as he knew} , doing anything to deserve it ; while [the other]_{5266-the other} occupied the still more painful character of being on [his]_{115-mr cavendish} promotion — [a repentant man , with a character to keep up]_{8030-a repentant man , with a character to keep up} . It was no wonder that [Mrs Centum]_{98-mrs centum} grew pale at the very idea of such a creature as [Barbara Lake]_120-barbara throwing [herself]_120-barbara in poor [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} 's way . A wrong step one way or other — a relapse into the ways of wickedness — might undo in a moment all that it had cost so much trouble to do . And the advantage of [the Rector]_{567-the rector} 's support was thus grievously counterbalanced by what might be called the uncertainty of it — especially as [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} was not , as [[his]_{115-mr cavendish} committee]_{8032-his committee} lamented secretly among [themselves]_{8032-his committee} , [a man of strong will or business habits , in whom implicit confidence could be placed]_{8033-a man of strong will or business habits , in whom implicit confidence could be placed} . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} might get restive , and throw [the Rector]_{567-the rector} over just at the critical moment ; or [he]_{115-mr cavendish} might relapse into [his]_{115-mr cavendish} lazy Continental habits , and give up church - going and other good practices . But still , up to this moment , [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had shown very tolerable perseverance ; and [Mr Bury]_{109-mr bury} 's influence thrown into [his]_{115-mr cavendish} scale had equalised matters very much , and made the contest very exciting . All this [Lucilla]_119-lucilla heard , not from [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , but from [[her]_119-lucilla own candidate]_{7235-her own candidate} , who had taken to calling in a steady sort of way . [He]_{7235-her own candidate} never went into any effusions of sympathy , for [he]_{7235-her own candidate} was [not that kind of man]_{8036-not that kind of man} ; but [he]_{7235-her own candidate} would shake hands with [her]_119-lucilla , and say that [people]_505-people must submit to the decrees of [Providence]_{107-providence} ; and then [he]_{7235-her own candidate} would speak of the election and of [his]_{7235-her own candidate} chances . Sometimes [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} was despondent , and then [Lucilla]_119-lucilla cheered [him]_{222-mr ashburton} up ; and sometimes [he]_{222-mr ashburton} had very good hopes . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i am very glad [you]_4146-you are to be here , " [he]_{222-mr ashburton} said on one of these occasions . "_[0-i] It would have been a great loss to [me]_0-i if [you]_4146-you had gone away . [I]_0-i shall never forget [our]_4147-our talk about it here that day , and how [you]_4146-you were [the first person that found [me]_0-i out]_{4148-the first person that found me out} . " "_[4146-you] It was not any cleverness of [mine]_4146-you , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . "_[4146-you] It came into [my]_0-i mind in a moment , like spirit - rapping , [you]_4146-you know . It seems so strange to talk of that now ; there have been such changes since then — it looks like years . " "_[4146-you] Yes , " said [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} , in [his]_{222-mr ashburton} steady way . "_[4146-you] There is nothing that really makes time look so long ; but [we]_4147-our must all bow to these dispensations , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4403-my dear} [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . [I]_0-i would not speak of the election , but that [I]_0-i thought it might amuse [you]_4146-you . The writs are out now , [you]_4146-you know , and it takes place on Monday week . " Upon which [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} smiled upon [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} , and held out [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} hands to [him]_{222-mr ashburton} with a gesture and look which said more than words . "_[4146-you] [You]_4146-you know [you]_4146-you will have all [my]_0-i best wishes , " [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} said ; and [the candidate]_{7042-the candidate} was much moved — more moved than at such a moment [he]_{222-mr ashburton} had thought it possible to be . "_[4146-you] If [I]_0-i succeed , [I]_0-i know whom [I]_0-i shall thank the most , " [he]_0-i said fervently ; and then , as this was a climax , and it would have been a kind of bathos to plunge into ordinary details after it , [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} got up , still holding [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's hand , and clasped it almost tenderly as [he]_0-i said good - bye . [She]_119-lucilla looked very well in [her]_119-lucilla mourning , though [she]_119-lucilla had not expected to do so ; for black was not [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's style . And the fact was , that instead of having gone off , as [she]_119-lucilla [herself]_119-lucilla said , [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} looked better than ever [she]_119-lucilla did , and was even embellished by the natural tears which still shone by times in [her]_119-lucilla eyes . [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} went out in a kind of bewilderment after this interview , and forgot [his]_{222-mr ashburton} overcoat in [the hall]_{4045-the hall} , and had to come back for it , which was a confusing circumstance ; and then [he]_{222-mr ashburton} went on [his]_{222-mr ashburton} way with a gentle excitement which was not unpleasant . "_[4150-she] Would [she]_4150-she , [I]_0-i wonder ? " [he]_{222-mr ashburton} said to [himself]_{222-mr ashburton} , as [he]_{222-mr ashburton} went up [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} . Perhaps [he]_{222-mr ashburton} was only asking [himself]_{222-mr ashburton} whether [Lucilla]_119-lucilla would or could be present along with [Lady Richmond]_{164-lady richmond} and [[her]_{164-lady richmond} family]_{5947-her family} at the window of the Blue Boar on the great day ; but if that was it , the idea had a certain brightening and quickening influence upon [his]_{222-mr ashburton} face and [his]_{222-mr ashburton} movements . The doubt [he]_{222-mr ashburton} had on the subject , whatever it was , was not a discouraging , but a piquant , stimulating , exciting doubt . [He]_{222-mr ashburton} had all but proposed the question to [[his]_{222-mr ashburton} committee]_{8032-his committee} when [he]_{222-mr ashburton} went in among [them]_{8032-his committee} , which would have filled [these gentlemen]_{1409-these gentlemen} with wonder and dismay . But though [he]_{222-mr ashburton} did not do that , [he]_{222-mr ashburton} carried it [home]_287-home with [him]_{222-mr ashburton} , as [he]_{222-mr ashburton} trotted back to [the Firs]_{56-the firs} to dinner . [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} took a walk through [[his]_{222-mr ashburton} own house]_{6297-his own house} that evening , and examined all [its]_{6297-his own house} capabilities — with no particular motive , as [he]_{222-mr ashburton} was at pains to explain to [[his]_{222-mr ashburton} housekeeper]_{8045-his housekeeper} ; and again [he]_{222-mr ashburton} said to [himself]_{222-mr ashburton} , "_[4151-she] Would [she]_4151-she , [I]_0-i wonder ? " before [he]_{222-mr ashburton} retired for the night ; which was no doubt an unusual sort of iteration for [so sensible a man]_{8046-so sensible a man} , and one so fully occupied with the most important affairs , to make . As for [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , [she]_119-lucilla was not in the way of asking [herself]_119-lucilla any questions at that moment . [She]_119-lucilla was letting things take their course , and not interfering ; and consequently , nothing that happened could be said to be [her]_119-lucilla fault . [She]_119-lucilla carried this principle so far , that even when [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} was [herself]_{230-aunt jemima} led to open the subject , in a hesitating way , [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} never even asked a single question about [Tom]_117-tom 's last letter . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was in mourning , and that was enough for [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . As for appearing at the window of the Blue Boar with [Lady Richmond]_{164-lady richmond} , if that was what [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} was curious about , [he]_{222-mr ashburton} might have saved [himself]_{222-mr ashburton} the trouble of any speculations on the subject . For though [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} would be very anxious about the election , [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} would indeed have been ashamed of [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} could [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} feelings have permitted [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} to appear anywhere in public so soon . Thus , while [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} occupied [himself]_{222-mr ashburton} much with the question which had taken possession of [his]_{222-mr ashburton} mind , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla took a good book , which seemed the best reading for [her]_119-lucilla in [her]_119-lucilla circumstances , and when [she]_119-lucilla had looked after all [her]_119-lucilla straitened affairs in the morning , sat down sweetly in the afternoon quiet of [her]_119-lucilla retirement and seclusion , and let things take their way . As the election approached , it became gradually the one absorbing object of interest in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} . The contest was so equal that [everybody]_{300-everybody} took a certain share in it , and became excited as the decisive moment drew nigh . Most of [the people in [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane}]_{7338-the people in grange lane} were for [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} , but then [the Rector]_{567-the rector} , who was a host in [himself]_{567-the rector} , was for [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} ; and the coquetting of the Dissenting interest , which was sometimes drawn towards the liberal sentiments of [the former candidate]_{8050-the former candidate} , but sometimes could not help reflecting that [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} "_[4151-she] dealt " in [George Street]_{24-george street} ; and the fluctuations of [the bargemen]_{8051-the bargemen} , who were , many of [them]_{8051-the bargemen} , [freemen]_8052-freemen , and [a very difficult part of [the population]_{8054-the population}]_{8053-a very difficult part of the population} , excited the most vivid interest . [Young Mr Wentworth]_{238-mr wentworth} , who had but lately come to [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} , had already begun to acquire a great influence at [Wharfside]_74-wharfside , where [most of [the bargees]_{8056-the bargees}]_{8055-most of the bargees} lived , and [the steady ones]_{8057-the steady ones} would no doubt have been largely swayed by [him]_{238-mr wentworth} had [his]_{238-mr wentworth} inclinations been the same as [the Rector]_{567-the rector} 's ; but [Mr Wentworth]_{238-mr wentworth} , perversely enough , had conceived that intuitive repugnance for [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} which [a high - principled and not very tolerant young man]_{8059-a high - principled and not very tolerant young man} often feels for [the middle - aged individual]_{8060-the middle - aged individual} who still conceives [himself]_{8060-the middle - aged individual} to have some right to be called [young , and whose antecedents are not entirely beyond suspicion]_{8061-young , and whose antecedents are not entirely beyond suspicion} . [Mr Wentworth]_{238-mr wentworth} 's disinclination ( and [he]_{238-mr wentworth} was [a man rather apt to take [his]_{238-mr wentworth} own way]_{8062-a man rather apt to take his own way} ) lay like a great boulder across the stream of [the Rector]_{567-the rector} 's enthusiasm , and unquestionably interrupted it a little . Both [the candidates]_{4074-the candidates} and [both the committees]_{8065-both the committees} had accordingly work enough to do up to the last moment . [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} all at once became [a connoisseur]_{8066-a connoisseur} in hams , and gave a magnificent order in the most complimentary way to [Tozer]_240-tozer , who received it with a broad smile , and "_[0-i] booked " it , as [he]_240-tozer said . "_[4151-she] It ai n't ham [he]_4152-he 's a wanting , " [the butterman]_{8067-the butterman} said , not without amusement ; for [Tozer]_240-tozer was well - to - do , and , except that [he]_240-tozer felt the honour of a mark of confidence , was not to be moved one way or another by one order . "_[4152-he] If [he]_4152-he dealt regular , it might be different . [Them]_4153-them 's the sort of folks as [a man]_{285-a man} feels drawn to , " said [the true philosopher]_{8068-the true philosopher} . [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} , on the other side , did not make the impression which [[his]_{222-mr ashburton} friends]_{382-his friends} thought [he]_{222-mr ashburton} ought to have made in [[Prickett]_260-prickett 's Lane]_{8070-prickett 's lane} ; but at least [nobody]_4434-nobody could say that [he]_{222-mr ashburton} did not stick very close to [his]_{222-mr ashburton} work . [He]_{222-mr ashburton} went at it like [a man]_{285-a man} night and day , and neglected no means of carrying it to a successful issue ; whereas , as [Mr Centum]_{98-mrs centum} and [Mr Woodburn]_{162-mr woodburn} mourned in secret to each other , [Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} required perpetual egging on . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} did not like to get up in the morning , and get early to [his]_{115-mr cavendish} work . It went against all [his]_{115-mr cavendish} habits — as if [his]_{115-mr cavendish} habits mattered in the face of so great an emergency ; and in the afternoon it was hard to prevent [him]_{115-mr cavendish} from lounging into some of [[his]_{115-mr cavendish} haunts]_{8073-his haunts} , which were utterly out of the way of business . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} would stay in [[Masters]_149-masters 's]_{4953-masters 's} for an hour at a time , though [he]_{115-mr cavendish} knew [Mr Wentworth]_{238-mr wentworth} , who was [[Masters]_149-masters 's great patron]_{8075-masters 's great patron} , did not care for [him]_{115-mr cavendish} , and that [his]_{115-mr cavendish} favour for such a Tractarian sort of place was bitter to [the Rector]_{567-the rector} . Anything for a little idleness and waste of time , [poor Mr Centum]_{98-mrs centum} said , who was two stone lighter on the eve of the election than when the canvass began . Such a contrast would make [any man]_{2100-any man} angry . [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} was goaded into more activity as the decisive moment approached , and performed what seemed to [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} unparalleled feats . But it was only two days before the moment of fate when the accident happened to [him]_{115-mr cavendish} which brought such dismay to all [[his]_{115-mr cavendish} supporters]_{8078-his supporters} . [Our]_8079-our own opinion is , that it did not materially affect the issue of the contest one way or other ; but that was the reverse of the feeling which prevailed in [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} . It was just two days before the election , and all seemed going on sufficiently well . [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} had been meeting [a Dissenting committee]_{8080-a dissenting committee} , and it was on leaving [them]_{8080-a dissenting committee} that [he]_{115-mr cavendish} found [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} at [the corner of [Grove Street]_{27-grove street}]_{8081-the corner of grove street} , where , under ordinary circumstances , [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had no occasion to be . At a later period [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was rather fond of saying that it was not of [his]_{115-mr cavendish} own motion that [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was there at all , but only in obedience to [the committee]_{3558-the committee} , which ordered [him]_{115-mr cavendish} about like [a nigger]_{8083-a nigger} . The spring afternoon was darkening , and [the Dissenters]_{8084-the dissenters} ( almost wholly unimpressed by [his]_{115-mr cavendish} arguments , and remarking more strongly than ever where [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} "_[4153-them] dealt , " and how thoroughly [everybody]_{300-everybody} knew all about [him]_{115-mr cavendish} ) had all dispersed . It was but natural , when [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} came to [the corner of [Grove Street]_{27-grove street}]_{8081-the corner of grove street} , where , in other days , [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had played a very different part , that certain softening influences should take possession of [his]_{115-mr cavendish} soul . "_[4155-she] What a voice [she]_4155-she had , by [Jove]_130-jove ! " [he]_{115-mr cavendish} said to [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} ; "_[4155-she] very different from that shrill pipe of [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's . " To tell the truth , if there was [one person in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} whom [he]_{115-mr cavendish} felt a resentment against]_{8087-one person in carlingford whom he felt a resentment against} , it was [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . [She]_119-lucilla had never done [him]_{115-mr cavendish} any harm to speak of , and once [she]_119-lucilla had unquestionably done [him]_{115-mr cavendish} a great deal of good . But , on the other hand , it was [she]_119-lucilla who first showed [herself]_119-lucilla candidly conscious that [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had grown stout , and who all along had supported and encouraged [[his]_{115-mr cavendish} rival]_{7410-his rival} . It was possible , no doubt , that this might be pique ; and , mixed with [his]_{115-mr cavendish} anger for [her]_119-lucilla sins against [him]_{115-mr cavendish} , [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} had , at the same time , a counterbalancing sense that there still remained to [him]_{115-mr cavendish} in [his]_{115-mr cavendish} life one supereminently wise thing that [he]_{115-mr cavendish} still could do — and that was , to go down [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} instantly to [[the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} 's silenced house]_{8090-the doctor 's silenced house} , and go down on [his]_{115-mr cavendish} knees , or do any other absurdity that might be necessary to make [Lucilla]_119-lucilla marry [him]_{115-mr cavendish} ; after which act [he]_{115-mr cavendish} would henceforward be , pecuniarily and otherwise ( notwithstanding that [she]_119-lucilla was poor ) , [a saved man]_{8091-a saved man} . It did not occur to [him]_{115-mr cavendish} that [Lucilla]_119-lucilla would never have married [him]_{115-mr cavendish} , even had [he]_{115-mr cavendish} gone down on [his]_{115-mr cavendish} knees ; but perhaps that would be too much to ask [any man]_{2100-any man} to believe of [any woman]_{436-any woman} ; and [his]_{115-mr cavendish} feeling that this was the right thing to do , rather strengthened than otherwise the revolt of [his]_{115-mr cavendish} heart against [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . It was twilight , as [we]_8094-we have said , and [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had done a hard day 's work , and there was still an hour before dinner which [he]_{115-mr cavendish} seemed to have a right to dispose of in [his]_{115-mr cavendish} own way ; and [he]_{115-mr cavendish} did hesitate at [the corner of [Grove Street]_{27-grove street}]_{8081-the corner of grove street} , laying [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} open , as it were , to any temptation that might offer itself . Temptations come , as a general rule , when they are sought ; and thus , on the very eve of the election , a grievous accident happened to [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} . It might have happened at any time , to be sure , but this was the most inopportune moment possible , and it came accordingly now . For , as [he]_{115-mr cavendish} made that pause , [some one]_{1446-some one} passed [him]_{115-mr cavendish} whom [he]_{115-mr cavendish} could not but look after with a certain interest . [She]_{1446-some one} went past [him]_{115-mr cavendish} with a whisk , as if [she]_{1446-some one} too was not without reminiscences . It was not such a figure as [a romantic young man]_{8097-a romantic young man} would be attracted by on such a sudden meeting , and it was not attraction but recollection that moved [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} . It was the figure of [a large woman in a large shawl]_{8098-a large woman in a large shawl} , not very gracefully put on , and making [her]_{1446-some one} look very square about the shoulders and bunchy at the neck ; and the robe that was whisked past [him]_{115-mr cavendish} was that peculiar kind of faded silk gown which looks and rustles like tin , or some other thin metallic substance . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} made that momentary pause at [the street corner]_{8099-the street corner} , and then [he]_{115-mr cavendish} went on , slowly , not following [her]_{1446-some one} , to be sure , but merely , as [he]_{115-mr cavendish} said to [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} , pursuing [his]_{115-mr cavendish} own course ; for it was just as easy to get into [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} by [the farther end]_{8100-the farther end} as by this end . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} went along very slowly , and [the lady]_{3327-the lady} before [him]_{115-mr cavendish} walked quickly , even with something like a bounce of excitement , and went in at [Mr Lake]_{93-mr lake} 's door long before [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} reached [it]_8102-it . When [he]_{115-mr cavendish} came up on a level with the parlour window , which was partially open though the evening was so cold , [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} positively started , notwithstanding the old associations which had been rising in [his]_{115-mr cavendish} mind ; for there was pouring forth from the half - open window such a volume of melody as had not been heard for years in [Grove Street]_{27-grove street} . Perhaps the voice had lost some of its freshness , but in the surprise of the moment [the hearer]_{8103-the hearer} was not critical ; and its volume and force seemed even greater than before . It has been already mentioned in this history that [a contralto]_{1426-a contralto} had a special charm for [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} was so struck that [he]_{115-mr cavendish} stood stock - still for the moment , not knowing what to make of it ; and then [he]_{115-mr cavendish} wavered for another moment , with a sudden sense that the old allegorical crisis had occurred to [him]_{115-mr cavendish} , and that [Pleasure]_261-pleasure , in a magnificent gush of song , wooed [him]_{115-mr cavendish} on one side , while Duty , with still small voice , called [him]_{115-mr cavendish} at the other . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} stood still , [he]_{115-mr cavendish} wavered — for fifty seconds perhaps the issue was uncertain , and [the victim]_{589-the victim} was still within reach of salvation ; but the result in such a case depends very much upon whether [a man]_{285-a man} really likes doing [his]_{285-a man} duty , which is by no means an invariable necessity . [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} had in the abstract no sort of desire to do [his]_{115-mr cavendish} unless when [he]_{115-mr cavendish} could not help it , and consequently [his]_{115-mr cavendish} resistance to temptation was very feeble . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} was standing knocking at [Mr Lake]_{93-mr lake} 's door before half the thoughts appropriate to the occasion had got through [his]_{115-mr cavendish} mind , and found [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} sitting on the little sofa in [[Mr Lake]_{93-mr lake} 's parlour]_{8107-mr lake 's parlour} as [he]_{115-mr cavendish} used to do ten years ago , before [he]_{115-mr cavendish} could explain to [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} how [he]_{115-mr cavendish} came [there]_4723-there . It was all , surely , a kind of enchantment altogether . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} was there — [he]_{115-mr cavendish} who had been so long away from [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} — [he]_{115-mr cavendish} who had been so deeply offended by hearing [his]_{115-mr cavendish} name seriously coupled with that of [Barbara Lake]_120-barbara — [he]_{115-mr cavendish} who ought to have been anywhere in [the world]_{331-the world} rather than [here]_4529-here upon the eve of [his]_{115-mr cavendish} election , when all [the world]_{331-the world} was keeping watch over [his]_{115-mr cavendish} conduct . And it was [Barbara]_120-barbara who sat at the piano singing — singing one of the same songs , as if [she]_120-barbara had spent the entire interval in that occupation , and never had done anything else all these years . The sensation was so strange that [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} may be excused for feeling a little uncertainty as to whether or not [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was dreaming , which made [him]_{115-mr cavendish} unable to answer [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} the graver question whether or not [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was doing what [he]_{115-mr cavendish} ought to do . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} did not seem to be able to make out whether it was now or ten years ago — whether [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was [a young man free to amuse [himself]_{115-mr cavendish}]_{8112-a young man free to amuse himself} , or [a man who was getting stout , and upon whom the eyes of an anxious constituency]_{8113-a man who was getting stout , and upon whom the eyes of an anxious constituency} were fixed . And then , after being so virtuous for a length of time , a forbidden pleasure was sweet . [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} 's ideas , however , gradually arranged themselves as [he]_{115-mr cavendish} sat in the corner of the little haircloth sofa , and began to take in the differences as well as the bewildering resemblances of the present and past . [Barbara]_120-barbara , like [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} , had changed . [She]_120-barbara did not insult [him]_{115-mr cavendish} , as [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had done , by fresh looks and mischievous candour about "_{[119-lucilla]} going off . " [Barbara]_120-barbara had gone off , like [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} , and , like [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} , did not mean to acknowledge it . [She]_120-barbara had expanded all over , as was natural to [a contralto]_{1426-a contralto} . [Her]_120-barbara eyes were blacker and more brilliant in a way , but they were eyes which owned an indescribable amount of usage ; and [her]_120-barbara cheeks , too , wore the deep roses of old , deepened and fixed by wear and tear . Instead of feeling ashamed of [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} in [her]_120-barbara presence , as [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had done in [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's , [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} felt somehow consoled and justified and sympathetic . "_{[119-lucilla]} [Poor soul]_{4447-poor soul} ! " [he]_{115-mr cavendish} said to [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} , as [he]_{115-mr cavendish} sat by while [she]_120-barbara was singing . [She]_120-barbara , too , had been in the wars , and had not come out scatheless . [She]_120-barbara did not reproach [him]_{115-mr cavendish} , nor commiserate [him]_{115-mr cavendish} , nor look at [him]_{115-mr cavendish} with that mixture of wonder and tolerance and pity which [other people]_{279-other people} had manifested . [She]_120-barbara did not even remark that [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had grown stout . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} was not [a man fallen , fallen , fallen from [[his]_{115-mr cavendish} high estate]_{8117-his high estate}]_{8116-a man fallen , fallen , fallen from his high estate} , to [Barbara]_120-barbara . [She]_120-barbara [herself]_120-barbara had fallen from the pinnacles of youth , and [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} was still [a great man in [her]_120-barbara eyes]_{8118-a great man in her eyes} . [She]_120-barbara sang for [him]_{115-mr cavendish} as [she]_120-barbara had sung ten years ago , and received [him]_{115-mr cavendish} with a flutter of suppressed delight , and in [her]_120-barbara satisfaction was full of excitement . [The hardworked candidate]_{8119-the hardworked candidate} sank deeper and deeper into the corner of the sofa and listened to the music , and felt it very soothing and pleasant , for [everybody]_{300-everybody} had united in goading [him]_{115-mr cavendish} on rather than petting [him]_{115-mr cavendish} for the last month or two of [his]_{115-mr cavendish} life . "_{[4447-poor soul]} Now tell [me]_0-i something about [yourself]_4157-you , " [he]_{115-mr cavendish} said , when the song was over , and [Barbara]_120-barbara had turned round , as [she]_120-barbara used to do in old times , on [her]_120-barbara music - stool ; "_[4157-you] [I]_0-i hear [you]_4157-you have been away , like [me]_0-i . " "_[4157-you] Not like [you]_0-i , " said [Barbara]_120-barbara , "_[0-i] for [you]_0-i went because [you]_0-i pleased , and [I]_0-i went — — " "_[0-i] Why did [you]_4157-you go ? " asked [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} . "_[4157-you] Because [I]_0-i could not stay [here]_4529-here any longer , " said [Barbara]_120-barbara , with [her]_120-barbara old vehemence ; "_[0-i] because [I]_0-i was talked about , and looked down upon , and —— Well , never mind , that 's all over now ; and [I]_0-i am sure [I]_0-i am very glad to see [you]_0-i , [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , as [a friend]_{7415-a friend} . " And with that something like a tear came into [her]_120-barbara eye . [She]_120-barbara had been knocked about a good deal in [the world]_{331-the world} , and though [she]_120-barbara had not learned much , still [she]_120-barbara had learned that [she]_120-barbara was young no longer , and could not indulge in the caprices of that past condition of existence . [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , for [his]_{115-mr cavendish} part , could not but smile at this intimation that [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was to be received as [a friend]_{7415-a friend} , and consequently need not have any fear of [Barbara]_120-barbara 's fascinations,—as if [a woman of [her]_120-barbara age , worn and gone off as [she]_120-barbara was]_{8123-a woman of her age , worn and gone off as she was} , could be supposed dangerous ; but still [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was touched by [her]_120-barbara tone . "_{[115-mr cavendish]} [We]_4160-we were once [very good friends]_{4161-very good friends} , [Barbara]_120-barbara , " said [the inconsistent man]_{8124-the inconsistent man} ; "_{[120-barbara]} [we]_4160-we have lost sight of [each other]_{679-each other} for a long time , as [people]_505-people do in [this world]_{277-this world} ; but [we]_4160-we were once [very good friends]_{4161-very good friends} . " "_{[4161-very good friends]} Yes , " [she]_120-barbara said , with a slight touch of annoyance in [her]_120-barbara voice ; "_{[4161-very good friends]} but since [we]_4160-we have lost sight of [each other]_{679-each other} for so long , [I]_0-i do n't see why [you]_4167-you should call [me]_0-i [Barbara]_120-barbara . It would be much more becoming to say [Miss Lake]_{118-miss lake} . " [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} was amused , and [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was touched and flattered . [Most people]_{1186-most people} had been rather forbearing to [him]_{115-mr cavendish} since [he]_{115-mr cavendish} came back , putting up with [him]_{115-mr cavendish} for old friendship 's sake , or supporting [his]_{115-mr cavendish} cause as that of [a reformed man]_{8126-a reformed man} , and giving [him]_{115-mr cavendish} , on the whole , a sort of patronising humiliating countenance ; and to find somebody in whose eyes [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was still [the paladin of old times]_{8127-the paladin of old times} , [the Mr Cavendish whom people in [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} were proud of]_{8128-the mr cavendish whom people in grange lane were proud of} , was balm to [his]_{115-mr cavendish} wounded soul . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i do n't know how [I]_0-i am to learn to say [Miss Lake]_{118-miss lake} — when [you]_{118-miss lake} are just as good to [me]_0-i as ever , and sing as [you]_{118-miss lake} have just been doing , " [he]_0-i said . "_{[118-miss lake]} [I]_0-i suppose [you]_{118-miss lake} say so because [you]_{118-miss lake} find [me]_0-i so changed ? " Upon which [Barbara]_120-barbara lifted [her]_120-barbara black eyes and looked at [him]_0-i as [she]_120-barbara had scarcely done before . The eyes were as bright as ever , and they were softened a little for the moment out of the stare that seemed to have grown habitual to [them]_8129-them ; and [her]_120-barbara crimson cheeks glowed as of old ; and though [she]_120-barbara was untidy , and looked worn , and like [a creature much buffeted about by wind and waves]_{8130-a creature much buffeted about by wind and waves} , [she]_120-barbara was still what [connoisseurs in that article]_{8131-connoisseurs in that article} call [a fine woman]_{8132-a fine woman} . [She]_120-barbara looked full at [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , and then [she]_120-barbara cast down [her]_120-barbara eyes , as if the sight was too much for [her]_120-barbara . "_{[118-miss lake]} [I]_0-i do n't see any difference , " [she]_120-barbara said , with a certain tremor in [her]_120-barbara voice ; for [he]_0-i was [a man of whom , in the days of [her]_120-barbara youth]_{8133-a man of whom , in the days of her youth} , [she]_120-barbara had been fond in [her]_120-barbara way . And naturally [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} was more touched than ever . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} took [her]_120-barbara hand , and called [her]_120-barbara [Barbara]_120-barbara again without any reproof ; and [he]_{115-mr cavendish} saw that [she]_120-barbara trembled , and that [his]_{115-mr cavendish} presence here made to the full as great an impression as [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had ever done in [his]_{115-mr cavendish} palmiest days . Perhaps a greater impression ; for [their]_8134-their old commerce had been stormy , and interrupted by many a hurricane ; and [Barbara]_120-barbara then had , or thought [she]_120-barbara might have , many strings to [her]_120-barbara bow , and did not believe that there was only one [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} in [the world]_{331-the world} . Now all that was changed : and if this old hope should revive again , it would not be allowed to die away for any gratification of temper . [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} did not remember ever to have seen [her]_120-barbara tremble before , and [he]_{115-mr cavendish} too was fond of [her]_120-barbara in [his]_{115-mr cavendish} way . This curious revival did not come to anything of deeper importance , for of course just then [Rose]_108-rose came in from [[her]_108-rose household affairs]_{8136-her household affairs} , and [Mr Lake]_{93-mr lake} to tea ; and [the candidate]_{7042-the candidate} recollected that it was time for dinner . But [father]_2728-father and [sister]_1655-sister also gave [him]_{7042-the candidate} , in [their]_8134-their different ways , a rather flattering reception . [Mr Lake]_{93-mr lake} had already pledged [him]_{7042-the candidate} [his]_{7042-the candidate} vote , and was full of interest as to how things were going on , and enthusiastic for [his]_{7042-the candidate} success ; and [Rose]_108-rose scowled upon [him]_{7042-the candidate} as of old , as on [a dangerous character , whose comings and goings could not be seen without apprehension]_{8140-a dangerous character , whose comings and goings could not be seen without apprehension} ; which was an unexpected pleasure to [a man who had been startled to find how very little commotion [his]_{7042-the candidate} presence made in [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane}]_{8141-a man who had been startled to find how very little commotion his presence made in grange lane} . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} pressed [Barbara]_120-barbara 's hand as [he]_{115-mr cavendish} went away , and went to [his]_{115-mr cavendish} dinner with a heart which certainly beat lighter , and a more pleasant sense of returning self - confidence , than [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had felt for a long time . When [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was coming out of [the house]_{339-the house} , as a matter of course , [he]_{115-mr cavendish} met with [the chief of [[his]_{115-mr cavendish} Dissenting supporters]_{8144-his dissenting supporters}]_{8143-the chief of his dissenting supporters} , accompanied ( for [Mr Bury]_{109-mr bury} , as has been said , was [very Low - Church , and loved , wherever [he]_{115-mr cavendish} could do it , to work in unison with [[his]_{115-mr cavendish} Dissenting brethren]_{8146-his dissenting brethren}]_{8145-very low - church , and loved , wherever he could do it , to work in unison with his dissenting brethren} ) by [[the Rector]_{567-the rector} 's churchwarden]_{8148-the rector 's churchwarden} , [both of whom]_{8149-both of whom} stopped with a curiously critical air to speak to [the Candidate]_{7042-the candidate} , who had to be [every man 's friend for the time being]_{8151-every man 's friend for the time being} . The look in [their]_{8149-both of whom} eyes sent an icy chill through [him]_{115-mr cavendish} , but still the forbidden pleasure had been sweet . As [he]_{115-mr cavendish} walked [home]_287-home , [he]_{115-mr cavendish} could not help thinking it over , and going back ten years , and feeling a little doubtful about it , whether it was then or now . And as [he]_{115-mr cavendish} mused [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , whom [he]_{115-mr cavendish} could not help continually connecting and contrasting with [the other]_{5266-the other} , appeared to [him]_{115-mr cavendish} as a kind of jealous [Queen Eleanor]_176-helen , who had a right to [him]_{115-mr cavendish} , and could take possession at any time , should [she]_176-helen choose to make the effort ; while [Barbara]_120-barbara was [a Rosamond]_{8154-a rosamond} , dilapidated indeed , but always ready to receive and console [him]_{115-mr cavendish} in [her]_120-barbara bower . This was the kind of unconscious sentiment [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had in [his]_{115-mr cavendish} mind , feeling sure , as [he]_{115-mr cavendish} mused , that [Lucilla]_119-lucilla would be very glad to marry [him]_{115-mr cavendish} , and that it would be very wise on [his]_{115-mr cavendish} part to ask [her]_119-lucilla , and was a thing which might still probably come to pass . Of course [he]_{115-mr cavendish} could not see into [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's mind , which had travelled such a long way beyond [him]_{115-mr cavendish} . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} gave a glance up at the windows as [he]_{115-mr cavendish} passed [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} door , and felt a kind of disagreeable satisfaction in seeing how diminished the lights were in [the once radiant house]_{8155-the once radiant house} . And [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was so fond of a great deal of light ! but [she]_119-lucilla could not afford now to spend as much money upon wax as [a Continental church]_{8156-a continental church} might do . [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} had so odd a sense of [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's power over [him]_{115-mr cavendish} , that it gave [him]_{115-mr cavendish} a certain pleasure to think of the coming down of [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} pride and diminution of [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} lights . But the fact was , that not more than ten minutes after [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had passed [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} door with this reflection , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , sitting with [her]_119-lucilla good book on the table and [her]_119-lucilla work in [her]_119-lucilla hand , in [the room which was not so well lighted as [it]_{8157-the room which was not so well lighted as it used to be} used to be]_{8157-the room which was not so well lighted as it used to be} , heard that [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} had been met with coming out of [Mr Lake]_{93-mr lake} 's , and that [Barbara]_120-barbara had been singing to [him]_{115-mr cavendish} , and that there was no telling what might have happened . "_{[285-a man]} [A man]_{285-a man} ai n't [the man for [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{3575-the man for carlingford} as takes up with that sort , " [Thomas]_117-tom said indignantly , who had come to pay [[his]_117-tom former mistress]_{8158-his former mistress} a visit , and to assure [her]_{8158-his former mistress} of [[his]_117-tom brother - in - law]_{1953-his brother - in - law} 's vote . [He]_117-tom was a little more free - spoken than of [old , being now set up]_{8160-old , being now set up} , and [an independent householder]_{8161-an independent householder} , and calling [no man master]_{8162-no man master} ; and [he]_117-tom was naturally indignant at an occurrence which , regarded in the light of past events , was an insult not only to [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} , but to [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was evidently startled by the news . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} looked up quickly as if [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had been about to speak , and then stopped [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} and turned [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} back upon [Thomas]_117-tom , and poked the fire in a most energetic way . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had even taken the hearth - brush in [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} hand to make all tidy after this onslaught , but that was a thing that went to [Thomas]_117-tom 's heart . "_{[285-a man]} [I]_0-i could n't stand by and see it , [Miss Lucilla]_119-lucilla , " said [Thomas]_117-tom ; "_{[285-a man]} it do n't feel natural ; " and there was actually a kind of moisture in [his]_117-tom eye as [he]_117-tom took that domestic implement out of [her]_119-lucilla hand . [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} pitied [Lucilla]_119-lucilla for having less light than of old , and [Thomas]_117-tom for being reduced so low as to sweep [her]_119-lucilla own hearth . But [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was very far from pitying [her]_119-lucilla own case . [She]_119-lucilla had been making an effort over [herself]_119-lucilla , and [she]_119-lucilla had come out of it triumphant ; after reading so many good books , it is not to be wondered at if [she]_119-lucilla felt [herself]_119-lucilla a changed and softened and elevated character . [She]_119-lucilla had the means in [her]_119-lucilla hands of doing [[her]_119-lucilla candidate]_{7032-her candidate} 's rival a deadly mischief , and yet , for old friendship 's sake , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla made up [her]_119-lucilla mind to forbear . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i will give it [you]_4170-you , [Thomas]_117-tom , " [she]_119-lucilla said , with dignity , holding the hearth - brush , which was in such circumstances elevated into something sublime , "_[4170-you] if [you]_4170-you will promise , never , until after the election — never to say a word about [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} and [Miss Lake]_{118-miss lake} . It was quite right to tell [me]_0-i , and [you]_4170-you are very kind about the hearth ; but [you]_4170-you must promise never to say a syllable about it , not even to [Nancy]_102-nancy , until the election is over ; or [I]_0-i will never give it [you]_4170-you , nor ask [you]_4170-you to do a single thing for [me]_0-i again . " [Thomas]_117-tom was so much struck with this address that [he]_117-tom said "_{[245-good lord]} [Good Lord]_{245-good lord} ! " in sheer amazement ; and then [he]_117-tom made the necessary vow , and took the hearth - brush out of [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's hand . "_[4171-he] No doubt [he]_4171-he was asking for [Mr Lake]_{93-mr lake} 's vote , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . "_[4171-he] [They]_4172-they say [everybody]_{300-everybody} is making great exertions , and [you]_4170-you know [they]_4172-they are both [[my]_0-i friends]_{4577-my friends} . [I]_0-i ought to be pleased whoever wins . But it is impressed on [my]_0-i mind that [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} will be [the man]_{1681-the man} , " [Lucilla]_119-lucilla added , with a little solemnity , "_{[222-mr ashburton]} and , [Thomas]_117-tom , [we]_4176-we must give [them]_4172-they fair - play . " It would be vain to assert that [Thomas]_117-tom understood this romantic generosity , but [he]_117-tom was taken by surprise , and had relinquished [his]_117-tom own liberty in the matter , and had nothing further to say . Indeed [he]_117-tom had so little to say downstairs , [that [Nancy]_102-nancy , who was longing for a little gossip , insulted and reviled [him]_117-tom , and declared that since [he]_117-tom took up with that [Betsy]_102-nancy there never was a sensible word to be got out of [him]_117-tom]_102-nancy . And all the time [the poor man]_{2570-the poor man} was burning with this bit of news . Many [a man]_{285-a man} has bartered [his]_{285-a man} free - will before under the influence of female wiles , or so at least history would have [us]_4176-we believe ; but [few]_8166-few have done it for so poor a compensation as that hearth - brush . [Thomas]_117-tom withdrew sore at heart , longing for the election to be over , and kept [his]_117-tom word like [an honest man]_{3608-an honest man} ; but notwithstanding , before the evening was over , the fatal news was spreading like fire to [every house in [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane}]_{8168-every house in grange lane} . It is probable that [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} considered the indulgence above recorded all the more excusable in that it was Saturday night . The nomination was to take place on Monday , and if [a man]_{285-a man} was not to be supposed to be done with [his]_{285-a man} work on the Saturday evening , when could [he]_{285-a man} be expected to have a moment of repose ? [He]_{115-mr cavendish} had thought as [he]_{115-mr cavendish} went [home]_287-home — for naturally , while putting [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} so skilfully in the way of temptation , such questions had not entered into [his]_{115-mr cavendish} mind — that the fact of to - morrow being Sunday would effectually neutralise any harm [he]_{115-mr cavendish} could have been supposed to have done by a visit so simple and natural , and that neither [[his]_{115-mr cavendish} sister]_{577-his sister} nor [[his]_{115-mr cavendish} committee]_{8032-his committee} , the two powers of which [he]_{115-mr cavendish} stood in a certain awe , could so much as hear of it until the election was over , and all decided for good or for evil . This had been a comfort to [his]_{115-mr cavendish} mind , but it was the very falsest and most deceitful consolation . That intervening Sunday was a severer calamity for [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} than half a dozen ordinary days . The general excitement had risen so high , and all the chances on both sides had been so often discussed and debated , that something new was as water in [the desert]_{4638-the desert} to the thirsting constituency . The story was all through [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} that very night , but [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} [itself]_{3-carlingford} , from [St Roque 's]_{26-st roque 's} to [the wilderness of [the North End]_{75-the north end}]_{8174-the wilderness of the north end} , tingled with it next morning . It is true , [the Rector]_{567-the rector} made no special allusion to it in [his]_{567-the rector} sermon , though the tone of all [his]_{567-the rector} services was so sad , and [his]_{567-the rector} own fine countenance looked so melancholy , that [[Mr Bury]_{109-mr bury} 's devoted followers]_{8176-mr bury 's devoted followers} could all see that [he]_{567-the rector} had something on [his]_{567-the rector} mind . But [Mr Tufton]_{110-mr tufton} at [Salem Chapel]_{22-salem chapel} was not so reticent . [He]_{110-mr tufton} was [a man quite famous for [his]_{110-mr tufton} extempore gifts , and who rather liked to preach about any very recent public event , which it was evident to all [[his]_{110-mr tufton} hearers]_{8178-his hearers} could not have found place in a "_[117-tom] prepared " discourse]_{8177-a man quite famous for his extempore gifts , and who rather liked to preach about any very recent public event , which it was evident to all his hearers could not have found place in a " prepared " discourse} ; and [his]_{110-mr tufton} sermon that morning was upon wickedness in high places , upon [men who sought the confidence of [[their]_{8179-men who sought the confidence of their fellows only to betray it , and offered to the poor man a hand red with his sister 's ( metaphorical ) blood} fellows]_{8180-their fellows} only to betray it , and offered to [the poor man]_{2570-the poor man} a hand red with [[his]_{2570-the poor man} sister]_{577-his sister} 's ( metaphorical ) blood]_{8179-men who sought the confidence of their fellows only to betray it , and offered to the poor man a hand red with his sister 's ( metaphorical ) blood} . But it would be wrong to say that this was the general tone of public opinion in [Grove Street]_{27-grove street} ; [most people]_{1186-most people} , on the contrary , thought of [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} not as a wolf thirsting for the lamb 's blood , but rather [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} as [a kind of lamb caught in the thicket]_{8184-a kind of lamb caught in the thicket} , and about to be offered up in sacrifice . Such was the impression of [a great many influential persons who had been wavering hitherto , and inclining on the whole]_{8185-a great many influential persons who had been wavering hitherto , and inclining on the whole} to [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} 's liberal principles and supposed Low - Church views . [A man whose hand is red metaphorically with [your]_8187-your sister]_{8186-a man whose hand is red metaphorically with your sister} 's blood is no doubt [a highly objectionable personage]_{8188-a highly objectionable personage} ; but it is doubtful whether , under the circumstances , [an enlightened constituency]_{8189-an enlightened constituency} might not consider [the man who had given a perfectly unstained hand to so thoroughly unsatisfactory a sister]_{8190-the man who had given a perfectly unstained hand to so thoroughly unsatisfactory a sister} as more objectionable still ; and the indignation of [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} at [Barbara]_120-barbara 's reappearance was nothing to the fury of [George Street]_{24-george street} , and even of [Wharfside]_74-wharfside , where [the bargees]_{8056-the bargees} began to scoff openly . [Society]_262-society had nothing worse to say than to quote [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} , and assert that "_{[4177-these artist people]} [these artist people]_{4177-these artist people} were [all adventurers]_{5270-all adventurers} " ; and then [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} in general could not forget that [it]_{4-grange lane} "_{[4177-these artist people]} had met " [Barbara]_120-barbara , nor dismiss from its consideration [her]_120-barbara black eyes , [her]_120-barbara level brows , and [her]_120-barbara magnificent contralto ; whereas in [the other region]_{8192-the other region} the idea of [the Member for [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{1106-the member for carlingford} marrying "_[117-tom] that sort ! " cast all [the world]_{331-the world} into temporary delirium . It was a still more deadly offence to [the small people]_{8195-the small people} than to the great . And the exceptional standing which [poor Mr Lake]_{93-mr lake} and [[his]_{93-mr lake} daughter]_{286-his daughter} [Rose]_108-rose used to lay claim to — the "_[117-tom] rank of [their]_4179-their own " which [they]_4179-their possessed as [artists]_1658-artists — was a pretension much more disagreeable to [the shopkeepers]_{8198-the shopkeepers} than to society in general . Thus in every sense [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} had done the very worst for [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} by [his]_{115-mr cavendish} ill - timed indulgence ; and [his]_{115-mr cavendish} guilt was about the same with most of [[his]_{115-mr cavendish} critics]_{8199-his critics} whether [he]_{115-mr cavendish} meant perfectly well and innocently , or entertained the most guilty intentions ever conceived by [man]_4780-man . And all [his]_{115-mr cavendish} misfortunes were increased by the fact that the intervening day was a Sunday . [Barbara Lake]_120-barbara [herself]_120-barbara , who did not know what [people]_505-people were saying , and who , if [she]_120-barbara had known , would not have cared , came to [church]_6885-church , as was natural , in the morning ; and under pretence that the family pew was full , had the assurance , as [people]_505-people remarked , to come to [the middle aisle]_{8204-the middle aisle} , in that same silk dress which rustled like tin , and made more demonstration than the richest draperies . The pew - opener disapproved of [her]_120-barbara as much as [everybody else]_{2143-everybody else} did , but [she]_120-barbara could not turn [the intruder]_{2549-the intruder} out ; and though [Barbara]_120-barbara had a long time to wait , and was curiously inspected by all the eyes near [her]_120-barbara while [she]_120-barbara did so , the end was that [she]_120-barbara got a seat in [her]_120-barbara rustling silk not very far from where [Lucilla]_119-lucilla sat in deep mourning , [a model of every righteous observance]_{8207-a model of every righteous observance} . As for poor [Barbara]_120-barbara , [she]_120-barbara too was very exemplary in [church]_6885-church . [She]_120-barbara meant [nobody]_4434-nobody any harm , [poor soul]_{4447-poor soul} . [She]_120-barbara could not help the flashing of those big black eyes , to which the level line above them gave such a curious appearance of obliqueness — nor was it to be expected that [she]_120-barbara should deny [herself]_120-barbara the use of [her]_120-barbara advantages , or omit to "_{[4177-these artist people]} take the second " in all the canticles with such melodious liquid tones as made [everybody]_{300-everybody} stop and look round . [She]_120-barbara had a perfect right to do it ; indeed it was [her]_120-barbara duty , as it is [everybody]_{300-everybody} 's duty , to aid to the best of [their]_{300-everybody} ability in the church - music of [[their]_{300-everybody} parish]_{8213-their parish} , which was what [Lucilla Marjoribanks]_119-lucilla persisted in saying in answer to all objections . But the effect was great in [the congregation]_{8214-the congregation} , and even [the Rector]_{567-the rector} [himself]_{567-the rector} was seen to change colour as [his]_{567-the rector} eye fell upon [the unlucky young woman]_{8216-the unlucky young woman} . [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , for [his]_{115-mr cavendish} part , knew [her]_{8216-the unlucky young woman} voice the moment [he]_{115-mr cavendish} heard it , and gave a little start , and received such a look from [[his]_{115-mr cavendish} sister]_{577-his sister} , who was standing by [him]_{115-mr cavendish} , as turned [him]_{115-mr cavendish} to stone . [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} looked at [him]_{115-mr cavendish} , and so did [[her]_{99-mrs woodburn} husband]_{283-her husband} , and [Mr Centum]_{98-mrs centum} turned a solemnly inquiring reproachful gaze upon [him]_{115-mr cavendish} from the other side of [the aisle]_{8219-the aisle} . "_{[4177-these artist people]} Oh , [Harry]_165-harry , [you]_165-harry will kill [me]_0-i with vexation ! why , for goodness ' sake , did [you]_165-harry let [her]_4180-her come ? " [[his]_{115-mr cavendish} sister]_{577-his sister} whispered when [they]_8221-they had all sat down again . "_[165-harry] Good heavens ! how could [I]_0-i help it ? " cried [poor Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , almost loud enough to be heard . And then by the slight , almost imperceptible , hum around [him]_{115-mr cavendish} , [he]_{115-mr cavendish} felt that not only [[his]_{115-mr cavendish} sister]_{577-his sister} and [[his]_{115-mr cavendish} committee]_{8032-his committee} , but [the Rector]_{567-the rector} and all [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} , had [their]_8221-they eyes upon [him]_{115-mr cavendish} , and was thankful to look up the lesson , [poor man]_{4438-poor man} , and bury [his]_{115-mr cavendish} face in it . It was a hard punishment for the indiscretion of an hour . But perhaps of [all the people concerned]_{8226-all the people concerned} it was [the Rector who was the most to be pitied]_{8227-the rector who was the most to be pitied} . [He]_{8227-the rector who was the most to be pitied} had staked [his]_{8227-the rector who was the most to be pitied} honour upon [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} 's repentance , and here was [he]_{8227-the rector who was the most to be pitied} going back , publicly to wallow in the mire — and it was Sunday when [such a worldly subject]_{8228-such a worldly subject} ought not to be permitted to enter [a good man]_{4891-a good man} 's mind , much less to be discussed and acted upon as it ought to be if anything was to be done ; for there was little more than this sacred day remaining in which to undo the mischief which a too great confidence in human nature had wrought . And then , to tell the truth , [the Rector]_{567-the rector} did not know how to turn back . It would have been hard , very hard , to have told all [the people who confided in [him]_{115-mr cavendish}]_{8231-the people who confided in him} that [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had never had any stronger evidence for [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} 's repentance than [he]_{115-mr cavendish} now had for [his]_{115-mr cavendish} backsliding ; and to give in , and let [the other side]_{8232-the other side} have it all [their]_{8232-the other side} own way , and throw over [the candidate with whom [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had identified [himself]_{115-mr cavendish}]_{8233-the candidate with whom he had identified himself} , was as painful to [Mr Bury]_{109-mr bury} as if , instead of being very Low - Church , [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had been [the most muscular of Christians]_{8234-the most muscular of christians} . Being in this state of mind , it may be supposed that [[his]_{115-mr cavendish} sister]_{577-his sister} 's mild wonder and trembling speculations at lunch , when [they]_8236-they were alone together , were well qualified to raise some sparks of [that old Adam]_{8237-that old adam} , who , though well kept under , still existed in [the Rector]_{567-the rector} 's , as in [most other human breasts]_{8239-most other human breasts} . "_[165-harry] But , [dear Edward]_190-edward , [I]_0-i would not quite condemn [him]_4181-he , " [Miss Bury]_{114-miss bury} said . "_[0-i] [He]_4181-he has been the cause of a good deal of remark , [you]_190-edward know , and [the poor girl]_{4182-the poor girl} has been talked about . [He]_4181-he may think it is [his]_4181-he duty to make [her]_{4182-the poor girl} amends . For anything [we]_4183-we can tell , [he]_4181-he may have the most honourable intentions — — " "_[4181-he] Oh , bother [his]_4181-he honourable intentions ! " said [the Rector]_{567-the rector} . Such an exclamation from [him]_4181-he was as bad as the most dreadful oath from [an ordinary man]_{8241-an ordinary man} , and very nearly made [Miss Bury]_{114-miss bury} drop from [her]_{114-miss bury} chair in amazement . Things must have gone very far indeed when [the Rector]_{567-the rector} [himself]_{567-the rector} disregarded all proprieties and the sacredness of the day in such a wildly - daring fashion . For , to tell the truth , in [his]_{567-the rector} secret heart [Mr Bury]_{109-mr bury} was [himself]_{567-the rector} a little of the way of thinking of [the people in [Grove Street]_{27-grove street}]_{8243-the people in grove street} . Strictly speaking , if [a man]_{285-a man} has done anything to make [a young woman]_{454-a young woman} be talked about , [every well - principled person]_{8246-every well - principled person} ought to desire that [he]_{8246-every well - principled person} should make [her]_{4182-the poor girl} amends ; but at the same time , at such a crisis there was little consolation in the fact that [the candidate one]_{8247-the candidate one} was supporting and doing daily battle for had honourable intentions in respect to [Barbara Lake]_120-barbara . If it had been [Rose Lake]_108-rose , it would still have been a blow ; but [Rose]_108-rose was unspeakably respectable , and [nobody]_4434-nobody could have said a syllable on the subject : while [Barbara]_120-barbara , who came to [church]_6885-church in a tin gown , and rustled up the middle aisle in [it]_8250-it , attracting all eyes , and took such a second in the canticles that [she]_120-barbara overwhelmed the choir itself — [Barbara]_120-barbara , who had made [people]_505-people talk at [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's parties , and had been ten years away , wandering over the face of [the earth]_{1094-the earth} , [nobody]_4434-nobody could tell where — governessing , singing , play - acting , perhaps , for anything that [anybody]_313-anybody could tell ! [A clergyman]_{5109-a clergyman} , it is true , dared not have said such a thing , and [Mr Bury]_{109-mr bury} 's remorse would have been bitter could [he]_{109-mr bury} have really believed [himself]_{109-mr bury} capable even of thinking it ; but still it is certain that the unconscious , unexpressed idea in [his]_{109-mr bury} mind was , that the honourable intentions were the worst of it — that [a candidate]_{8256-a candidate} might be [a fool]_{717-a fool} , or even [an unrepentant sinner]_{8258-an unrepentant sinner} , and after all it would be chiefly [his]_{109-mr bury} own concern ; but that so much as to dream of making [Barbara Lake]_120-barbara [[the Member]_{8259-the member} 's wife]_{8260-the member 's wife} , was the deepest insult that could be offered to [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} . [The Rector]_{567-the rector} carried [his]_{567-the rector} burden silently all day , and scarcely opened [his]_{567-the rector} lips , as all [his]_{567-the rector} sympathetic following remarked ; but before [he]_{567-the rector} went to bed [he]_{567-the rector} made a singular statement , the complete accuracy of which [an impartial observer]_{8262-an impartial observer} might be disposed to doubt , but which [Mr Bury]_{109-mr bury} uttered with profound sincerity , and with a sigh of self - compassion . "_[4181-he] Now [I]_0-i understand [Lucilla Marjoribanks]_119-lucilla , " was what [the good man]_{7397-the good man} said , and [he]_{567-the rector} all but puffed out the candle [he]_{567-the rector} had just lighted , with that sigh . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , however , in [[her]_119-lucilla own person]_{523-her own person} took no part in it at all , one way or other . [She]_119-lucilla shook hands very kindly with [Barbara]_120-barbara , and hoped [she]_120-barbara would come and see [her]_120-barbara , and made it clearly apparent that [she]_120-barbara at least bore no malice . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i am very glad [I]_0-i told [Thomas]_117-tom to say nothing about it , " [she]_119-lucilla said to [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} , who , however , did not know the circumstances , and was very little the wiser , as may be supposed . And then [the two ladies]_{1077-the two ladies} walked [home]_287-home together , and [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} devoted [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} to [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} good books . It was almost the first moment of repose that [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had ever had in [her]_119-lucilla busy life , and it was a repose not only permitted but enjoined . Society , which had all along expected so much from [her]_119-lucilla , expected now that [she]_119-lucilla should not find [herself]_119-lucilla able for any exertion ; and [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} responded nobly , as [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had always done , to the requirements of society . To a mind less perfectly regulated , the fact that the election which had been so interesting to [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was now about , as may be said , to take place without [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , would have been of itself a severe trial ; and the sweet composure with which [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} bore it was not one of the least remarkable phenomena of the present crisis . But the fact was that this Sunday was on the whole an oppressive day . [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} came in for a moment , it is true , between services ; but [he]_{222-mr ashburton} [himself]_{222-mr ashburton} , though generally so steady , was unsettled and agitated . [He]_{222-mr ashburton} had been bearing the excitement well until this last almost incredible accident occurred , which made it possible that [he]_{222-mr ashburton} might not only win , but win by a large majority . "_[0-i] [The Dissenters]_{8084-the dissenters} have all held out till now , and would not pledge [themselves]_{8084-the dissenters} , " [he]_{222-mr ashburton} said to [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , actually with a tremble in [his]_{222-mr ashburton} voice ; and then [he]_{222-mr ashburton} told [her]_119-lucilla about [Mr Tufton]_{110-mr tufton} 's sermon and the wickedness in high places , and the hand imbrued metaphorically in [[his]_{222-mr ashburton} sister]_{577-his sister} 's blood . "_[4185-he] [I]_0-i wonder how [he]_4185-he could say so , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , with indignation . "_[4185-he] It is just like [those Dissenters]_{4186-those dissenters} . What harm was there in going to see [her]_4187-her ? [I]_0-i heard of it last night , but even for [your]_4188-you interest [I]_0-i would never have spread such mere gossip as that . " "_[0-i] No — certainly it is mere gossip , " said [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} ; "_[0-i] but it will do [him]_4185-he a great deal of harm all the same , " and then once more [he]_{222-mr ashburton} got restless and abstracted . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i suppose it is of no use asking [you]_4188-you if [you]_4188-you would join [Lady Richmond]_{164-lady richmond} 's party at [the Blue Boar]_{4189-the blue boar} ? [You]_4188-you could have a window almost to [yourself]_4188-you , [you]_4188-you know , and would be quite quiet . " [Lucilla]_119-lucilla shook [her]_119-lucilla head , and the movement was more expressive than words . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i did not think [you]_4188-you would , " said [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} ; and then [he]_{222-mr ashburton} took [her]_4188-you hand , and [his]_{222-mr ashburton} looks too became full of meaning . "_[0-i] Then [I]_0-i must say adieu , " [he]_{222-mr ashburton} said—"adieu_[0-i] until it is all over . [I]_0-i shall not have a moment that [I]_0-i can call [my]_0-i own — this will be an eventful week for [me]_0-i . " "_[0-i] [You]_0-i mean an eventful day , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; for [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} was not such a novice as to be afraid of the appearance [he]_{222-mr ashburton} would have to make at the nomination . [He]_{222-mr ashburton} did not contradict [her]_4188-you , but [he]_{222-mr ashburton} pressed [her]_4188-you hand with a look which was equivalent to kissing it , though [he]_{222-mr ashburton} was not romantic enough to go quite that length . When [he]_{222-mr ashburton} was gone , [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} could not but wonder a little what [he]_{222-mr ashburton} could mean by looking forward to an eventful week . For [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} own part , [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} could not but feel that after so much excitement things would feel rather flat for the rest of the week , and that it was almost wrong to have an election on a Tuesday . Could it be that [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} had some other contest or candidateship in store for [himself]_{222-mr ashburton} which [he]_{222-mr ashburton} had not told [her]_4188-you about ? Such a thing was quite possible ; but what had [Lucilla]_119-lucilla in [her]_119-lucilla mourning to do with worldly contingencies ? [She]_119-lucilla went back to [her]_119-lucilla seat in the corner of the sofa and [her]_119-lucilla book of sermons , and read fifty pages before tea - time ; [she]_119-lucilla knew how much , because [she]_119-lucilla had put a mark in [her]_119-lucilla book when [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} came in . Marks are very necessary things generally in sermon - books ; and [Lucilla]_119-lucilla could not but feel pleased to think that since [[her]_119-lucilla visitor]_{813-her visitor} went away [she]_119-lucilla had got over so much ground . To compare [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} to a volcano that night ( and indeed all the next day , which was the day of nomination ) would be a stale similitude ; and yet in some respects it was like a volcano . It was not the same kind of excitement which arises in [a town]_{3849-a town} where politics run very high — if there are any towns nowadays in such a state of unsophisticated nature . Neither was it a place where simple corruption could carry the day ; for [the freemen of [Wharfside]_74-wharfside]_{8270-the freemen of wharfside} were , after all , but [a small portion of [the population]_{8054-the population}]_{8271-a small portion of the population} . It was in reality a quite ideal sort of contest — a contest for [the best man]_{3567-the best man} , such as would have pleased [the purest - minded philosopher]_{8274-the purest - minded philosopher} . It was [the man most fit to represent [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} for whom [everybody]_{300-everybody} was looking]_{8275-the man most fit to represent carlingford for whom everybody was looking} , not [a man to be baited about parish - rates and Reform Bills and the Irish Church;—a man who lived in , or near [the town]_{551-the town} , and "_[0-i] dealt regular " at [all the best shops]_{8279-all the best shops}]_{8277-a man to be baited about parish - rates and reform bills and the irish church;—a man who lived in , or near the town , and " dealt regular " at all the best shops} ; [a man who would not disgrace [[his]_{8280-a man who would not disgrace his constituency by any unlawful or injudicious sort of love - making — who would attend to the town 's interests and subscribe to its charities , and take the lead in a general way} constituency]_{3611-his constituency} by any unlawful or injudicious sort of love - making — who would attend to [the town]_{551-the town} 's interests and subscribe to [its]_{551-the town} charities , and take the lead in a general way]_{8280-a man who would not disgrace his constituency by any unlawful or injudicious sort of love - making — who would attend to the town 's interests and subscribe to its charities , and take the lead in a general way} . This was what [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} was looking for , as [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , with that intuitive rapidity which was characteristic of [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} genius , had at once remarked ; and when [everybody]_{300-everybody} went [home]_287-home from [church]_6885-church and [chapel]_8286-chapel , though it was Sunday , [the whole town]_{8287-the whole town} thrilled and throbbed with this great question . [People]_505-people might have found it possible to condone a sin or wink at a mere backsliding ; but there were few so bigoted in [their]_505-people faith as to believe that [the man who was capable of marrying [Barbara Lake]_120-barbara]_{8289-the man who was capable of marrying barbara lake} could ever be [the man for [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{3575-the man for carlingford} ; and thus it was that [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , who had been flourishing like a green bay - tree , withered away , as it were , in a moment , and [the place that had known [him]_{115-mr cavendish}]_{8291-the place that had known him} knew [him]_{115-mr cavendish} no more . [The hustings]_{8292-the hustings} were erected at [that central spot , just under the windows of [the Blue Boar]_{77-the blue boar} , where [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} and [George Street]_{24-george street}]_{8293-that central spot , just under the windows of the blue boar , where grange lane and george street} meet , [the most central point in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{8294-the most central point in carlingford} . It was so near that [Lucilla]_119-lucilla could hear the shouts and the music and all the divers noises of the election , but could not , even when [she]_119-lucilla went into the very corner of the window and strained [her]_119-lucilla eyes to the utmost , see what was going on , which was a very trying position . [We]_8295-we will not linger upon the proceedings or excitement of Monday , when the nomination and the speeches were made , and when the show of hands was certainly thought to be in [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} 's favour . But it was the next day that was the real trial . [Lady Richmond]_{164-lady richmond} and [[her]_{164-lady richmond} party]_{8296-her party} drove past at a very early hour , and looked up at [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's windows , and congratulated [themselves]_8297-them that [they]_8297-them were so early , and that [poor dear Lucilla]_119-lucilla would not have the additional pain of seeing [them]_8297-them go past . But [Lucilla]_119-lucilla did see [them]_8297-them , though , with [her]_119-lucilla usual good sense , [she]_119-lucilla kept behind the blind . [She]_119-lucilla never did anything absurd in the way of early rising on ordinary occasions ; but this morning it was impossible to restrain a certain excitement , and though it did [her]_119-lucilla no good , still [she]_119-lucilla got up an hour earlier than usual , and listened to the music , and heard [the cabs]_{8298-the cabs} rattling about , and could not help it if [her]_119-lucilla heart beat quicker . It was perhaps a more important crisis for [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} than for [any other person]_{8299-any other person} , save one , in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} ; for of course it would be foolish to attempt to assert that [she]_119-lucilla did not understand by this time what [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} meant ; and it may be imagined how hard it was upon [Lucilla]_119-lucilla to be thus , as it were , in [the very outside row of the assembly]_{8300-the very outside row of the assembly} — to hear all the distant shouts and sounds , everything that was noisy and inarticulate , and conveyed no meaning , and to be out of reach of all that could really inform [her]_119-lucilla as to what was going on . [She]_119-lucilla saw from [her]_119-lucilla window [the cabs]_{8298-the cabs} rushing past , now with [her]_119-lucilla own violet - and - green colours , now with the blue - and - yellow . And sometimes it seemed to [Lucilla]_119-lucilla that the blue - and - yellow predominated , and that [the carriages which mounted the hostile standard]_{8302-the carriages which mounted the hostile standard} carried [voters in larger numbers and more enthusiastic condition]_{8303-voters in larger numbers and more enthusiastic condition} . The first load of bargemen that came up [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} from [the farther end of [Wharf side]_{8305-wharf side}]_{8304-the farther end of wharf side} were all [Blues]_263-blues ; and when [a spectator]_{8306-a spectator} is thus held on the very edge of the event in a suspense which grows every moment more intolerable , especially when [he]_8307-he or [she]_8308-she is disposed to believe that things in general go on all the worse for [his]_8307-he or [her]_8308-she absence , it is no wonder if [that spectator]_{8309-that spectator} becomes nervous , and sees all the dangers at [their]_{8309-that spectator} darkest . What if , after all , old liking and friendship had prevailed over that beautiful optimism which [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had done so much to instil into the minds of [[her]_119-lucilla townsfolk]_{8310-her townsfolk} ? What if something more mercenary and less elevating than the ideal search for [the best man]_{3567-the best man} , in which [she]_119-lucilla had hoped [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} was engaged , should have swayed the popular mind to the other side ? All these painful questions went through [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's mind as the day crept on ; and [her]_119-lucilla suspense was much aggravated by [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} , who took no real interest in the election , but who kept saying every ten minutes—"I_[4190-they] wonder how the poll is going on — [I]_0-i wonder what that is [they]_4190-they are shouting — is it ' [Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} for ever ! ' or ' [Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} for ever ! ' [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ? [Your]_119-lucilla ears should be sharper than mine ; but [I]_0-i think it is [Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} . " [Lucilla]_119-lucilla thought so too , and [her]_119-lucilla heart quaked within [her]_119-lucilla , and [she]_119-lucilla went and squeezed [herself]_119-lucilla into the corner of the window , to try whether it was not possible to catch a glimpse of the field of battle ; and [her]_119-lucilla perseverance was finally rewarded by the sight of the extremity of the wooden planks which formed the polling - booth ; but there was little satisfaction to be got out of that . And then the continual dropping of [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} 's questions drove [her]_119-lucilla wild . "_{[115-mr cavendish]} [[My]_0-i dear aunt]_{3694-my dear aunt} , " [she]_119-lucilla said at last , "_{[115-mr cavendish]} [I]_0-i can see nothing and hear nothing , and [you]_{3694-my dear aunt} know as much about what is going on as [I]_0-i do"—which , it will be acknowledged , was not an answer such as [one]_4465-one would have expected from [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's perfect temper and wonderful self - control . The election went on with all its usual commotion while [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} watched and waited . [[Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} 's committee]_{8313-mr cavendish 's committee} brought [[their]_{8313-mr cavendish 's committee} supporters]_{8314-their supporters} very well up in the morning — no doubt by way of making sure of [them]_{8314-their supporters} , as [somebody]_312-somebody suggested on the other side ; and for some time [[Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} 's party at [[Masters]_149-masters 's windows]_{8317-masters 's windows}]_{8316-mrs woodburn 's party at masters 's windows} ( which [Masters]_149-masters had given rather reluctantly , by way of pleasing [the Rector]_{567-the rector} ) looked in better spirits and less anxious than [Lady Richmond]_{164-lady richmond} 's party , which was at [the Blue Boar]_{77-the blue boar} . Towards noon [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} went up to [[his]_{115-mr cavendish} female supporters]_{8319-his female supporters} with the bulletin of the poll — the same bulletin which [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} had just sent down to [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . These were the numbers ; and [they]_{8319-his female supporters} made [Masters]_149-masters 's triumphant , while silence and anxiety fell upon [the Blue Boar]_{77-the blue boar} : — When [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} received this disastrous intelligence , [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} put the note in [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} pocket without saying a word to [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} , and left [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} window , and went back to [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} worsted - work ; but as for [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} , [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} gave [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} brother]_{1449-her brother} a hug , and laughed , and cried , and believed in it , like [a silly woman]_{8321-a silly woman} as [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was . "_{[115-mr cavendish]} It is something quite unlooked - for , and which [I]_0-i never could have calculated upon , " [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} said , thrusting [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} hand into an imaginary waistcoat with [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} 's very look and tone , which was beyond measure amusing to [all the party]_{8322-all the party} . [They]_4193-they laughed so long , and were so gay , that [Lady Richmond]_{164-lady richmond} solemnly levelled [her]_{164-lady richmond} opera - glass at [them]_4193-they with the air of [a woman who was used to elections]_{8323-a woman who was used to elections} , but knew how [such parvenus]_{8324-such parvenus} have [their]_4193-they heads turned by a prominent position . "_[0-i] [That woman]_{4192-that woman} is taking some of [us]_4193-they off , " [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} said , "_{[4192-that woman]} but if it is [me]_0-i , [I]_0-i can bear it . There is nothing so vulgar as that sort of thing , and [I]_0-i hope [you]_4194-you never encourage it in [your]_4194-you presence , [[my]_0-i dears]_{5262-my dears} . " Just at that moment , however , an incident occurred which took up the attention of [the ladies at the windows]_{8325-the ladies at the windows} , and eclipsed even the interest of the election . [Poor Barbara Lake]_120-barbara was interested , too , to know if [[her]_120-barbara friend]_{503-her friend} would win . [She]_120-barbara was not entertaining any particular hopes or plans about [him]_{503-her friend} . Years and hard experiences had humbled [Barbara]_120-barbara . The Brussels veil which [she]_120-barbara used to dream of had faded as much from [her]_120-barbara memory as [poor Rose]_108-rose 's Honiton design , for which [she]_120-barbara had got the prize . At the present moment , instead of nourishing the ambitious designs which [everybody]_{300-everybody} laid to [her]_120-barbara charge , [she]_120-barbara would have been content with the very innocent privilege of talking a little to [[her]_120-barbara next employers]_{8328-her next employers} about [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , [the member for [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{1106-the member for carlingford} , and [his]_{115-mr cavendish} visits to [[[her]_120-barbara father]_{292-her father} 's house]_{417-her father 's house} . But at the same time , [she]_120-barbara had once been fond of [him]_{503-her friend} , and [she]_120-barbara took a great interest in [him]_{503-her friend} , and was very anxious that [he]_{503-her friend} should win . And [she]_120-barbara was in the habit , like [so many other women]_{8332-so many other women} , of finding out , as far as [she]_120-barbara could , what was going on , and going to see everything that there might be to see . [She]_120-barbara had brought [one of [[her]_120-barbara young brothers]_{8334-her young brothers} with [her]_120-barbara , whose anxiety to see the fun was quite as great as [her]_120-barbara own]_{8333-one of her young brothers with her , whose anxiety to see the fun was quite as great as her own} ; and [she]_120-barbara was arrayed in the tin dress — [her]_120-barbara best available garment — which was made long , according to the fashion , and which , as [Barbara]_120-barbara scorned to tuck it up , was continually getting trodden on , and talked about , and reviled at , on [that crowded pavement]_{8335-that crowded pavement} . [The two parties of ladies]_{8336-the two parties of ladies} saw , and even it might be said heard , the sweep of the metallic garment , which was undergoing such rough usage , and which was [her]_120-barbara best , poor soul . [Lady Richmond]_{164-lady richmond} had alighted from [[her]_{164-lady richmond} carriage]_{1659-her carriage} carefully tucked up , though there were only a few steps to make , and there was [no lady in Carlingford who would have swept "_[4194-you] a good gown " over the stones]_{8338-no lady in carlingford who would have swept " a good gown " over the stones} in such a way ; but then poor [Barbara]_120-barbara was not precisely [a lady]_{4506-a lady} , and thought it right to look as if it did not matter . [She]_120-barbara went up to read the numbers of the poll — in the sight of [everybody]_{300-everybody} ; and [she]_120-barbara clasped [her]_120-barbara hands together with ecstatic satisfaction as [she]_120-barbara read ; and [young Carmine]_{265-young carmine} , [[her]_120-barbara brother]_{1449-her brother} , dashed into the midst of the fray , and shouted "_{[115-mr cavendish]} [Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} for ever ! hurrah for [Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} ! " and could scarcely be drawn back again to take [[his]_{1449-her brother} sister]_{577-his sister} [home]_287-home . Even when [she]_120-barbara withdrew , [she]_120-barbara did not go [home]_287-home , but went slowly up and down [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} with [[her]_120-barbara rustling train]_{8345-her rustling train} behind [her]_120-barbara , with the intention of coming back for further information . [Lady Richmond]_{164-lady richmond} and [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} both lost all thought of the election as [they]_8346-their watched ; and lo ! when [their]_8346-their wandering thoughts came back again , the tide had turned . The tide had turned . Whether it was [Barbara]_{99-mrs woodburn} , or whether it was fate , or whether it was the deadly unanimity of [those Dissenters]_{4186-those dissenters} , who , after all [their]_8346-their wavering , had at last decided for [the man who "_{[115-mr cavendish]} dealt " in [George Street]_{24-george street}]_{8348-the man who " dealt " in george street} — [no one]_{281-no one} could tell ; but by two o'clock [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} was so far ahead that [he]_{222-mr ashburton} felt [himself]_{222-mr ashburton} justified in sending another bulletin to [Lucilla]_119-lucilla — so far that there was no reasonable hope of [the opposite candidate]_{8350-the opposite candidate} ever making up [his]_{222-mr ashburton} lost ground . [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} was not [a woman to be content when reasonable hope was over]_{8351-a woman to be content when reasonable hope was over} — [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} clung to the last possibility desperately , with a pertinacity beyond all reason , and swore in [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} heart that it was [Barbara]_{99-mrs woodburn} that had done it , and cursed [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} with [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} best energies ; which , however , as these are not melodramatic days , was a thing which did [the culprit]_{1119-the culprit} no possible harm . When [Barbara]_{99-mrs woodburn} [herself]_{99-mrs woodburn} came back from [[her]_{99-mrs woodburn} promenade in [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane}]_{8353-her promenade in grange lane} , and saw the altered numbers , [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} again clasped [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} hands together for a moment , and looked as if [she]_{99-mrs woodburn} were going to faint ; and it was at that moment that [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} 's eyes fell upon [her]_{99-mrs woodburn} , as ill fortune would have it . [They]_8354-they were all looking at [him]_{115-mr cavendish} as if it was [his]_{115-mr cavendish} fault ; and the sight of that sympathetic face was consoling to [the defeated candidate]_{1109-the defeated candidate} . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} took off [his]_{115-mr cavendish} hat before [everybody]_{300-everybody} ; probably , as [[his]_{115-mr cavendish} sister]_{577-his sister} afterwards said , [he]_{115-mr cavendish} would have gone and offered [her]_{577-his sister} [his]_{115-mr cavendish} arm had [he]_{115-mr cavendish} been near enough . How could [anybody]_313-anybody wonder , after that , that things had gone against [him]_{115-mr cavendish} , and that , notwithstanding all [his]_{115-mr cavendish} advantages , [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was [the loser in the fight]_{8359-the loser in the fight} ? As for [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , [she]_119-lucilla had gone back to [her]_119-lucilla worsted - work when [she]_119-lucilla got [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} 's first note , in which [[his]_{115-mr cavendish} rival]_{7410-his rival} 's name stood above [his]_{115-mr cavendish} own . [She]_119-lucilla looked quite composed , and [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} went on teasing with [her]_{230-aunt jemima} senseless questions . But [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} put up with it all ; though the lingering progress of these hours from one o'clock to four , the sound of [cabs]_8361-cabs furiously driven by , the distant shouts , the hum of indefinite din that filled the air , exciting every moment a keener curiosity , and giving no satisfaction or information , would have been enough to have driven a less large intelligence out of its wits . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla bore [it]_8362-it , doing as much as [she]_119-lucilla could of [her]_119-lucilla worsted - work , and saying nothing to [nobody]_4434-nobody , except , indeed , an occasional word to [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} , who would have an answer . [She]_119-lucilla was not walking about [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} repeating a kind of prayer for the success of [[her]_119-lucilla candidate]_{7032-her candidate} , as [Barbara Lake]_120-barbara was doing ; but perhaps , on the whole , [Barbara]_120-barbara had the easiest time of it at that moment of uncertainty . When the next report came , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's fingers trembled as [she]_119-lucilla opened it , so great was [her]_119-lucilla emotion ; but after that [she]_119-lucilla recovered [herself]_119-lucilla as if by magic . [She]_119-lucilla grew pale , and then gave a kind of sob , and then a kind of laugh , and finally put [her]_119-lucilla worsted - work back into [her]_119-lucilla basket , and threw [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} 's note into the fire . "_[0-i] It is all right , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . "_[0-i] [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} is a hundred ahead , and [they]_4196-they can never make up that . [I]_0-i am so sorry for poor [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} . If [he]_{115-mr cavendish} only had not been so imprudent on Saturday night ! " "_{[115-mr cavendish]} [I]_0-i am sure [I]_0-i do n't understand [you]_0-i , " said [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} . "_[0-i] After being so anxious about [one candidate]_{4197-one candidate} , how can [you]_0-i be so sorry for the other ? [I]_0-i suppose [you]_0-i did not want [them]_4196-they both to win ? " "_[0-i] Yes , [I]_0-i think that was what [I]_0-i wanted , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , drying [her]_119-lucilla eyes ; and then [she]_119-lucilla awoke to the practical exigencies of the position . "_[0-i] There will be quantities of [people]_505-people coming to have a cup of tea , and [I]_0-i must speak to [Nancy]_102-nancy , " [she]_119-lucilla said , and went [downstairs]_{302-downstairs} with a cheerful heart . It might be said to be as good as decided , so far as regarded [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} ; and when it came for [her]_119-lucilla final judgment , what was it that [she]_119-lucilla ought to say ? It was very well that [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's unfailing foresight led [her]_119-lucilla to speak to [Nancy]_102-nancy ; for the fact was , that after four o'clock , when the polling was over , [everybody]_{300-everybody} came in to tea . [All [Lady Richmond]_{164-lady richmond} 's party]_{8367-all lady richmond 's party} came , as a matter of course , and [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} [himself]_{222-mr ashburton} , for a few minutes , bearing meekly [his]_{222-mr ashburton} new honours ; and [so many more people]_{8368-so many more people} besides , that but for knowing it was a special occasion , and that "_[0-i] [[our]_4199-our gentleman]_{4200-our gentleman} " was elected , [Nancy]_102-nancy 's mind never could have borne the strain . And the tea that was used was something frightful . As for [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} , who had just then a good many thoughts of [her]_{230-aunt jemima} own to occupy [her]_{230-aunt jemima} , and did not care so much as the rest for all the chatter that was going on , nor for all those details about poor [Barbara]_120-barbara and [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} 's looks , which [Lucilla]_119-lucilla received with such interest , [she]_{230-aunt jemima} could not but make a calculation in passing as to this new item of fashionable expenditure into which [[her]_{230-aunt jemima} niece]_{1267-her niece} was plunging so wildly . To be sure , it was an occasion that never might occur again , and [everybody]_{300-everybody} was so excited as to forget even that [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was in mourning , and that [such a number of people in [the house]_{339-the house}]_{8371-such a number of people in the house} so soon might be more than [she]_119-lucilla could bear . And [she]_119-lucilla was excited [herself]_119-lucilla , and forgot that [she]_119-lucilla was not able for it . But still [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} , sitting by , could not help thinking , that even five - o'clock teas of good quality and unlimited amount would very soon prove to be impracticable upon two hundred a year . [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} , it may be supposed , had but little time to think on that eventful evening ; and yet [he]_{222-mr ashburton} was thinking all the way [home]_287-home , as [he]_{222-mr ashburton} drove back in the chilly spring night to [[his]_{222-mr ashburton} own house]_{6297-his own house} . If [his]_{222-mr ashburton} further course of action had been made in any way to depend upon the events of this day , it was now settled beyond all further uncertainty ; and though [he]_{222-mr ashburton} was not [a man]_{285-a man} in [his]_{222-mr ashburton} first youth , nor a likely subject for a romantic passion , still [he]_{222-mr ashburton} was a little excited by the position in which [he]_{222-mr ashburton} found [himself]_{222-mr ashburton} . [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had been [his]_{222-mr ashburton} inspiring genius , and had interested [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} in [his]_{222-mr ashburton} success in the warmest and fullest way ; and if ever [a woman]_{4411-a woman} was made for a certain position , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was made to be [the wife of [the Member for [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{1106-the member for carlingford}]_{8377-the wife of the member for carlingford} . Long , long ago , at the very beginning of [her]_119-lucilla career , when it was of [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} that [everybody]_{300-everybody} was thinking , the ideal fitness of this position had struck [everybody]_{300-everybody} . Circumstances had changed since then , and [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} had fallen , and [a worthier hero]_{8381-a worthier hero} had been placed in [his]_{222-mr ashburton} stead ; but though [the person]_{7640-the person} was changed , the circumstances remained unaltered . Natural fitness was indeed so apparent , that [many people]_{1269-many people} would have been disposed to say that it was [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's duty to accept [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} , even independent of the fact that [he]_{222-mr ashburton} was perfectly eligible in every other respect . But with all this [the new Member for [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{8384-the new member for carlingford} was not able to assure [himself]_{222-mr ashburton} that there had been anything particular in [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's manner to [himself]_{222-mr ashburton} . With [her]_119-lucilla as with [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} , it was pure optimism . [He]_{222-mr ashburton} was [the best man]_{3567-the best man} , and [her]_119-lucilla quick intelligence had divined it sooner than [anybody else]_{1725-anybody else} had done . Whether there was anything more in it , [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} could not tell . [His]_{222-mr ashburton} own impression was that [she]_119-lucilla would accept [him]_{222-mr ashburton} ; but if [she]_119-lucilla did not , [he]_{222-mr ashburton} would have no right to complain of "_[0-i] encouragement , " or to think [himself]_{222-mr ashburton} jilted . This was what [he]_{222-mr ashburton} was thinking as [he]_{222-mr ashburton} drove [home]_287-home ; but at the same time [he]_{222-mr ashburton} was very far from being in a desponding state of mind . [He]_{222-mr ashburton} felt very nearly as sure that [Lucilla]_119-lucilla would be [[his]_{222-mr ashburton} wife]_{345-his wife} , as if [they]_8389-they were already standing before [the Rector in [Carlingford Church]_{29-carlingford church}]_{8390-the rector in carlingford church} . [He]_{222-mr ashburton} had just won one victory , which naturally made [him]_{222-mr ashburton} feel more confident of winning another ; and even without entertaining any over - exalted opinion of [himself]_{222-mr ashburton} , it was evident that , under all the circumstances , [a woman of thirty , with two hundred a year]_{8391-a woman of thirty , with two hundred a year} , would be [a fool to reject such an offer]_{8392-a fool to reject such an offer} . And [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was the very furthest in [the world]_{331-the world} from being [a fool]_{717-a fool} . It was in every respect the beginning of [a new world]_{8395-a new world} to [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} , and it would have been out of nature had [he]_{222-mr ashburton} not been a little excited . After the quiet life [he]_{222-mr ashburton} had led at [the Firs]_{56-the firs} , biding [his]_{222-mr ashburton} time , [he]_{222-mr ashburton} had now to look forward to a busy and important existence , half of it spent amid the commotion and ceaseless stir of [town]_607-town . A new career , [a wife]_{4078-a wife} , a new position , the most important in [[his]_{222-mr ashburton} district]_{8398-his district} — it was not much wonder if [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} felt a little excited . [He]_{222-mr ashburton} was fatigued at the same time , too much fatigued to be disposed for sleep ; and all these united influences swayed [him]_{222-mr ashburton} to a state of mind very much unlike [his]_{222-mr ashburton} ordinary sensible calm . All [his]_{222-mr ashburton} excitement culminated so in thoughts of [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , that [the new Member]_{8399-the new member} felt [himself]_{222-mr ashburton} truly [a lover]_{1386-a lover} ; and late as the hour was , [he]_{222-mr ashburton} took up a candle and once more made a survey all alone of [[his]_{222-mr ashburton} solitary house]_{8401-his solitary house} . Nothing could look more dismal than [the dark rooms]_{8402-the dark rooms} , where there was neither light nor fire — [the great desert drawing - room]_{8403-the great desert drawing - room} , for example , which stood unchanged as [it]_{8403-the great desert drawing - room} had been in the days of [[his]_{222-mr ashburton} grand - aunts]_{8404-his grand - aunts} , [the good old ladies who had bequeathed [the Firs]_{56-the firs} to [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton}]_{8405-the good old ladies who had bequeathed the firs to mr ashburton} . [He]_{222-mr ashburton} had made no change in it , and scarcely ever used [it]_{8403-the great desert drawing - room} , keeping to [[his]_{222-mr ashburton} library and dining - room]_{8406-his library and dining - room} , with the possibility , no doubt , always before [him]_{222-mr ashburton} of preparing [it]_{8403-the great desert drawing - room} in due course of time for [[his]_{222-mr ashburton} wife]_{345-his wife} . That moment had now arrived , and in [his]_{222-mr ashburton} excitement [he]_{222-mr ashburton} went into [the desolate room]_{8408-the desolate room} with [his]_{222-mr ashburton} candle , which just made the darkness visible , and tried to see the dusky curtains and faded carpet , and the indescribable fossil air which everything had . There were the odd little spider - legged stands , upon which [the Miss Penrhyns]_{266-the miss penrhyns} had placed [their]_{266-the miss penrhyns} work - boxes , and the old sofas on which [they]_{266-the miss penrhyns} had sat , and the floods of old tapestry - work with which [they]_{266-the miss penrhyns} had decorated [[their]_{266-the miss penrhyns} favourite sitting - room]_{8409-their favourite sitting - room} . The sight of it chilled [the Member]_{8259-the member} for [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} , and made [him]_{222-mr ashburton} sad . [He]_{222-mr ashburton} tried to turn [his]_{222-mr ashburton} thoughts to the time when [this same room]_{8411-this same room} should be fitted up to suit [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's complexion , and should be gay with light and with [her]_119-lucilla presence . [He]_{222-mr ashburton} did all [he]_{222-mr ashburton} could to realise the moment when , with [a mistress so active and energetic , the whole place]_{8412-a mistress so active and energetic , the whole place} would change [its]_{8411-this same room} aspect , and glow forth resplendent into the twilight of [the county]_{838-the county} , a central point for all . Perhaps it was [his]_{222-mr ashburton} fatigue which gained upon [him]_{222-mr ashburton} just at this moment , and repulsed all livelier thoughts ; but the fact is , that however willing [Lucilla]_119-lucilla might turn out to be , [her]_119-lucilla image was coy , and would not come . The more [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} tried to think of [her]_119-lucilla as in possession here , the more the grim images of [the two old Miss Penrhyns]_{266-the miss penrhyns} walked out of the darkness and asserted [their]_{266-the miss penrhyns} prior claims . [They]_{266-the miss penrhyns} even seemed to have got into [the library]_{921-the library} before [him]_{222-mr ashburton} when [he]_{222-mr ashburton} went back , though there [his]_{222-mr ashburton} fire was burning , and [his]_{222-mr ashburton} lamp . After that there was nothing left for [a man]_{285-a man} to do , even though [he]_{222-mr ashburton} had been that day elected Member for [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} , but to yield to the weakness of [an ordinary mortal]_{8416-an ordinary mortal} , and go to bed . Thoughts very different , but even more disturbing , were going on at the same time in [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} . [Poor Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , for one thing,—upbraided by [everybody]_{300-everybody} 's looks , and even by [some people]_{443-some people} 's words — feeling [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} condemned , censured , and despised on all sides — smarting under [[his]_{115-mr cavendish} sister]_{577-his sister} 's wild reproaches and [[her]_4201-her husband]_{283-her husband} 's blunt commentary thereupon,—had slunk away from [their]_8421-their society after dinner , not seeing now why [he]_{115-mr cavendish} should bear it any longer . "_[0-i] By [Jove]_130-jove ! if it had only been for [her]_4201-her sake , [you]_4202-you might have left over [your]_4202-you philandering for another night , " [Mr Woodburn]_{162-mr woodburn} had said , in [his]_{162-mr woodburn} coarse way ; and it was all [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} could do to refrain from saying that one time and another [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had done quite enough for [her]_4201-her sake , but [he]_{115-mr cavendish} did not see any reason why [he]_{115-mr cavendish} should put up with it any longer . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} strolled out of doors , though [the town]_{551-the town} was still in commotion , and could not but think of the sympathetic countenance which had paled to - day at sight of the numbers of the poll . [She]_4201-her , by Heaven ! might have had reason to find fault with [him]_{115-mr cavendish} , and [she]_4201-her had never done so ; [she]_4201-her had never perceived that [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was stout , or changed from old times . As [he]_{115-mr cavendish} entertained these thoughts , [his]_{115-mr cavendish} steps going down [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} gradually quickened , but [he]_{115-mr cavendish} did not say to [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} where [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was going . [He]_{115-mr cavendish} went a very roundabout way , as if [he]_{115-mr cavendish} did not mean it , as far as [St Roque 's]_{26-st roque 's} , and then up by [the lane]_{8423-the lane} to [the far - off desert extremity of [Grove Street]_{27-grove street}]_{8424-the far - off desert extremity of grove street} . It was simply to walk off [his]_{115-mr cavendish} excitement and disappointment , and free [himself]_{115-mr cavendish} from criticism for that evening at least ; but as [he]_{115-mr cavendish} walked [he]_{115-mr cavendish} could not help thinking that [Barbara]_120-barbara , if [she]_120-barbara were well dressed , would still be [a fine woman]_{8132-a fine woman} , that [her]_120-barbara voice was magnificent in its way , and that about [Naples]_79-naples , perhaps , or [the baths of [Lucca]_80-lucca]_{8426-the baths of lucca} , or in [Germany]_81-germany , or [the south of [France]_82-france]_{8427-the south of france} , [a man]_{285-a man} might be able to get on well enough with [such a companion , where society was not so exacting or stiff - starched as in]_{8429-such a companion , where society was not so exacting or stiff - starched as in} [England]_33-england . And the end was , that the feet of [the defeated candidate]_{1109-the defeated candidate} carried [him]_{115-mr cavendish} , ere ever [he]_{115-mr cavendish} was aware , with some kind of independent volition of [their]_8431-their own , to [Mr Lake]_{93-mr lake} 's door — and it may be here said , once for all , that this visit was decisive of [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} 's fate . This will not be regarded as anything but a digression by [such of [[Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's friends]_{7286-lucilla 's friends}]_{8432-such of lucilla 's friends} as may be solicitous to know what [she]_119-lucilla was making up [her]_119-lucilla mind to under the circumstances ; but the truth is that [[Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's historian]_{8434-lucilla 's historian} can not , any more than [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} could , refrain from a certain regret over [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} . That was what [he]_{115-mr cavendish} came to , [poor man]_{4438-poor man} ! after all [his]_{115-mr cavendish} experiences ; [a man who was capable of so much better things]_{8436-a man who was capable of so much better things} — [a man even who , if [he]_{115-mr cavendish} had made a right use of [his]_{115-mr cavendish} opportunities , might once have had as good a chance as any other of marrying [Lucilla]_119-lucilla [herself]_119-lucilla]_{8437-a man even who , if he had made a right use of his opportunities , might once have had as good a chance as any other of marrying lucilla herself} . If there ever was an instance of chances thrown away and lost opportunities , surely here was that lamentable example . And thus , [poor man]_{4438-poor man} ! all [his]_{115-mr cavendish} hopes and all [his]_{115-mr cavendish} chances came to an end . As for [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , it would be vain to say that this was not a very exciting moment for [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . If there ever could be said to be a time when [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} temporarily lost the entire sway and control of [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} and [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} feelings , it would be at this crisis . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} went about all that evening like [a woman in a dream]_{5576-a woman in a dream} . For the first time in [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} life [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} not only did not know what [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} would do , but [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} did not know what [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} wanted to do . There could now be no mistaking what [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} 's intentions were . Up to a very recent time [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had been able to take refuge in [her]_119-lucilla mourning , and conclude that [she]_119-lucilla had no present occasion to disturb [herself]_119-lucilla . But now that calm was over . [She]_119-lucilla could not conceal from [herself]_119-lucilla that it was in [her]_119-lucilla power by a word to reap all the advantages of the election , and to step at once into the only position which [she]_119-lucilla had ever felt might be superior to [her]_119-lucilla own in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} . At last this great testimonial of female merit was to be laid at [her]_119-lucilla feet . [A man]_{285-a man} thoroughly eligible in every way — moderately rich , well connected , able to restore to [her]_119-lucilla all , and more than all , the advantages which [she]_119-lucilla had lost at [[her]_119-lucilla father]_{292-her father} 's death — [a man , above all , who was Member for [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{8442-a man , above all , who was member for carlingford} , was going to offer [himself]_{8442-a man , above all , who was member for carlingford} to [her]_119-lucilla acceptance , and put [his]_{8442-a man , above all , who was member for carlingford} happiness in [her]_119-lucilla hands ; and while [she]_119-lucilla was so well aware of this , [she]_119-lucilla was not at all so well aware what answer [she]_119-lucilla would make [him]_{8442-a man , above all , who was member for carlingford} . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's mind was in such a commotion as [she]_119-lucilla sat over [her]_119-lucilla embroidery , that [she]_119-lucilla thought it strange indeed that it did not show , and could not understand how [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} could sit there so quietly opposite [her]_119-lucilla , as if nothing was the matter . But , to tell the truth , there was a good deal the matter with [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} too , which was perhaps the reason why [she]_119-lucilla saw no signs of [[her]_119-lucilla companion]_{512-her companion} 's agitation . [Mrs John Marjoribanks]_{89-mrs john} had not been able any more than [[her]_{89-mrs john} niece]_{1267-her niece} to shut [her]_{89-mrs john} eyes to [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} 's evident meaning , and now that matters were visibly coming to a crisis , a sudden panic and horror had seized [her]_119-lucilla . What would [Tom]_117-tom say ? If [she]_119-lucilla stood by and saw the prize snapped up under [her]_119-lucilla very eyes , what account could [she]_119-lucilla give to [[her]_{89-mrs john} son of [her]_{89-mrs john} stewardship]_{8445-her son of her stewardship} ? how could [she]_119-lucilla explain [her]_119-lucilla silence as to all [his]_{8445-her son of her stewardship} wishes and intentions , [her]_119-lucilla absolute avoidance of [his]_{8445-her son of her stewardship} name in all [her]_119-lucilla conversations with [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ? While [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} marvelled that the emotion in [her]_119-lucilla breast could be invisible , and at [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} 's insensibility , the bosom of [that good woman]_{8446-that good woman} was throbbing with equal excitement . Sometimes [each]_8447-each made an indifferent remark , and panted after it , as if [she]_119-lucilla had given utterance to the most exhausting emotions ; but so great was the preoccupation of both that [neither]_8448-neither observed how it was faring with [the other]_{5266-the other} . But perhaps , on the whole , it was [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} that suffered the most ; for [her]_{230-aunt jemima} there was nothing flattering , nothing gratifying , no prospect of change or increased happiness , or any of the splendours of imagination involved . All that could happen to [her]_{230-aunt jemima} would be the displeasure of [[her]_{230-aunt jemima} son]_{911-her son} and [his]_{8445-her son of her stewardship} disappointment ; and it might be [her]_{230-aunt jemima} fault , [she]_{230-aunt jemima} who could have consented to be chopped up in little pieces , if that would have done [Tom]_117-tom any good ; but who , notwithstanding , was not anxious for [him]_{8445-her son of her stewardship} to marry [[his]_{8445-her son of her stewardship} cousin]_{917-his cousin} , now that [[her]_{230-aunt jemima} father]_{292-her father} 's fortune was all lost and [she]_{230-aunt jemima} had but two hundred a year . [They]_8453-they had a silent cup of tea together at eight o'clock , after that noisy exciting one at five , which had been shared by half [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} , as [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} thought . The buzz of that impromptu assembly , in which [everybody]_{300-everybody} talked at the same moment , and [nobody]_4434-nobody listened , except perhaps [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , had all died away into utter stillness ; but the excitement had not died away ; that had only risen to a white heat , silent and consuming , as [the two ladies]_{1077-the two ladies} sat over [their]_{1077-the two ladies} tea . "_[4202-you] Do [you]_4203-you expect [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} to - morrow , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ? " [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} said , after a long pause . "_{[222-mr ashburton]} [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} ? " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , with a slight start ; and , to tell the truth , [she]_119-lucilla was glad to employ that childish expedient to gain a little time , and consider what [she]_119-lucilla should say . "_{[222-mr ashburton]} Indeed [I]_0-i do n't know if [he]_{222-mr ashburton} will have time to come . Most likely there will be a great deal to do . " "_{[222-mr ashburton]} If [he]_{222-mr ashburton} does come , " said [Mrs John]_{89-mrs john} , with a sigh—"or_{[222-mr ashburton]} when [he]_{222-mr ashburton} does come , [I]_0-i ought to say , for [you]_119-lucilla know very well [he]_{222-mr ashburton} will come , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla — [I]_0-i suppose there is no doubt that [he]_{222-mr ashburton} will have something very particular to say . " "_{[222-mr ashburton]} [I]_0-i am sure [I]_0-i do n't know , [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} ; but [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} never raised [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} eyes from [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} work , as [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} would have done in any other case . "_{[230-aunt jemima]} Now that the election is over , [you]_{230-aunt jemima} know — — " "_{[230-aunt jemima]} [I]_0-i hope , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4403-my dear} , [I]_0-i have been long enough in [the world]_{331-the world} to know all about that , " [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} said severely , "_[0-i] and what it means when [young ladies]_{862-young ladies} take such interest in elections ; " and then some such feeling as the dog had in [the manger]_{8457-the manger} — a jealousy of [those who sought the gift though [she]_{230-aunt jemima} [herself]_{230-aunt jemima} did not want it]_{8458-those who sought the gift though she herself did not want it} — came over [Mrs John]_{89-mrs john} , and at the same time a sudden desire to clear [her]_{230-aunt jemima} conscience and make a stand for [Tom]_117-tom . [She]_{230-aunt jemima} did it suddenly , and went further than [she]_{230-aunt jemima} meant to go ; but then [she]_{230-aunt jemima} never dreamt it would have the least effect . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i would not say anything to disturb [your]_{4403-my dear} mind , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , if [you]_{4403-my dear} have made up [your]_{4403-my dear} mind ; but when [you]_{4403-my dear} receive [[your]_{4403-my dear} new friends]_{4207-your new friends} , [you]_{4403-my dear} might think of [other people who perhaps have been fond of [you]_{4403-my dear} before [you]_{4403-my dear} ever saw [them]_{4207-your new friends} , or heard [their]_{4207-your new friends} very name]_{4208-other people who perhaps have been fond of you before you ever saw them , or heard their very name} . " [She]_{230-aunt jemima} was frightened at it [herself]_{230-aunt jemima} before the words were out of [her]_{230-aunt jemima} mouth , and the effect it had upon [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was wonderful . [She]_{230-aunt jemima} threw [her]_{230-aunt jemima} embroidery away , and looked [[Tom]_117-tom 's mother]_{7101-tom 's mother} keenly in the face . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i do n't think [you]_{4403-my dear} know anybody who is fond of [me]_0-i , [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} , " [she]_{230-aunt jemima} said ; "_{[230-aunt jemima]} [I]_0-i do n't suppose [anybody]_313-anybody is fond of [me]_0-i . Do [you]_{4403-my dear} ? " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . But by that time [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} had got thoroughly frightened , both at [herself]_{230-aunt jemima} and [[her]_{230-aunt jemima} companion]_{512-her companion} , and had nothing more to say . "_{[4403-my dear]} [I]_0-i am sure [all these people]_{4210-all these people} to - day have been too much for [you]_{4403-my dear} , " [she]_{230-aunt jemima} said . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i wonder what [they]_{4210-all these people} could all be thinking of , for [my]_0-i part , flocking in upon [you]_{4403-my dear} like that , so soon after —— [I]_0-i thought it was very indelicate of [Lady Richmond]_{164-lady richmond} . And [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4403-my dear} , [your]_{4403-my dear} nerves are quite affected , and [I]_0-i am sure [you]_{4403-my dear} ought to go to bed . " Upon which [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} recovered [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} in a moment , and folded up [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} worsted - work . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i do feel tired , " [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} said sweetly , "_[0-i] and perhaps it was too much . [I]_0-i think [I]_0-i will take [your]_0-i advice , [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} . The excitement keeps one up for the moment , and then it tells after . [I]_0-i suppose the best thing is to go to bed . " "_[0-i] Much the best , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4403-my dear} , " [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} said , giving [Lucilla]_119-lucilla a kiss ; but [she]_{230-aunt jemima} did not take [her]_{230-aunt jemima} own advice . [She]_{230-aunt jemima} took a long time to think it all over , and sat up by the side of the decaying fire until it was midnight — an hour at which [a female establishment like this]_{8461-a female establishment like this} should surely have been all shut up and at rest . And [Lucilla]_119-lucilla did very much the same thing , wondering greatly what [[her]_119-lucilla aunt]_{7102-her aunt} could tell [her]_119-lucilla if [she]_119-lucilla had a mind , and having the greatest inclination in [the world]_{331-the world} to break into [[her]_119-lucilla chamber]_{2573-her chamber} , and see , at any risk , what was in [Tom]_117-tom 's last letter . If [she]_119-lucilla could have seen that , it might have thrown some light on the problem [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was discussing , or given [her]_119-lucilla some guidance through [her]_119-lucilla difficulties . It was just then that [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} was inviting [her]_119-lucilla image into [the fossil drawing - room]_{8465-the fossil drawing - room} , and finding nothing but the grim shades of [the Miss Penrhyns]_{266-the miss penrhyns} answer to [his]_{222-mr ashburton} call . Perhaps this was because [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's image at that moment was called upon more potently from another quarter in a more familiar voice . But after this exhausting day and late sitting - up , [everybody]_{300-everybody} was late in the morning , at least in [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} . [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had slept little all night , and [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was not in a more settled state of mind when the day returned which probably would bring the matter to a speedy decision . [Her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} mind was like [a country held by two armies]_{8467-a country held by two armies} , [one of which by turns]_{8468-one of which by turns} swept the other into a corner , but only to be driven back in its turn . After the unaccountable stupidity of [the general public]_{6969-the general public} — after [all [the Cavendishes]_{643-the cavendishes} , [Beverleys]_{218-the beverleys} , and Riders who had once had it in [their]_{218-the beverleys} power to distinguish [themselves]_{218-the beverleys} by at least making [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} an offer , and who had not done it — here at last , in all good faith , honesty , and promptitude]_{218-the beverleys} , had appeared [a man superior to [them]_{6969-the general public} all]_{8471-a man superior to them all} — [a man whom [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} would have no reason to be ashamed of in any particular , sensible like [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , public - spirited like [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks}]_{8472-a man whom she would have no reason to be ashamed of in any particular , sensible like herself , public - spirited like herself} — [a man whose pursuits [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} could enter into fully , who had a perfectly ideal position to offer [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , and [in whose person , indeed , all sorts of desirable qualities seemed to meet]_{8474-in whose person , indeed , all sorts of desirable qualities seemed to meet}]_{8473-a man whose pursuits she could enter into fully , who had a perfectly ideal position to offer her , and in whose person , indeed , all sorts of desirable qualities seemed to meet} . [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , when [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} considered all this , and thought over all [their]_{6969-the general public} recent intercourse , and the terms of friendship into which the election had brought [them]_{6969-the general public} , felt , as [any other sensible person]_{8475-any other sensible person} would have felt , that there was only one answer which could be given to [such a man]_{8476-such a man} . If [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} neglected or played with [his]_{8476-such a man} devotion , then certainly [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} never would deserve to have another such possibility afforded to [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , and merited nothing better than to live and die [a single woman]_{3939-a single woman} on two hundred a year . But then , on the other hand , there would rush forth a crowd of quick - coming and fantastic suggestions which took away [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's breath , and made [her]_119-lucilla heart beat loud . What if there might be ["_[0-i] other people " who had been fond of [her]_119-lucilla before [she]_119-lucilla ever heard of [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} 's name]_{8478-" other people " who had been fond of her before she ever heard of mr ashburton 's name} ? What if there might be [some one in [the world]_{331-the world} who was ready , not to offer [her]_119-lucilla [his]_{8476-such a man} hand and fortune in a reasonable way , as [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} no doubt would , but to throw [himself]_{8476-such a man} all in a heap at [her]_119-lucilla feet , and make the greatest fool of [himself]_{8476-such a man} possible for [her]_119-lucilla sake]_{8479-some one in the world who was ready , not to offer her his hand and fortune in a reasonable way , as mr ashburton no doubt would , but to throw himself all in a heap at her feet , and make the greatest fool of himself possible for her sake} ? [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had been the very soul of good sense all [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} days , but now [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} ruling quality seemed to forsake [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . And yet [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} could not consent to yield [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} up to pure unreason without a struggle . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} fought manfully , womanfully against the weakness which hitherto must have been lying hidden in some out - of - the - way corner in [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} heart . Probably if [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} had asked [her]_119-lucilla all at once amid the excitement of the election , or at any other unpremeditated moment , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla would have been saved all this self - torment ; but it is hard upon [a woman]_{4411-a woman} to have a proposal hanging over [her]_{4411-a woman} head by a hair , as it were , and to look forward to it without any uncertainty or mystery , and have full time to make up [her]_{4411-a woman} mind . And there was no accounting for the curious force and vividness with which that strange idea about "_{[279-other people]} [other people]_{279-other people} , " upon which [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} would throw no light , had come into [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's head . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was still in the same frightful chaos of uncertainty when [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} was shown into [the drawing - room]_{4397-the drawing - room} . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had not even heard [him]_{222-mr ashburton} ring , and was thus deprived of the one possible moment of coming to a decision before [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} faced and confronted [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} fate . [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's heart gave a great jump , and then [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} recovered [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , and rose up without faltering , and shook hands with [him]_{222-mr ashburton} . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was all alone , for [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} had not found [herself]_{230-aunt jemima} equal to facing the emergency ; and there was not the least possibility of evading or postponing , or in any way running away from it now . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla sat down again upon [her]_119-lucilla sofa where [she]_119-lucilla had been sitting , and composed [herself]_119-lucilla with a certain despairing tranquillity , and trusted in [Providence]_{107-providence} . [She]_119-lucilla had thrown [herself]_119-lucilla on other occasions , though never at an equally important crisis , upon the inspiration of the moment , and [she]_119-lucilla felt it would not forsake [her]_119-lucilla now . "_{[279-other people]} [I]_0-i should be sorry the election was over , " said [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} , who was naturally a little agitated too , "_{[279-other people]} if [I]_0-i thought its privileges were over , and [you]_4214-you would not let [me]_0-i come —— [I]_0-i shall always think [I]_0-i owe [my]_0-i success to [you]_4214-you ; and [I]_0-i would thank [you]_4214-you for being so kind — so very kind to [me]_0-i , if — — " "_[4214-you] Oh , dear , no ; pray do n't say so , " cried [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . "_[4214-you] [I]_0-i only felt sure that [you]_4214-you were [the best man]_{3567-the best man} — [the only man]_{4216-the only man} — for [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} . " "_[0-i] [I]_0-i wish [I]_0-i might but prove [the best man]_{3567-the best man} for something else , " said [the candidate]_{7042-the candidate} nervously ; and then [he]_0-i cleared [his]_0-i throat . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i would say [you]_4214-you had been kind if [I]_0-i did not hope — if [I]_0-i was not so very anxious that [you]_4214-you should be something more than kind . It may be vain of [me]_0-i , but [I]_0-i think [we]_4218-we could get on together . [I]_0-i think [I]_0-i could understand [you]_4214-you , and do [you]_4214-you justice —— [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ! what is the matter ? Good heavens ! is it possible that [I]_0-i have taken [you]_4214-you quite by surprise ? " What caused this question was that [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had all at once changed colour , and given a great start , and put [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} hand to [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} breast , where [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} heart had taken such a leap that [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} felt it in [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} throat . But it was not because of what [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} was saying ; it was because of one of the very commonest sounds of everyday existence — [a cab]_{8484-a cab} driving down [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} ; but then it was [a cab]_{8484-a cab} driving in such a way that [you]_8486-you could have sworn there was [somebody in]_{8487-somebody in} [it]_{8484-a cab} in a terrible hurry , and who had just arrived by [the twelve o'clock train]_{8488-the twelve o'clock train} . "_{[119-lucilla]} Oh , no , no , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} ; "_{[119-lucilla]} [I]_0-i know [you]_0-i have always done [me]_0-i more than justice , [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} , and so have [all]_4219-all [[my]_0-i friends]_{4577-my friends} ; and [I]_0-i am sure [we]_4221-we always will get on well together . [I]_0-i wish [you]_0-i joy with all [my]_0-i heart , and [I]_0-i wish [you]_0-i every happiness ; and [I]_0-i always thought , up to this very last moment — — " [Lucilla]_119-lucilla stopped again , and once more put [her]_119-lucilla hand to [her]_119-lucilla breast . [Her]_119-lucilla heart gave another jump , and , if such a thing were possible to a heart , went off from [its mistress]_{738-its mistress} altogether , and rushed [downstairs]_{302-downstairs} bodily to see who was coming . Yet , with all [her]_119-lucilla agitation , [she]_119-lucilla had still enough self - control to lift an appealing look — a look which threw [herself]_119-lucilla upon [his]_0-i mercy , and implored [his]_0-i forbearance — to [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} 's face . As for [the Member for [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{1106-the member for carlingford} , [he]_0-i was confounded , and could not tell what to make of it . What was it [she]_119-lucilla had thought up to the very last moment ? Was this a refusal , or was [she]_119-lucilla only putting off [his]_0-i claim , or was it something altogether independent of [him]_0-i and [his]_0-i intentions that agitated [Lucilla]_119-lucilla to such an unusual extent ? While [he]_0-i sat in [his]_0-i confusion trying to make it out , the most startling sound interrupted the interview . The old disused bell that had so often called [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} up at night , and which hung near the door of [[the old Doctor]_{971-the old doctor} 's room]_{8493-the old doctor 's room} , just over [the drawing - room]_{4397-the drawing - room} , began to peal through the silence , as if rung by a hand too impatient to notice what it was with which it made its summons . "_[0-i] [Papa]_94-papa 's bell ! " [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} cried , with a little shriek ; and [she]_119-lucilla got up trembling , and then dropped upon [her]_119-lucilla seat again , and in [her]_119-lucilla agitated state burst into tears . And [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} felt that , under these most extraordinary circumstances , even so sensible [a woman]_{4411-a woman} as [Lucilla]_119-lucilla might be justified in fainting , embarrassing and uncomfortable as that would be . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i will go and see what it means , " [he]_0-i said , with still half the air of [a man who had a right to go and see , and was , as it were , almost in [[his]_0-i own house]_{6297-his own house}]_{8496-a man who had a right to go and see , and was , as it were , almost in his own house} . As [he]_0-i turned round , the door bell pealed wildly below in correction of the mistake . It was evident that [somebody]_312-somebody wanted admission who had not a moment to lose , and who was in the habit of pulling wildly at whatever came in [his]_0-i way . [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} went out of [the room]_{395-the room} to see who it was , a little amused and a little alarmed , but much annoyed at bottom , as was only natural , at such an interruption . [He]_{222-mr ashburton} did not very well know whether [he]_{222-mr ashburton} was accepted or rejected ; but it was equally [his]_{222-mr ashburton} duty in either case to put a stop to the ringing of that ghostly bell . [He]_{222-mr ashburton} went away , meaning to return immediately and have it out and know [his]_{222-mr ashburton} fate . And Lucilla , whose heart had come back , having fully ascertained who it was , and was now choking [her]_119-lucilla with its beating , was left to await the new event and [the new - comer]_{2428-the new - comer} alone . [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} went away from [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's side , thinking to come back again , and clear everything up : but [he]_{222-mr ashburton} did not come back . Though [he]_{222-mr ashburton} heard nothing , and saw nothing , that could throw any distinct light on the state of [her]_119-lucilla mind , yet instinct came to [his]_{222-mr ashburton} aid , it is to be supposed , in the matter . [He]_{222-mr ashburton} did not return : and [Lucilla]_119-lucilla sat on [her]_119-lucilla sofa with [her]_119-lucilla hands clasped together to support [her]_119-lucilla , and [her]_119-lucilla heart leaping in [her]_119-lucilla very mouth . [She]_119-lucilla was in a perfect frenzy of suspense , listening with [her]_119-lucilla whole heart and soul ; but that did not prevent the same crowd of thoughts which had been persecuting [her]_119-lucilla for twenty - four hours from keeping up [their]_8501-their wild career as before . What reason had [she]_119-lucilla to suppose that "_[0-i] [any one "]_{8502-any one "} had arrived ? Who could arrive in that accidental way , without a word of warning ? And what possible excuse had [she]_119-lucilla to offer to [herself]_119-lucilla for sending [the new member for [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{8384-the new member for carlingford} — [a man so excellent and honourable and eligible]_{8504-a man so excellent and honourable and eligible} — away ? The minutes , or rather the seconds , passed over [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} like hours , as [she]_119-lucilla sat thus waiting , not daring to stir lest the slightest movement might keep from [her]_119-lucilla ears some sound from below , till at last the interval seemed so long that [her]_119-lucilla heart began to sink , and [her]_119-lucilla excitement to fail . It could not be any one — if it had been any one , something more must have come of it before now . It must have been [Lydia Richmond]_{267-lydia richmond} coming to see [[her]_{267-lydia richmond} sister]_{1483-her sister} next door , or [somebody connected with the election]_{8506-somebody connected with the election} , or — — When [she]_119-lucilla got as far as this , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's heart suddenly mounted up again with a spring into [her]_119-lucilla ears . [She]_119-lucilla heard neither words nor voice , but [she]_119-lucilla heard something which had as great an effect upon [her]_119-lucilla as either could have had . On the landing half - way up the stairs , there had stood in [[Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} 's house]_{771-dr marjoribanks 's house} from time immemorial a little old - fashioned table , with a large china bowl upon it , in which the cards of [visitors]_867-visitors were placed . It was a great bowl , and it was always full , and anybody rushing [upstairs]_362-upstairs in a reckless way might easily upset table and cards and all in [their]_867-visitors progress . This was what happened while [Lucilla]_119-lucilla sat listening . There was a rumble , a crash , and a sound as of falling leaves , and it made [her]_119-lucilla heart , as [we]_8510-we have said , jump into [her]_119-lucilla ears . "_[0-i] It is the table and all the cards , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla — and in that moment [her]_119-lucilla composure came back to [her]_119-lucilla as by a miracle . [She]_119-lucilla unclasped [her]_119-lucilla hands , which [she]_119-lucilla had been holding pressed painfully together by way of supporting [herself]_119-lucilla , and [she]_119-lucilla gave a long sigh of unutterable relief , and [her]_119-lucilla whirl of thought stopped and cleared up with an instantaneous rapidity . Everything seemed to be explained by that sound ; and there never was a greater change upon the looks and feelings of any one in [this world]_{277-this world} than that which passed upon the looks and feelings of [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , in the interval between the drawing up of [that cab]_{8512-that cab} and the rush of [Tom Marjoribanks]_117-tom at [the drawing - room]_{4397-the drawing - room} door . For after the commotion on the staircase [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had no further doubt on the subject . [She]_119-lucilla even had the strength to get up to meet [him]_117-tom , and hold out [her]_119-lucilla hands to [him]_117-tom by way of welcome — but found [herself]_119-lucilla , before [she]_119-lucilla knew how , in the arms of [a man with a beard , who was so much changed in [[his]_117-tom own person]_{8515-his own person} that [he]_117-tom ventured to kiss [her]_119-lucilla , which was a thing [Tom Marjoribanks]_117-tom , though [[her]_119-lucilla cousin]_{906-her cousin} , had never dared to do before]_{8514-a man with a beard , who was so much changed in his own person that he ventured to kiss her , which was a thing tom marjoribanks , though her cousin , had never dared to do before} . [He]_117-tom kissed [her]_119-lucilla — such was [his]_117-tom audacity ; and then [he]_117-tom held [her]_119-lucilla at arm 's length to have a good look at [her]_119-lucilla ; and then , according to all appearance , would have repeated [his]_117-tom first salutation , but that [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had come to [herself]_119-lucilla , and took the reins at once into [her]_119-lucilla hand . "_[117-tom] [Tom]_117-tom ! " [she]_119-lucilla said , "_[117-tom] of course it is [you]_117-tom ; [nobody else]_{1541-nobody else} would have been so impertinent . When did [you]_117-tom come ? Where did [you]_117-tom come from ? Who could ever have thought of [your]_117-tom appearing like this , in such an altogether unexpected — — ? " "_{[119-lucilla]} Unexpected ! " said [Tom]_117-tom , with an astonished air . "_{[119-lucilla]} But [I]_0-i suppose [you]_117-tom had other things to think of . Ah , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , [I]_0-i could not write to [you]_117-tom . [I]_0-i felt [I]_0-i ought to be beside [you]_117-tom , trying if there was not something [I]_0-i could do . [[My]_0-i mother]_{4853-my mother} told [you]_117-tom , of course ; but [I]_0-i could not trust [myself]_0-i to write to [you]_117-tom . " Then [Lucilla]_119-lucilla saw it all , and that [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} had meant to do [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} a good turn . And [she]_119-lucilla was not grateful to [[her]_119-lucilla aunt]_{7102-her aunt} , however kind [her]_119-lucilla intentions might have been . But [Tom]_117-tom was holding [her]_119-lucilla hand , and looking into [her]_119-lucilla face while this thought passed through [her]_119-lucilla mind , and [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was not [the woman]_{333-the woman} , under any circumstances , to make dispeace . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i am sure [I]_0-i am very glad , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i would say [you]_117-tom were changed , but only of course that would make [you]_117-tom think how [I]_0-i am changed ; and though [one]_4465-one knows [one]_4465-one has gone off — — " "_[4465-one] [I]_0-i never saw [you]_0-i look so nice all [your]_0-i life , " cried [Tom]_117-tom energetically ; and [he]_117-tom took hold of both [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} hands , and looked into [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} face more and more . To be sure [he]_117-tom had a kind of right , being [a cousin]_{4757-a cousin} , and newly returned after so long an absence ; but it was embarrassing all the same . "_[0-i] Oh , [Tom]_117-tom , do n't say so , " cried [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; "_[117-tom] if [you]_117-tom but knew how different [the house]_{339-the house} is , and everything so altered — and [dear papa]_{303-dear papa} ! " It was natural , and indeed it was only proper , that [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} should cry — which [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} did abundantly , partly for grief , and partly because of the flutter of agitation , and something like joy , in which [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was , and which , considering that [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had always frankly owned that [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was fond of [Tom]_117-tom , was quite natural too . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} cried with honest abandonment , and did not take much notice what [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} cousin]_{906-her cousin} was doing to comfort [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , though indeed [he]_117-tom applied [himself]_117-tom to that benevolent office in the most anxious way . "_{[303-dear papa]} Do n't cry , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , " [he]_117-tom said , "_{[119-lucilla]} [I]_0-i ca n't bear it . It do n't look natural to see [you]_119-lucilla cry . [[My]_0-i poor uncle]_{4228-my poor uncle} was [an old man]_{4229-an old man} , and [you]_119-lucilla were always [the best daughter in [the world]_{331-the world}]_{4230-the best daughter in the world} — — " "_{[119-lucilla]} Oh , [Tom]_117-tom ! sometimes [I]_0-i do n't think so , " sobbed [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; "_[0-i] sometimes [I]_0-i think if [I]_0-i had sat up that last night —— And [you]_119-lucilla do n't know how good [he]_{4228-my poor uncle} was . It was [me]_0-i [he]_{4228-my poor uncle} was thinking of , and never [himself]_{4228-my poor uncle} . When [he]_{4228-my poor uncle} heard the money was lost , all that [he]_{4228-my poor uncle} said was , [Poor Lucilla]_119-lucilla ! [You]_119-lucilla rang [his]_{4228-my poor uncle} bell though it is the night - bell , and [nobody]_4434-nobody ever touches it now ; [I]_0-i knew it could be [nobody]_4434-nobody but [you]_119-lucilla ; and to see [you]_119-lucilla again brings up everything so distinctly . Oh , [Tom]_117-tom ! [he]_{4228-my poor uncle} was always very fond of [you]_119-lucilla . " "_{[4228-my poor uncle]} [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , " said [Tom Marjoribanks]_117-tom , "_{[119-lucilla]} [you]_119-lucilla know [I]_0-i always had a great regard for [[my]_0-i uncle]_{4817-my uncle} . But it was not for [him]_{4228-my poor uncle} [I]_0-i came back . [He]_{4228-my poor uncle} was never half so fond of [me]_0-i as [I]_0-i am of [you]_119-lucilla . [You]_119-lucilla know that as well as [I]_0-i do . There never was a time that [I]_0-i would not have gone to [the other end of the world]_{4235-the other end of the world} if [you]_119-lucilla had told [me]_0-i ; and [I]_0-i have done it as near as possible . [I]_0-i went to [India]_34-india because [you]_119-lucilla sent [me]_0-i away . And [I]_0-i have come back — — " "_[0-i] [You]_0-i have not come back only for an hour , [I]_0-i hope ? " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , with momentary impatience ; "_[0-i] [you]_0-i are not obliged to talk of everything all in a moment — and when one has not even got over [one]_4465-one 's surprise at seeing [you]_0-i . When did [you]_0-i come back ? When did [you]_0-i have anything to eat ? [You]_0-i want [your]_0-i breakfast or [your]_0-i lunch or something ; and , [Tom]_117-tom ! the idea of sitting here talking to [me]_0-i , and talking nonsense , when [you]_0-i have not seen [[your]_0-i mother]_{4237-your mother} . [She]_{4237-your mother} is in [[her]_{4237-your mother} own room]_{301-her own room} , [[you]_0-i unnatural boy]_{4239-you unnatural boy} — [the blue room , next to what used to be [yours]_0-i]_{4240-the blue room , next to what used to be yours} . To think [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} should be in [the house]_{339-the house} , and [you]_0-i should sit here talking nonsense to [me]_0-i ! " "_[0-i] This minute , " said [Tom]_117-tom apologetically ; but [he]_117-tom drew [his]_117-tom chair in front of [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , so that [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} could not get away . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i have come back to stay as long as [you]_4242-you will let [me]_0-i , " [he]_0-i said ; "_[4242-you] do n't go away yet . Look here , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla — if [you]_0-i had married , [I]_0-i would have tried to bear it ; but as long as [you]_0-i are not married , [I]_0-i ca n't help feeling as if there might be a chance for [me]_0-i yet . And that is why [I]_0-i have come [home]_287-home . [I]_0-i met [somebody]_312-somebody coming [downstairs]_{302-downstairs} . " "_[117-tom] [Tom]_117-tom , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , "_[117-tom] it is dreadful to see that [you]_117-tom have come back just as tiresome as ever . [I]_0-i always said [I]_0-i would not marry for ten years . If [you]_117-tom mean to think [I]_0-i have never had any opportunities — — " "_{[119-lucilla]} [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , " said [Tom]_117-tom , and there was decision in [his]_117-tom eye , "_{[312-somebody]} [somebody]_312-somebody came [downstairs]_{302-downstairs} as [I]_0-i came in . [I]_0-i want to know whether it is to be [him]_312-somebody or [me]_0-i ! " "_{[312-somebody]} [Him]_312-somebody — or [you]_117-tom ! " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , in dismay . [Blunderer]_{268-blunderer} as [he]_117-tom was , [he]_117-tom had gone direct to the very heart of the question , and it was impossible not to tremble a little in the presence of such straightforward clear - sightedness . [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had risen up to make [her]_119-lucilla escape as soon as it should be possible , but [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was so much struck by [Tom]_117-tom 's unlooked - for perspicuity , that [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} sat down again in [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} consternation . "_{[312-somebody]} [I]_0-i think [you]_117-tom are going out of [your]_117-tom mind , " [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} said . "_[117-tom] What do [you]_117-tom know about [the gentleman who went [downstairs]_{302-downstairs}]_{4248-the gentleman who went downstairs} ? [I]_0-i am not such [a wonderful beauty]_{4250-a wonderful beauty} , nor such a witch , that [everybody who sees [me]_0-i]_{4251-everybody who sees me} should want to — to marry [me]_0-i . Do n't talk any more nonsense , but let [me]_0-i go and get [you]_117-tom something to eat . " "_[4252-they] [They]_4252-they would if [they]_4252-they were of [my]_0-i way of thinking , " said the persistent [Tom]_117-tom . "_[4252-they] [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , [you]_119-lucilla sha n't go . This is what [I]_0-i have come [home]_287-home for . [You]_119-lucilla may as well know at once , and then there can be no mistake about it . [[My]_0-i poor uncle]_{4228-my poor uncle} is gone , and [you]_119-lucilla ca n't be left by [yourself]_119-lucilla in [the world]_{331-the world} . Will [you]_119-lucilla have [him]_{4228-my poor uncle} or [me]_0-i ? " "_{[119-lucilla]} [I]_0-i am not going to be tyrannised over like this , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , with indignation , again rising , though [he]_{4228-my poor uncle} still held [her]_119-lucilla hands . "_{[119-lucilla]} [You]_119-lucilla talk as if [you]_119-lucilla had just come for a call , and had everything to say in a moment . When [a man]_{285-a man} comes off a long journey it is [his]_{285-a man} breakfast [he]_{285-a man} wants , and not a — not anything else that [I]_0-i know of . Go up to [[your]_119-lucilla mother]_{4237-your mother} , and let [me]_0-i go . " "_{[119-lucilla]} Will [you]_119-lucilla have [him]_{4228-my poor uncle} or [me]_0-i ? " repeated [Tom]_117-tom . It was not wisdom , is was instinct , that made [him]_{4228-my poor uncle} thus hold fast by [his]_{4228-my poor uncle} text ; and as for [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , nothing but the softened state in which [she]_119-lucilla was , nothing but the fact that it was [Tom Marjoribanks]_117-tom who had been ten years away , and was always ridiculous , could have kept [her]_119-lucilla from putting down at once such an attempt to coerce [her]_119-lucilla . But the truth was , that [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} did not feel [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} own mistress]_{8521-her own mistress} at that moment , and perhaps that was why [he]_{4228-my poor uncle} had the audacity to repeat , "_{[119-lucilla]} Will [you]_119-lucilla have [him]_{4228-my poor uncle} or [me]_0-i ? " Then [Lucilla]_119-lucilla found [herself]_119-lucilla fairly driven to bay . "_{[119-lucilla]} [Tom]_117-tom ! " [she]_119-lucilla said , with a solemnity that overwhelmed [him]_117-tom for the moment , for [he]_117-tom thought at first , with natural panic , that it was [himself]_117-tom who was being rejected , "_[117-tom] [I]_0-i would not have [him]_{4228-my poor uncle} if [he]_{4228-my poor uncle} were to go down on [his]_{4228-my poor uncle} knees . [I]_0-i know [he]_{4228-my poor uncle} is very nice and very agreeable , and [the best man]_{3567-the best man} —— And [I]_0-i am sure [I]_0-i ought to do it , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , with a mournful sense of [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} own weakness ; "_[0-i] and [everybody]_{300-everybody} will expect it of [me]_0-i ; but [I]_0-i am not going to have [him]_{4228-my poor uncle} , and [I]_0-i never meant it , whatever [you]_4260-you or [anybody]_313-anybody may say . " When [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had made this decisive utterance [she]_119-lucilla turned away with a certain melancholy majesty to go and see after lunch — for [he]_{4228-my poor uncle} had loosed [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} hand and fallen back in consternation , thinking for the moment that it was all over . [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} sighed , and turned round , not thinking of [Tom]_117-tom , who was safe enough , but with a natural regret for [the member for [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{1106-the member for carlingford} , who now , [poor man]_{4438-poor man} , was as much out of the question as if [he]_{4228-my poor uncle} had been dead and buried . But before [she]_119-lucilla reached the door [Tom]_117-tom had recovered [himself]_117-tom . [He]_{4228-my poor uncle} went up to [her]_119-lucilla in [his]_{4228-my poor uncle} ridiculous way without the slightest regard either for the repast [she]_119-lucilla was so anxious to prepare for [him]_{4228-my poor uncle} , or for [[his]_{4228-my poor uncle} mother]_{4476-his mother} 's feelings , or indeed for anything else in [the world]_{331-the world} , except the one thing which had brought [him]_{4228-my poor uncle} , as [he]_{4228-my poor uncle} said , [home]_287-home . "_{[119-lucilla]} Then , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , after all , it is to be [me]_0-i , " [he]_{4228-my poor uncle} said , taking [her]_119-lucilla to [him]_{4228-my poor uncle} , and arresting [her]_119-lucilla progress as if [she]_119-lucilla had been [a baby]_{4734-a baby} ; and though [he]_{4228-my poor uncle} had such a beard , and was twice as big and strong as [he]_{4228-my poor uncle} used to be , there were big tears in [the great fellow]_{8528-the great fellow} 's eyes . "_{[119-lucilla]} It is to be [me]_0-i after all , " said [Tom]_117-tom , looking at [her]_119-lucilla in a way that startled [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . "_{[119-lucilla]} Say it is to be [me]_0-i ! " [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had come through many a social crisis with dignity and composure . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had never yet been known to fail in an emergency . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had managed [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , and , up to the last moment , [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} , and [all the intervening candidates for [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} favour]_{8529-all the intervening candidates for her favour} , with perfect self - control and command of the situation . Perhaps it was because , as [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} said , [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} feelings had never been engaged . But now , when it was only [Tom]_117-tom — [he]_117-tom whom , once upon a time , [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had dismissed with affectionate composure , and given such excellent advice to , and regarded in so motherly a way — all [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's powers seemed to fail [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . It is hard to have to wind up with such a confession after having so long entertained a confidence in [Lucilla]_119-lucilla which nothing seemed likely to impair . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} broke down just at the moment when [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had most need to have all [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} wits about [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . Perhaps it was [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} past agitation which had been too much for [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . Perhaps it was the tears in [Tom Marjoribanks]_117-tom 's eyes . But the fact was that [Lucilla]_119-lucilla relinquished [her]_119-lucilla superior position for the time being , and suffered [him]_117-tom to make any assertion [he]_117-tom pleased , and was so weak as to cry , for the second time , too — which , of all things in [the world]_{331-the world} , was surely the last thing to have been expected of [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} at the moment which decided [her]_119-lucilla fate . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla cried , and acquiesced , and thought of [[her]_119-lucilla father]_{292-her father} and of [the Member for [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{1106-the member for carlingford} , and gave to each a tear and a regret ; and [she]_119-lucilla did not even take the trouble to answer any question , or to think who it was [she]_119-lucilla was leaning on . It was to be [Tom]_117-tom after all — after all [the archdeacons]_{8533-the archdeacons} , [doctors]_8534-doctors , [generals]_{8535-generals} , [members of Parliament]_{8536-members of parliament} — after the ten years and more in which [she]_119-lucilla had not gone off — after [the poor old Doctor]_{8537-the poor old doctor} 's grudge against [the nephew whom [he]_117-tom did not wish to inherit [his]_117-tom wealth]_{8538-the nephew whom he did not wish to inherit his wealth} , and [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} 's quiet wiles , and attempt to disappoint [[her]_{230-aunt jemima} boy]_{7114-her boy} . [Fate]_212-fate and honest love had been waiting all the time till [their]_8540-their moment came ; and now it was not even necessary to say anything about it . The fact was so clear that it did not require stating . It was to be [Tom]_117-tom after all . To do [him]_117-tom justice , [Tom]_117-tom behaved at this moment , in which affairs were left in [his]_117-tom hands , as if [he]_117-tom had been training for it all [his]_117-tom life . Perhaps it was the first time in which [he]_117-tom had done anything absolutely without a blunder . [He]_117-tom had wasted no time , and no words , and left no room for consideration , or for that natural relenting towards [[his]_117-tom rival]_{7410-his rival} which was inevitable as soon as [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} was off [the field]_{412-the field} . [He]_117-tom had insisted , and [he]_117-tom had perceived that there was but one alternative for [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . Now that all was over , [he]_117-tom took [her]_119-lucilla back to [her]_119-lucilla seat , and comforted [her]_119-lucilla , and made no offensive demonstrations of triumph . "_{[119-lucilla]} It is to be [me]_0-i after all ! " [he]_117-tom repeated ; and it was utterly impossible to add anything to the eloquent brevity of this succinct statement of the case . "_[117-tom] [Tom]_117-tom , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , when [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had a little recovered , "_[117-tom] if it is to be [you]_117-tom , that is no reason why [you]_117-tom should be so unnatural . Go up directly and see [[your]_117-tom mother]_{4237-your mother} . What will [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} think of [me]_0-i if [she]_{230-aunt jemima} knows [I]_0-i have let [you]_117-tom stay talking nonsense here ? " "_{[230-aunt jemima]} Yes , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla — this moment , " said [Tom]_117-tom ; but all the same [he]_117-tom showed not the slightest inclination to go away . [He]_117-tom did not quite believe in it as yet , and could not help feeling as if , should [he]_117-tom venture to leave [her]_119-lucilla , the whole fabric of [his]_117-tom incredible good fortune must dissolve and melt away . As for [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , [her]_119-lucilla self - possession gradually came back to [her]_119-lucilla when the crisis was over , and [she]_119-lucilla felt that [her]_119-lucilla involuntary abdication had lasted long enough , and that it was full time to take the management of affairs back into [her]_119-lucilla own hands . "_{[230-aunt jemima]} [You]_117-tom shall go now , " [she]_119-lucilla said , drying [her]_119-lucilla eyes , "_[117-tom] or else [you]_117-tom can not stay [here]_4529-here . [I]_0-i thought of letting [you]_117-tom stay in [the house]_{339-the house} , as [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} is with [me]_0-i ; but if [you]_117-tom do not mean to go and tell [[your]_117-tom mother]_{4237-your mother} , [I]_0-i will tell [Nancy]_102-nancy to send [your]_117-tom things up to [the Blue Boar]_{4189-the blue boar} . Ring the bell , please ; if [you]_117-tom will not ring the bell , [I]_0-i will do it [myself]_0-i , [Tom]_117-tom . [You]_117-tom may say what [you]_117-tom like , but [I]_0-i know [you]_117-tom are famishing ; and [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} is in [the blue room]_{4267-the blue room} , next door to —— Oh , here is [Nancy]_102-nancy . It is [Mr Tom]_117-tom , who has come [home]_287-home , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla hastily , not without a rising colour ; for it was hard to explain why , when [[his]_117-tom mother]_{4476-his mother} was in [the blue room]_{4267-the blue room} all this time , [he]_117-tom should have stayed [here]_4529-here . "_[117-tom] Yes , [Miss Lucilla]_119-lucilla — so [I]_0-i heard , " said [Nancy]_102-nancy , dropping a doubtful curtsey . And then only [Tom]_117-tom was persuaded , and bethought [himself]_117-tom of [his]_117-tom natural duty , and rushed [upstairs]_362-upstairs . [He]_117-tom seized [Nancy]_102-nancy 's hand , and shook it violently , as [he]_117-tom passed [her]_102-nancy , to [her]_102-nancy great consternation . The moment of [his]_117-tom supremacy was over . It was to be [Tom]_117-tom after all ; but [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had recovered [her]_119-lucilla self - possession , and taken the helm in [her]_119-lucilla hand again , and [Tom]_117-tom was master of the situation no more . "_{[119-lucilla]} Yes , it is [Mr Tom]_117-tom , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , shaking [her]_119-lucilla head with something between a smile and a sigh . "_[117-tom] It could be [nobody]_4434-nobody but [him]_117-tom that would ring that bell , and upset all the cards . [I]_0-i hope [he]_117-tom has not broken [dear papa]_{303-dear papa} 's punch - bowl that [he]_117-tom used to be so fond of . [He]_117-tom must have something to eat , [Nancy]_102-nancy , though [he]_117-tom is such [an awkward boy]_{4271-an awkward boy} . " "_[0-i] [I]_0-i do n't see nothing like [a boy]_{5013-a boy} in [him]_117-tom , " said [Nancy]_102-nancy ; "_[117-tom] [he]_117-tom 's big and stout , and [one o ' them awful beards]_{4273-one o ' them awful beards} . There 's been a deal of changes since [he]_117-tom went away ; but if [he]_117-tom 's new comed off that terrible long journey , it is but natural , as [you]_0-i say , [Miss Lucilla]_119-lucilla , that [he]_117-tom should want something to eat . " And then [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} made various suggestions , which were received still doubtfully by [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} prime minister]_{1855-her prime minister} . [Nancy]_102-nancy , to tell the truth , did not like the turn things were taking . [[Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's maiden household]_{8548-lucilla 's maiden household} had been on the whole getting along very comfortably , and there was no telling how long it might have lasted without any new revolution . To be sure , [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} had looked dangerous , but [Nancy]_102-nancy had seen a great many dangers of that kind blow over , and was not easily alarmed . [Mr Tom]_117-tom , however , was [a very different person]_{8549-a very different person} ; and [Nancy]_102-nancy was sufficiently penetrating to see that something had happened . Therefore , [she]_102-nancy received very coldly [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's suggestions about lunch . "_{[119-lucilla]} It ai n't like the old times , " [she]_102-nancy said at last , "_{[119-lucilla]} when there was always something as one could put to the fire in a hurry ; " and [Nancy]_102-nancy stood turning round the handle of the door in [her]_102-nancy hand , and contemplating the changed state of affairs with a sigh . "_{[119-lucilla]} That would be all very true if [you]_0-i were like [anybody else]_{1725-anybody else} , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; "_[0-i] but [I]_0-i hope [you]_0-i would not like to send [Mr Tom]_117-tom off to [the Blue Boar]_{77-the blue boar} . After all , perhaps it is better to have a — [a gentleman in [the house]_{339-the house}]_{4275-a gentleman in the house} . [I]_0-i know [you]_0-i always used to think so . [They]_4277-they are a great deal of trouble ; but — for some things , [you]_0-i know — — " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; "_[117-tom] and then [Mr Tom]_117-tom is not just like [other people]_{279-other people} ; and whatever happens , [Nancy]_102-nancy , [you]_0-i are [an old dear]_{4279-an old dear} , and it shall never make any difference between [you]_0-i and [me]_0-i . " When [she]_119-lucilla had said these words , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla gave [[her]_119-lucilla faithful servant]_{8550-her faithful servant} a hug , and sent [her]_{8550-her faithful servant} off to look after [Tom Marjoribanks]_117-tom 's meal ; and then [she]_119-lucilla [herself]_119-lucilla went half - way [downstairs]_{302-downstairs} and picked up the cards that were still scattered about [the landing]_{1514-the landing} , and found with satisfaction that [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} 's old punch - bowl was not broken . All [Tom]_117-tom 's things were lying below in [the hall]_{4045-the hall} — heaps of queer Indian - looking baggage — tossed down anyhow in a corner , as if [the owner]_{8555-the owner} had been in much too great a hurry to think of any secondary circumstances . "_{[4279-an old dear]} And it was there [he]_4280-he met poor [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla to [herself]_119-lucilla , with a certain pathos . There it was indeed that the encounter had taken place . [They]_8556-they had seen [each other]_{679-each other} but for a moment , but that moment had been enough to send [the Member for Carlingford]_{1106-the member for carlingford} away dejected , and to impress upon [Tom]_117-tom 's mind the alternative that it was either to be "_[102-nancy] [him]_4280-he or [me]_0-i . " [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} contemplated [the spot]_{8559-the spot} with a certain tender sentimental interest , as [any gentle moralist]_{8560-any gentle moralist} might look at a field of battle . What feelings must have been in the minds of [the two]_{678-the two} as [they]_8556-they met and looked at [each other]_{679-each other} ! What a dread sense of disappointment on the one side ; what sharp stimulation on the other ! Thus [Lucilla]_119-lucilla stood and looked down from [her]_119-lucilla own landing upon the scene of that encounter , full of pensive interest . And now it was all over , and [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} had passed away as completely as [Mr Chiltern]_{140-mr chiltern} , who was in [his]_{140-mr chiltern} grave , [poor man]_{4438-poor man} ; or [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} , who was going to marry [Barbara Lake]_120-barbara . The thought of so sudden a revolution made [Lucilla]_119-lucilla giddy as [she]_119-lucilla went thoughtfully [upstairs]_362-upstairs . [Poor Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} ! It hardly seemed real even to [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} when [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} sat down again in [the drawing - room]_{4397-the drawing - room} , and confessed to [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} that , after all , it was to be [Tom]_117-tom . But when [he]_117-tom came [downstairs]_{302-downstairs} again with [[his]_117-tom mother]_{4476-his mother} , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was quite [herself]_119-lucilla , and had got over all [her]_119-lucilla weakness . [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} , for [her]_{230-aunt jemima} part , was in a very agitated state of mind . [Tom]_117-tom had come too soon or [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} too late , and all the fruits of [her]_{230-aunt jemima} little bit of treachery were accordingly lost , and at the same time , the treachery itself remained , revealed at least to [one person in the very clearest light]_{8568-one person in the very clearest light} . It did not seem possible to [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} that [Lucilla]_119-lucilla would not tell . If [she]_{230-aunt jemima} had not done it now , in the excitement of the moment , at least it would come out some time when [she]_{230-aunt jemima} was least expecting it , and [[her]_{230-aunt jemima} son]_{911-her son} 's esteem and confidence would be lost . Therefore it was with a very blank countenance that [Mrs John Marjoribanks]_{89-mrs john} came [downstairs]_{302-downstairs} . [She]_{89-mrs john} dared not say a word , and [she]_{89-mrs john} had to kiss [[her]_{89-mrs john} niece]_{1267-her niece} , and take [her]_{1267-her niece} to [her]_{89-mrs john} maternal bosom , [Tom]_117-tom looking on all the while ; but [she]_{89-mrs john} gave [Lucilla]_119-lucilla a look that was pitiful to see . And when [Tom]_117-tom finally was dismissed to [[his]_117-tom room]_{741-his room} , to open [his]_117-tom trunks , and show the things [he]_117-tom had brought [home]_287-home , [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} drew near [[her]_{230-aunt jemima} future daughter]_{8574-her future daughter} with wistful guiltiness . There was no comfort to [her]_{230-aunt jemima} in the thought of the India shawl , which [[her]_{230-aunt jemima} son]_{911-her son} had gone to find . Any day , any hour , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla might tell ; and if [the unlucky mother]_{8576-the unlucky mother} were put on [her]_{8576-the unlucky mother} defence , what could [she]_{8576-the unlucky mother} say ? "_{[119-lucilla]} [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , " said [the guilty woman]_{8577-the guilty woman} , under [her]_{8577-the guilty woman} breath , "_{[119-lucilla]} [I]_0-i am sure [you]_119-lucilla think it very strange . [I]_0-i do n't attempt to deceive [you]_119-lucilla . [I]_0-i ca n't tell [you]_119-lucilla how thankful and glad [I]_0-i am that it has all ended so well ; but [you]_119-lucilla know , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , in the first place , [I]_0-i did not know what [your]_119-lucilla feelings were ; and [I]_0-i thought , perhaps , that if anything would tell , it would be a surprise , and then — — " "_[0-i] Did [you]_0-i , [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} ? " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , with gentle wonder . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i thought [you]_119-lucilla had been thinking of [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} , for [my]_0-i part . " "_{[119-lucilla]} And so [I]_0-i was , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , " said [the poor lady]_{5899-the poor lady} , with great relief and eagerness . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i thought [he]_{222-mr ashburton} was coming forward , and of course [he]_{222-mr ashburton} would have been a far better match than [[my]_0-i [Tom]_117-tom]_{3667-my tom} . [I]_0-i had to think for [you]_119-lucilla both , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4403-my dear} . And then [I]_0-i never knew what [your]_119-lucilla feelings were , nor if [you]_119-lucilla would care ; and then it was not as if there had been a day fixed — — " "_{[230-aunt jemima]} [Dear Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , "_{[230-aunt jemima]} if [you]_{230-aunt jemima} are pleased now , what does it matter ? but [I]_0-i do hope [you]_{230-aunt jemima} are pleased now ? " And [Mrs John]_{89-mrs john} took [[her]_{89-mrs john} niece]_{1267-her niece} into [her]_{89-mrs john} arms again this time with better will , and cried . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i am as happy as ever [I]_0-i can be , " said [the inconsistent mother]_{8580-the inconsistent mother} . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i always knew [you]_119-lucilla were fond of [each other]_{679-each other} , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; before [you]_119-lucilla knew it [yourselves]_119-lucilla , [I]_0-i saw what would come of it . But [[my]_0-i poor brother - in - law]_{4284-my poor brother - in - law} —— And [you]_119-lucilla will make [[my]_0-i boy]_{3166-my boy} happy , and never turn [him]_{3166-my boy} against [[his]_{3166-my boy} mother]_{4476-his mother} , " cried [the repentant sinner]_{8581-the repentant sinner} . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was not [the woman]_{333-the woman} to resist such an appeal . [Mrs John]_{89-mrs john} had meant truly enough towards [her]_119-lucilla in other ways , if not in this way ; and [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was fond of [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} aunt]_{7102-her aunt} , and it ended in a kiss of peace freely bestowed , and a vow of protection and guidance from [the strong]_{8584-the strong} to the weak , though the last was only uttered in [the protectress]_{8585-the protectress} 's liberal heart . When [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had time to consider the prospect which had thus so suddenly opened before [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , it also had its difficulties , like everything else in [the world]_{331-the world} . [Her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} marriage now could not be the straightforward business it might have been had it been [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} instead of [Tom]_117-tom . In that case [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} would have gone to [an established house]_{8587-an established house} and life — to take [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} place in the one and [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} share in the other , and to find the greater part of [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} surroundings and duties already fixed for [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , which was a thing that would have very greatly simplified the matter . But [Tom]_117-tom , who had dashed [home]_287-home from [India]_34-india at full speed as soon as [he]_117-tom heard of [[his]_117-tom uncle]_{6073-his uncle} 's death , had left [his]_117-tom profession behind [him]_117-tom at [Calcutta]_83-calcutta , and had nothing to do in [England]_33-england , and was probably too old to resume [his]_117-tom ( non ) practice at the bar , even if [he]_117-tom had been in the least disposed to do so ; while , at the same time , [an idle man]_{8590-an idle man} — [a man to be found everlastingly at [home]_287-home]_{8591-a man to be found everlastingly at home} — would have been insupportable to [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} might feel disposed ( for [everybody]_{300-everybody} 's good ) to assume the sovereign authority in [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} own house]_{5690-her own house} , but to marry anybody that would be merely an appendage to [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was a thing not to be thought of ; and as soon as the first preliminaries were arranged [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} active mind sprang up with redoubled vigour from the maze in which it had been . [Her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} intelligence had suspended , so to speak , all its ordinary operations for twenty - four hours at least , while it was busy investigating the purely personal question : from the moment when [the Member for [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{1106-the member for carlingford} was finally elected until [Tom Marjoribanks]_117-tom rang the night - bell at [the old Doctor]_{971-the old doctor} 's door , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's thoughts had been in that state of over - stimulation and absorption which is almost as bad as having no power of thought at all . But as soon as the pressure was removed — as soon as it was all over , and the decision made , and no further question was possible — then [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's active mind sprang up with renewed energy . For it was not only a new beginning , but everything had to be settled and arranged . [Her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} mind was full of it while [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} hands were busy putting away all the Indian presents which [Tom]_117-tom had brought — presents which were chronological in their character , and which [he]_117-tom had begun to accumulate from the very beginning of [his]_117-tom exile . It could not but be touching to [Lucilla]_119-lucilla to see how [he]_117-tom had thought of [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} for all these years ; but [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} mind being , as [everybody]_{300-everybody} is aware , of a nobly practical kind , [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} thoughts , instead of dallying with these tokens of the past , went forward with serious solicitude into the future . The marriage could not take place until the year was out ; and there was , accordingly , time to arrange everything , and to settle all the necessary preliminaries to a point as near perfection as is possible to merely human details . [Tom]_117-tom , no doubt , was very urgent and pressing , and would have precipitated everything , and had the whole business concluded to - morrow , if [he]_117-tom could have had [his]_117-tom way . But the fact was that , having once given in to [him]_117-tom in the memorable way which [we]_8598-we have already recorded , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla did not now , so far as the final arrangements were concerned , make much account of [Tom]_117-tom 's wishes . [Heaven]_136-heaven be praised , there was one of [the two who knew what was right and proper]_{8599-the two who knew what was right and proper} , and was not to be moved from the correct path by any absurd representations . [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was revolving all these important questions when [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} laid [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} hand by chance , as [people]_505-people say , upon the [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} Gazette , all damp and inky , which had just been laid upon the library table . It contained , of course , all the news of the election , but [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was too well acquainted with that beforehand to think of condescending to derive [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} information from a newspaper . [She]_119-lucilla looked at the advertisements with an eye which saw all that was there without pausing upon anything in particular . [She]_119-lucilla saw the usual notice about marmalade oranges , and the announcement that [young Mr Vincent]_{111-mr vincent} , who after that made [himself]_{111-mr vincent} so well known in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} , was to preach the next Sunday in [Salem Chapel]_{22-salem chapel} , and all the other important novelties in [the place]_{770-the place} ; but naturally [she]_119-lucilla took but a moderate amount of interest in such details as these . Suddenly , however , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's eye , which , if it could ever be said to be vacant , had been regarding vacantly the list of advertisements , kindled up , and all its usual energy and intelligence came back to it . [Her]_119-lucilla thoughtful face woke up as from a dream . [Her]_119-lucilla head , which had been drooping in pensive meditation , grew erect — [her]_119-lucilla whole figure expanded . [She]_119-lucilla clasped [her]_119-lucilla hands together , as if in the fervour of the moment , [nobody else]_{1541-nobody else} being present , [she]_119-lucilla could not refrain from shaking hands with [herself]_119-lucilla , and giving vent to a self - congratulation . "_{[119-lucilla]} It is a special providence , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla to [herself]_119-lucilla , with [her]_119-lucilla usual piety ; and then [she]_119-lucilla folded up the paper in a little square , with the announcement in the middle which had struck [her]_119-lucilla so much , and placed it where [Tom]_117-tom could not fail to see it when [he]_117-tom came in , and went [upstairs]_362-upstairs with a new and definite direction given to [her]_119-lucilla thoughts . That was how it must be ! [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , for [her]_119-lucilla part , felt no difficulty in discerning the leadings of [Providence]_{107-providence} , and [she]_119-lucilla could not but appreciate the readiness with which [her]_119-lucilla desires were attended to , and the prompt clearing - up of [her]_119-lucilla difficulties . There are [people whose inclinations Providence]_{8604-people whose inclinations providence} does not seem to superintend with such painstaking watchfulness ; but then , no doubt , that must be [their]_{8604-people whose inclinations providence} own fault . And when [Tom]_117-tom came in , [they]_4287-they had what [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} called "_[4287-they] one of [their]_4287-they discussions " about [their]_4287-they future life , although the only thing in it worthy consideration , so far as [Tom]_117-tom was concerned , seemed to be the time when [they]_4287-they should be married , which occupied at present all [that hero]_{8605-that hero} 's faculties . "_[4287-they] Everything else will arrange itself after , [you]_4288-you know , " [he]_117-tom said , with calm confidence . "_[4288-you] Time enough for all the rest . The thing is , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , to decide when [you]_4288-you will leave off those formalities , and let [It]_4289-it be . Why should n't it be now ? Do [you]_4288-you think [[my]_0-i uncle]_{4817-my uncle} would wish to keep [us]_4291-us unhappy all for an idea ? " "_[4288-you] [[My]_0-i dear]_{4403-my dear} [Tom]_117-tom , [I]_0-i am not in the least unhappy , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , interrupting [him]_117-tom sweetly , "_[0-i] nor [you]_117-tom either , unless [you]_117-tom tell dreadful stories ; and as for [poor dear papa]_{4293-poor dear papa} , " [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} added , with a sigh , "_{[4293-poor dear papa]} if [we]_4291-us were to do exactly as [he]_{4293-poor dear papa} wished , [I]_0-i do n't think It would ever be . If [you]_117-tom were not so foolish , [you]_117-tom would not oblige [me]_0-i to say such things . [Tom]_117-tom , let [us]_4291-us leave off talking nonsense — the thing that [we]_4291-us both want is something to do . " "_[117-tom] That is what [I]_0-i want , " said [Tom]_117-tom quickly , "_[117-tom] but as for [you]_0-i , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , [you]_0-i shall do nothing but enjoy [yourself]_0-i and take care of [yourself]_0-i . The idea of [you]_117-tom wanting something to do ! " [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} regarded [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} betrothed]_{8606-her betrothed} with mild and affectionate contempt as [he]_0-i thus delivered [himself]_0-i of [his]_0-i foolish sentiments . "_[117-tom] It is of no use trying to make [him]_117-tom understand , " [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} said , with an air of resignation . "_[117-tom] Do [you]_117-tom know that [I]_0-i have always been doing something , and responsible for something , all [my]_0-i life ? " "_[0-i] Yes , [[my]_0-i poor darling]_{4294-my poor darling} , " said [Tom]_117-tom , "_[0-i] [I]_0-i know ; but now [you]_0-i are in [my]_0-i hands [I]_0-i mean to take care of [you]_0-i , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; [you]_0-i shall have no more anxiety or trouble . What is the good of [a man]_{285-a man} if [he]_{285-a man} ca n't save [the woman [he]_{285-a man} is fond of]_{4296-the woman he is fond of} from all that ? " cried [the honest fellow]_{8607-the honest fellow} — and [Lucilla]_119-lucilla could not but cast a despairing glance round [her]_119-lucilla , as if appealing to [heaven and earth]_{8608-heaven and earth} . What was to be done with [a man who had so little understanding of [her]_119-lucilla , and of [himself]_{285-a man} , and of the eternal fitness of things]_{8609-a man who had so little understanding of her , and of himself , and of the eternal fitness of things} ? "_[0-i] [[My]_0-i dear]_{4403-my dear} [Tom]_117-tom , " [she]_119-lucilla said once more , mildly , "_[0-i] [we]_4298-we may have lost some money , but [we]_4298-we are very well off , and [Providence]_{107-providence} has been very kind to [us]_4298-we . And there are [a great many poor people in [the world]_{331-the world} who are not so well off]_{4299-a great many poor people in the world who are not so well off} . [I]_0-i have always tried to be of some use to [[my]_0-i fellow - creatures]_{3449-my fellow - creatures} , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , "_[0-i] and [I]_0-i do n't mean , whatever [you]_117-tom may say , to give it up now . " "_[0-i] [[My]_0-i dearest]_{2697-my dearest} [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , if it was [the poor]_{4303-the poor} [you]_119-lucilla were thinking of — — ! [I]_0-i might have known it was something different from [my]_0-i stupid notions , " cried [Tom]_117-tom . This kind of adoration was new to [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , notwithstanding [her]_119-lucilla many experiences . And [he]_117-tom thought it so good of [her]_119-lucilla to condescend to be good , that [she]_119-lucilla could not help thinking a little better of [herself]_119-lucilla than ordinary , though that , perhaps , was not absolutely needful ; and then [she]_119-lucilla proceeded with the elucidation of [her]_119-lucilla views . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i have been of some use to [[my]_0-i fellow - creatures]_{3449-my fellow - creatures} in [my]_0-i way , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} modestly , "_[0-i] but it has been hard work , and [people]_505-people are not always grateful , [you]_4306-you know . And then things are a good deal changed in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} . [A woman]_{4411-a woman} may devote [herself]_{4411-a woman} to putting some life into society , and give up years of [her]_{4411-a woman} time , and — and even [her]_{4411-a woman} opportunities and all that , and do a great deal of good ; but yet if [she]_{4411-a woman} is put aside for a moment , there is an end of it . [I]_0-i have been doing the best [I]_0-i could for [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} for ten years , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , with a little natural sadness , "_{[4391-any one]} and if [any one]_{4391-any one} were to examine into it , where is it all now ? [They]_{4391-any one} have only got into the way of looking to [me]_0-i ; and [I]_0-i do believe if [you]_4306-you were to go up and down from [Elsworthy 's]_{252-elsworthy} to [St Roque 's]_{26-st roque 's} , though [you]_4306-you might find [people]_505-people at dinner here and there , [you]_4306-you would not find a shadow of what could really be called society in all [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} ! " [Lucilla]_119-lucilla paused , for naturally [her]_119-lucilla feelings were moved , and while [Tom]_117-tom bent over [her]_119-lucilla with tender and respectful devotion , it was not to be wondered at if [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , in the emotion of [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} heart , should wipe away a tear . "_[0-i] After working at it for ten years ! " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; "_[0-i] and now , since [poor papa]_{4396-poor papa} died , who was always full of discrimination —— This is what will come of it , [Tom]_117-tom , " [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} added solemnly—"they_[117-tom] will go back to [their]_4311-their old ridiculous parties , as if [they]_4311-their had never seen anything better ; and [they]_4311-their will all break up into little cliques , and make [their]_4311-their awful morning calls and freeze [one another]_{4312-one another} to death . That will be the end of it all , after [one]_4465-one has slaved like a — like [a woman in [a mill]_{4315-a mill}]_{4314-a woman in a mill} , " said [the disappointed reformer]_{8610-the disappointed reformer} , "_{[4314-a woman in a mill]} and given up ten years . " "_[0-i] [[My]_0-i poor darling]_{4294-my poor darling} ! " cried [Tom]_117-tom , who would have liked to go and challenge [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} for being so insensible to [his]_117-tom [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's devotion and cherishing maternal care . "_[0-i] But if it had been [the poor]_{4303-the poor} , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , recovering [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} spirits a little , "_{[4303-the poor]} [they]_{4303-the poor} could not help being the better for what [one]_4465-one did for [them]_{4303-the poor} . [They]_{4303-the poor} might continue to be as stupid as ever , and ungrateful , and all that ; but if [they]_{4303-the poor} were warm and comfortable , instead of cold and hungry , it would always make a difference . [Tom]_117-tom , [I]_0-i will tell [you]_117-tom what [you]_117-tom will do if [you]_117-tom want to please [me]_0-i . [You]_117-tom will take all [our]_4319-our money and realise it , [you]_117-tom know , whatever that means , and go off directly , as fast as [the train]_{895-the train} can carry [you]_117-tom , and buy [an Estate]_{4321-an estate} . " "_[117-tom] [An estate]_{4321-an estate} ! " cried [Tom]_117-tom , in consternation ; and the magnitude of the word was such , and [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was so entirely in earnest , that [he]_117-tom jumped from [his]_117-tom chair and gazed at [her]_119-lucilla as if constrained , notwithstanding [his]_117-tom amazement , to rush off instantly and obey . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i did not mean just this moment , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; "_[0-i] sit down and [we]_4319-our can talk it all over , [Tom]_117-tom . [You]_117-tom know it would be something for [you]_117-tom to do ; [you]_117-tom can not just go living on like this at [your]_117-tom age ; [you]_117-tom could improve [the land]_{2620-the land} , [you]_117-tom know , and do all that sort of thing , and [the people [you]_117-tom could leave to [me]_0-i]_{4324-the people you could leave to me} . " "_{[119-lucilla]} But [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , " said [Tom]_117-tom , recovering a little from [his]_117-tom consternation , "_{[119-lucilla]} it is not so easy buying [an estate]_{4321-an estate} . [I]_0-i mean all that [I]_0-i have to be settled upon [you]_119-lucilla , in case of anything happening . Land may be a safe enough investment ; but [you]_119-lucilla know , very often , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla — the fact is , it does n't pay . " "_[4326-we] [We]_4326-we could make it pay , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , with a benevolent smile , "_[4326-we] and besides there are estates and estates . [I]_0-i do n't want [you]_117-tom to go and throw away [your]_117-tom money . It was in the [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} Gazette this morning , and [I]_0-i ca n't help feeling it was a special providence . Of course [you]_117-tom never looked at it in the paper , though [I]_0-i marked it for [you]_117-tom . [Tom]_117-tom , it is [Marchbank]_{269-marchbank} that [I]_0-i want [you]_117-tom to buy . [You]_117-tom know how [papa]_295-papa used to talk of it . [He]_295-papa used to say it was just a nice little property that [a gentleman]_{5077-a gentleman} could manage . If [he]_295-papa had been spared , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , putting [her]_119-lucilla handkerchief to [her]_119-lucilla eyes , "_[295-papa] and [these wicked dreadful people]_{4329-these wicked dreadful people} had not failed , nor nothing happened , [I]_0-i know [he]_295-papa would have bought it [himself]_295-papa . [Dear papa]_{303-dear papa} ! and [he]_295-papa would have given it to [me]_0-i ; and most likely , so far as [one]_4465-one can tell , it would have come to [you]_117-tom at the last , and [you]_117-tom would have been [Marjoribanks of Marchbank]_{269-marchbank} , like [[our]_4332-our great - great - grandpapa]_{4333-our great - great - grandpapa} ; and that is what [I]_0-i want [you]_117-tom to do . " [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's proposition , as it thus unfolded itself , took away [Tom Marjoribanks]_117-tom 's breath , for notwithstanding that it came from [a ( young ) lady]_{8611-a ( young ) lady} , and was confused by some slightly unintelligible conditions about doing good to one 's fellow - creatures , it was not a trifling or romantic suggestion . [Tom]_117-tom , too , could remember [Marchbank]_{269-marchbank} , and [[his]_117-tom uncle]_{6073-his uncle} 's interest in it , and the careful way in which [he]_117-tom explained to [the ignorant]_{8613-the ignorant} that this was the correct pronunciation of [his]_117-tom own name . While [Lucilla]_119-lucilla made [her]_119-lucilla concluding address , [Tom]_117-tom seemed to see [himself]_117-tom a little fellow , with [his]_117-tom eyes and [his]_117-tom ears very wide open , trotting about with small steps after [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} , as [he]_117-tom went over [the red - brick house]_{8615-the red - brick house} and [neglected gardens at [Marchbank]_85-marchbank]_{8616-neglected gardens at marchbank} : [it]_{8615-the red - brick house} was only to be let then , and had passed through many hands , and was in miserable case , both lands and [house]_598-house . But neither [the lands]_{8618-the lands} nor [the house]_{339-the house} were bad of [themselves]_{8620-themselves} , and [Tom]_117-tom was , like [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , perfectly well aware that something might be made of them . This idea gave a new direction to [his]_117-tom thoughts . Though [he]_117-tom had been brought up to the bar , [he]_117-tom had never been [a lover of [town]_607-town]_{8621-a lover of town} , and was in reality , like [so many young Englishmen]_{8623-so many young englishmen} , better qualified to be something in the shape of [a country gentleman]_{8624-a country gentleman} than for any other profession in [the world]_{331-the world} ; and [he]_117-tom had left [his]_117-tom profession behind , and was in most urgent want of something to do . [He]_117-tom did not give in at once with [a lover]_{1386-a lover} 's abject submission , but thought it over for twenty - four hours at all [his]_117-tom spare moments,—when [he]_117-tom was smoking [his]_117-tom evening cigar in [the garden]_{695-the garden} , and studying the light in [[his]_117-tom lady]_{8628-his lady} 's window , and when [he]_117-tom ought to have been asleep , and again in the morning when [he]_117-tom sallied forth , before [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's blinds were drawn up or [the house]_{339-the house} had fairly awoke . [He]_117-tom was not [a man of brilliant ability]_{8630-a man of brilliant ability} , but [he]_117-tom had that sure and steady eye for the real secret of a position which must have been revealed to [every competent critic]_{8631-every competent critic} by the wonderful clear - sightedness with which [he]_117-tom saw , and the wise persistence with which [he]_117-tom held to the necessity of an immediate choice between [himself]_117-tom and [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} . [He]_117-tom had seen that there was but one alternative , and [he]_117-tom had suffered no delay nor divergence from the question in hand . And it was this same quality which had helped [him]_117-tom to the very pretty addition to [his]_117-tom small patrimony which [he]_117-tom had meant to settle on [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , and which would now make the acquisition of [Marchbank]_85-marchbank an easy thing enough . And though [Tom]_117-tom had looked wise on the subject of investment in land , it was a kind of investment in every way agreeable to [him]_117-tom . Thus [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's arrow went straight to the mark — straighter even than [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had expected ; for besides all the other and more substantial considerations , there was to [Tom]_117-tom 's mind a sweet sense of poetic justice in the thought that , after [[his]_117-tom poor uncle]_{8632-his poor uncle} 's failure , who had never thought [him]_117-tom good enough for [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , it should be [he]_117-tom and [no other who would give this coveted possession to [[his]_117-tom cousin]_{917-his cousin}]_{8633-no other who would give this coveted possession to his cousin} . Had [Marchbank]_{269-marchbank} been in the market in [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} 's time , it was , as [Lucilla]_119-lucilla [herself]_119-lucilla said , [his]_{90-dr marjoribanks} money that would have bought it ; but in such a case , so far as [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} was concerned , there would have been little chance for [Tom]_117-tom . Now all that was changed , and it was in [Tom]_117-tom 's hands that the wealth of [the family]_{4553-the family} lay . It was [he]_117-tom who was the head , and could alone carry out what [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's more original genius suggested . If [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} could but have seen it , [he]_117-tom who had formed plans so very different — but perhaps by that time [Dr Marjoribanks]_{90-dr marjoribanks} had found out that [Providence]_{107-providence} after all had not been so ill - advised as [he]_{90-dr marjoribanks} once thought in committing to [his]_{90-dr marjoribanks} care such a creative intelligence as that of [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , and withholding from [him]_{90-dr marjoribanks} "_{[908-the boy]} [the boy]_{908-the boy} . " As for [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , after [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had made up [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} mind and stated [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} conviction , [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} gave [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} no further trouble on the subject , but took it for granted , with that true wisdom which is unfortunately so rare among [women]_492-women . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} did not talk about it overmuch , or display any feverish anxiety about [Marchbank]_85-marchbank , but left [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} suggestion to work , and had faith in [Tom]_117-tom . At the same time , the tranquillising sense of now knowing , to a certain extent , what lay before [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} came into [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's mind . It would be a new sphere , but a sphere in which [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} would find [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} at [home]_287-home . Still near enough to [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} to keep a watchful eye upon [society]_444-society and give [it]_444-society the benefit of [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} experience , and yet at the same time translated into [a new world]_{8395-a new world} , where [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} influence might be of untold advantage , as [Lucilla]_119-lucilla modestly said , to [her]_119-lucilla fellow - creatures . There was [a village]_{8642-a village} not far from [the gates at [Marchbank]_85-marchbank]_{8643-the gates at marchbank} , where [every kind of village nuisance was to be found]_{8644-every kind of village nuisance was to be found} . There are [people who are very tragical about village nuisances]_{8645-people who are very tragical about village nuisances} , and there are [other people who assail [them]_{8645-people who are very tragical about village nuisances} with loathing , as a duty forced upon [their]_{8645-people who are very tragical about village nuisances} consciences]_{8646-other people who assail them with loathing , as a duty forced upon their consciences} ; but [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was neither of the one way of thinking nor of the other . It gave [her]_119-lucilla the liveliest satisfaction to think of all the disorder and disarray of [the Marchbank village]_{8647-the marchbank village} . [Her]_119-lucilla fingers itched to be at [it]_{8647-the marchbank village} — to set all the crooked things straight , and clean away the rubbish , and set everything , as [she]_119-lucilla said , on a sound foundation . If [it]_{8647-the marchbank village} had been [a model village]_{8648-a model village} , with [prize flower - gardens]_{8649-prize flower - gardens} and clean as [Arcadia]_86-arcadia , the thought of it would not have given [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} half so much pleasure . The recollection of all the wretched hovels and [miserable cottages]_{8650-miserable cottages} exhilarated [her]_119-lucilla heart . "_{[908-the boy]} [They]_4335-they may be as stupid and ungrateful as [they]_4335-they like , " [she]_119-lucilla said to [herself]_119-lucilla , "_[4335-they] but to be warm and comfortable instead of cold and hungry always makes a difference . " Perhaps it was not the highest motive possible , and it might be more satisfactory to [some people]_{443-some people} to think of [Lucilla]_119-lucilla as actuated by lofty sentiments of philanthropy ; but to [persons acquainted with [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's character]_{8652-persons acquainted with miss marjoribanks 's character} , [[her]_119-lucilla biographer]_{8653-her biographer} would scorn to make any pretence . What would be the good of [a spirit full of boundless activity and benevolent impulses]_{8654-a spirit full of boundless activity and benevolent impulses} if there was [nobody to help?—what]_{8655-nobody to help?—what} would be the use of self - devotion if [the race in general]_{8656-the race in general} stood in no need of charitable ministrations ? [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had been of use to [her]_119-lucilla fellow - creatures all [her]_119-lucilla life ; and though [she]_119-lucilla was about to relinquish one branch of usefulness , that was not to say that [she]_119-lucilla should be prevented from entering into another . The state of [the Marchbank village]_{8647-the marchbank village} did [her]_119-lucilla good to the very bottom of [her]_119-lucilla soul . It justified [her]_119-lucilla to [herself]_119-lucilla for [her]_119-lucilla choice of [Tom]_117-tom , which , but for this chance of doing good , might perhaps have had the air of a merely selfish personal preference . Now [she]_119-lucilla could regard it in a loftier light , and the thought was sweet to [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; for such a beautiful way of helping [[her]_119-lucilla neighbour]_{5872-her neighbour} would no doubt have been to a certain extent impracticable amid the many occupations of [[the Member]_{8259-the member} 's wife]_{8260-the member 's wife} . Perhaps the most difficult thing in [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's way at this otherwise satisfactory moment was the difficulty [she]_119-lucilla found in persuading society , first of the reality , and then of the justice , of the step [she]_119-lucilla had taken . [Most of [them]_8662-them]_{8661-most of them} , to tell the truth , had forgotten all about [Tom Marjoribanks]_117-tom . It is true that when [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's intentions and prospects were discussed in [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} , as they had been so often , it was not uncommon for [people]_505-people to say , "_{[4757-a cousin]} There was once [a cousin]_{4757-a cousin} , [you]_4337-you know " ; but [nobody]_4434-nobody had ever given very much heed to the suggestion . When [Lucilla]_119-lucilla went to tell [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} of what had happened , [she]_119-lucilla was but inadequately prepared for the surprise with which [her]_119-lucilla intelligence was received . For it all seemed natural enough to [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . [She]_119-lucilla had gone on very steadily for a long time , without thinking particularly about [anybody]_313-anybody , and disposed to accept [the most eligible and satisfactory person who happened to present [himself]_{8666-the most eligible and satisfactory person who happened to present himself}]_{8666-the most eligible and satisfactory person who happened to present himself} ; but all the time there had been a warm corner in [her]_119-lucilla heart for [Tom]_117-tom . And then [the eligible person]_{8667-the eligible person} had not come , and [she]_119-lucilla had been worried and wearied , and had had [her]_119-lucilla losses , like [most other people]_{1022-most other people} . And it had always been pleasant to remember that there was [one man in [the world]_{331-the world}]_{8669-one man in the world} who , if [she]_119-lucilla but held out a finger to [him]_{8669-one man in the world} —— But then [the people in [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane}]_{7338-the people in grange lane} were not capable of discrimination on such a delicate subject , and had never , as was to be expected , had the smallest insight into [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's heart . "_[4337-you] [You]_4338-you have something to tell [me]_0-i , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ? " said [old Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} . "_{[119-lucilla]} [You]_4338-you need not say no , for [I]_0-i can see it in [your]_4338-you eyes . And how lucky it is [the Colonel]_{595-the colonel} is out , and [we]_4340-we can have it all to [ourselves]_4340-we ! Come here and sit by [me]_0-i , and tell [me]_0-i all — every word . " "_{[96-mrs chiley]} [Dear Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , "_{[96-mrs chiley]} [you]_{96-mrs chiley} can always see what [one]_4465-one means before [one]_4465-one says a word . And it has all happened so suddenly ; but the very first thing [I]_0-i thought of doing was to come and tell [you]_{96-mrs chiley} . " [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} gave [[her]_{96-mrs chiley} young friend]_{1047-her young friend} , who was leaning over [her]_{96-mrs chiley} , a hug , which was the only answer which could be made to so touching a speech , and drew [Lucilla]_119-lucilla down upon a low chair that had been placed by the side of [her]_{96-mrs chiley} sofa . [She]_{96-mrs chiley} kept [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's hand in [her]_{96-mrs chiley} own , and caressed it , and looked at [her]_{1047-her young friend} with satisfaction in every line of [her]_{96-mrs chiley} face . After waiting so long , and having so many disappointments , everything was going to turn out so entirely as it ought to do at last . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i think [I]_0-i know what [you]_{96-mrs chiley} are going to tell [me]_0-i , [[my]_0-i dear]_{4403-my dear} , " said [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} ; "_{[96-mrs chiley]} and [I]_0-i am so pleased , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . [I]_0-i only wonder [you]_{96-mrs chiley} did not give [me]_0-i a hint from the very first . [You]_{96-mrs chiley} remember [I]_0-i asked [you]_{96-mrs chiley} when [you]_{96-mrs chiley} came [here]_4529-here that snowy evening . [I]_0-i was [a hard - hearted old woman]_{4345-a hard - hearted old woman} , and [I]_0-i dare say [you]_{96-mrs chiley} were very vexed ; but [I]_0-i am so glad to think that [the Colonel]_{595-the colonel} never stood out against [him]_{595-the colonel} , but gave [his]_{595-the colonel} consent that very day . " This was the moment , if there ever was such a moment , when [Lucilla]_119-lucilla lost courage . [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} was so entirely confident as to what was coming , and it was something so different that was really coming ; and it was hard upon [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} to feel that [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was about to disappoint [everybody]_{300-everybody} 's expectations . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had to clear [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} throat before [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} spoke — [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} who was generally so ready for every emergency ; and [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} could not help feeling for the moment as if [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was [a young girl who had run away with [somebody]_312-somebody , and deceived [all [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} anxious friends]_{8676-all her anxious friends}]_{8674-a young girl who had run away with somebody , and deceived all her anxious friends} . "_{[595-the colonel]} [Dear Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} , [I]_0-i am afraid [I]_0-i am not going to say what [you]_{96-mrs chiley} expected , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i am very comfortable and happy , and [I]_0-i think it 's for the best ; and [I]_0-i am so anxious that [you]_{96-mrs chiley} should like [him]_4347-him ; but it is not the person [you]_{96-mrs chiley} are thinking of . It is — — " Here [the old lady]_{870-the old lady} , to [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's surprise , rose up upon [her]_{870-the old lady} pillows and threw [her]_{870-the old lady} arms round [her]_119-lucilla , and kissed [her]_119-lucilla over again , and fell a - crying . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i always said how generous [you]_0-i were , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , " cried [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i knew it from the first . [I]_0-i was always fond of [him]_4347-him , [you]_0-i know ; and now that [he]_4347-him has been beaten , [poor dear]_{4981-poor dear} , and disappointed , [you]_0-i 've gone and made it up to [him]_4347-him ! [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , [other people]_{279-other people} may say what [they]_{279-other people} like , but it is just what [I]_0-i always expected of [you]_0-i ! " This unlooked - for burst of enthusiasm took [Lucilla]_119-lucilla entirely by surprise . [She]_119-lucilla could not say in reply that [Mr Cavendish]_{115-mr cavendish} did not want [her]_119-lucilla to make it up to [him]_{115-mr cavendish} ; but the fact that this was the only alternative which occurred to [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} filled [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} with a sense of something like positive guilt . [She]_119-lucilla had deceived [everybody]_{300-everybody} , and raised false expectations , and how was [she]_119-lucilla to explain [herself]_119-lucilla ? It was with humility and embarrassment that [she]_119-lucilla spoke . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i do n't know what [you]_0-i will say when [you]_0-i hear who it really is , " [she]_119-lucilla said . "_[0-i] [He]_4350-he has been fond of [me]_0-i all this time , though [he]_4350-he has been so far away . [He]_4350-he went to [India]_34-india because [I]_0-i sent [him]_4350-he , and [he]_4350-he came back as soon as ever [he]_4350-he heard about — what had happened . And what could [I]_0-i do ? [I]_0-i could not be so ungrateful or so hard - hearted again , as to send [him]_4350-he away ? " "_{[119-lucilla]} [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , who is it ? " said [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} , growing pale — for [she]_{96-mrs chiley} generally had a little wintry bloom on [her]_{96-mrs chiley} cheek like the China roses [she]_{96-mrs chiley} was so fond of . "_{[119-lucilla]} Do n't keep [me]_0-i like this in suspense . " "_{[119-lucilla]} [Dear Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , with the brevity of excitement , "_{[96-mrs chiley]} [I]_0-i do n't see what [other person in [the world]_{331-the world}]_{4351-other person in the world} it could be but [[my]_0-i cousin]_{4466-my cousin} [Tom]_117-tom . " [Poor Mrs Chiley]_{270-poor mrs chiley} started , so that the sofa and [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's chair and [the very room]_{8679-the very room} shook . [She]_{270-poor mrs chiley} said [herself]_{270-poor mrs chiley} afterwards that [she]_{270-poor mrs chiley} felt as if [somebody]_312-somebody had discharged a pistol into [her]_{270-poor mrs chiley} breast . [She]_{270-poor mrs chiley} was so shocked and startled that [she]_{270-poor mrs chiley} threw off all [her]_{270-poor mrs chiley} coverings and the Afghanistan blanket [Mrs Beverley]_{235-mrs beverley} had sent , and put [her]_{270-poor mrs chiley} tottering old feet to the floor ; and then [she]_{270-poor mrs chiley} took [[her]_{270-poor mrs chiley} young friend]_{1047-her young friend} solemnly by both [her]_{270-poor mrs chiley} hands . "_[117-tom] Oh , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , [[my]_0-i poor dear]_{4755-my poor dear} ! " [she]_{270-poor mrs chiley} cried , "_{[119-lucilla]} [you]_119-lucilla have gone and done it without thinking what [you]_119-lucilla were doing . [You]_119-lucilla have taken it into [your]_119-lucilla head that it was all over , and that there was nothing more to look for . And [you]_119-lucilla are only nine - and - twenty , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ; and many [a girl]_{4462-a girl} marries very well — better than common — long after [she]_{4462-a girl} 's nine - and - twenty ; and [I]_0-i know for a fact — oh ! [[my]_0-i poor dear child]_{4356-my poor dear child} , [I]_0-i know for a certain fact!—that [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} was coming forward . [He]_{222-mr ashburton} as good as said it to [Lady Richmond]_{164-lady richmond} , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla . [He]_{222-mr ashburton} as good as said , as soon as the election was over — and now [you]_119-lucilla have gone and got impatient , and thrown [yourself]_119-lucilla away ! " [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was quite carried away for the moment by this flood of sorrowful eloquence . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was silenced , and had nothing to answer , and accepted it as in some respect the just penalty for the disappointment [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was causing [everybody]_{300-everybody} . [She]_{88-miss marjoribanks} let [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} say out [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} say , and then [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} restored [the old lady]_{870-the old lady} to [her]_{870-the old lady} sofa , and made [her]_{870-the old lady} comfortable , and covered [her]_{870-the old lady} up with all [her]_{870-the old lady} wraps and blankets . Though [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} ran on in a feeble strain all the time weeping and lamenting , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla took no notice . [She]_119-lucilla wrapped [[her]_119-lucilla old friend]_{1081-her old friend} up , and put [her]_119-lucilla pillows just as [she]_119-lucilla liked them , and sat down again on the low chair ; and by that time [the poor old lady]_{7648-the poor old lady} had sunk into a faint sob of vexation and disappointment , and had given [her]_{7648-the poor old lady} remonstrances up . "_{[222-mr ashburton]} Now , [I]_0-i will tell [you]_4357-you all about it , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i knew [you]_4357-you would be surprised ; and if it would be any comfort to [you]_4357-you , dear [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} , to know that [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} did — — " "_{[222-mr ashburton]} And [you]_4357-you refused [him]_{222-mr ashburton} , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ? " [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} asked , with horror in [her]_{96-mrs chiley} face . "_[4357-you] Ought [I]_0-i to have accepted [him]_{222-mr ashburton} when there was [somebody]_312-somebody [I]_0-i liked better ? " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , with the force of conscious virtue , "_[4357-you] and [you]_4357-you used always to say just the contrary . One great thing that supported [me]_0-i was , that [you]_4357-you would be sure to understand . [I]_0-i did not know it at the time , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , with sweet confidence and simplicity , "_[0-i] but [I]_0-i see it all now . Why it never came to anything before , [you]_4357-you know , was that [I]_0-i never could in [my]_0-i heart have accepted [anybody]_313-anybody but [Tom]_117-tom . " [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} turned round with unaffected surprise , which was not unmingled with awe . Up to this moment [she]_{96-mrs chiley} had been under the impression that it was the blindness , and folly , and stupidity of the gentlemen which had kept it from ever coming to anything . It was altogether a new light that broke upon [her]_{96-mrs chiley} now , confusing , though on the whole satisfactory ; but for the moment [she]_{96-mrs chiley} was struck dumb , and had no answer to make . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i never knew it [myself]_0-i until — quite lately , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , with confidential tenderness , "_[0-i] and [I]_0-i do n't think [I]_0-i could tell it to any one but [you]_4357-you . [Dear Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} , [you]_4357-you have always taken such an interest in [me]_0-i ! [I]_0-i sent [him]_117-tom away , [you]_4357-you know , and thought [I]_0-i was only fond of [him]_117-tom because [he]_117-tom was [[my]_0-i cousin]_{4466-my cousin} . And then there were all the others , and some of [them]_4361-them were very nice ; but always when it came to the point — And it never came into [my]_0-i head that [Tom]_117-tom was at the bottom of it all — never till the other day . " [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} was still so much confounded by this unexpected revelation that it was some time before [she]_{96-mrs chiley} could find [her]_{96-mrs chiley} voice ; and even now the light penetrated slowly into [her]_{96-mrs chiley} mind , and it was only by degrees that [she]_{96-mrs chiley} accepted the new fact thus presented to [her]_{96-mrs chiley} faith — that it was not [the gentlemen who were to blame]_{8686-the gentlemen who were to blame} — that it was all [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's or rather [Tom Marjoribanks]_117-tom 's fault . "_[117-tom] And [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ? " [she]_119-lucilla asked faintly . "_{[222-mr ashburton]} [I]_0-i am very sorry , " said [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , "_[0-i] very , very sorry ; but [I]_0-i do n't think [I]_0-i can blame [myself]_0-i that [I]_0-i gave [him]_117-tom encouragement , [you]_4362-you know . [I]_0-i may have been foolish at other times , but [I]_0-i am sure [I]_0-i was very careful with [him]_117-tom . It was all the election that was to blame . [I]_0-i spoke very frankly to [him]_117-tom , " [Lucilla]_119-lucilla added , "_[0-i] for [I]_0-i knew [he]_117-tom was [a man to do [me]_0-i justice]_{4363-a man to do me justice} ; and it will always be a comfort to [me]_0-i to think that [we]_4364-our had [our]_4364-our — [our]_4364-our explanation , [you]_4362-you know , before [I]_0-i knew it was [Tom]_117-tom . " "_[117-tom] Well , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , it is a great change , " said [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} , who could not reconcile [herself]_{96-mrs chiley} to the new condition of affairs . "_{[119-lucilla]} [I]_0-i do n't mean to pretend that [I]_0-i can make up [my]_0-i mind to it all at once . It seems so strange that [you]_119-lucilla should have been setting [your]_119-lucilla heart on some one all these ten years , and never saying a word ; [I]_0-i wonder how [you]_119-lucilla could do it . And when [people]_505-people were always in the hopes that [you]_119-lucilla would marry at [home]_287-home , as it were , and settle in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} . [I]_0-i am sure [[your]_119-lucilla poor dear papa]_{4367-your poor dear papa} would be as much astonished as [anybody]_313-anybody . And [I]_0-i suppose now [he]_{4367-your poor dear papa} will take [you]_119-lucilla away to [Devonshire]_{87-devonshire} , where [[his]_{4367-your poor dear papa} mother]_{4476-his mother} lives , and [we]_4370-we shall never see [you]_119-lucilla any more . " And once more [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} gave a little sob . "_{[4367-your poor dear papa]} [The Firs]_{56-the firs} would almost have been as good as [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} , " [she]_{96-mrs chiley} said , "_{[56-the firs]} and [the Member for [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{1106-the member for carlingford} , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla ! " As for [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , [she]_{96-mrs chiley} knelt down by the side of the sofa and took [[her]_{96-mrs chiley} old friend]_{1081-her old friend} , as well as the blankets and pillows would permit , into [her]_{96-mrs chiley} arms . "_{[119-lucilla]} [Dear Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} , [we]_4370-we are going to buy [Marchbank]_85-marchbank and settle , " said [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , weeping a little for [company]_8688-company . "_{[96-mrs chiley]} [You]_{96-mrs chiley} could not think [I]_0-i would ever go far away from [you]_{96-mrs chiley} . And as for being Member for [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} , there are Members for [counties]_{4372-counties} too , " [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} said in [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} excitement . It was a revelation which came out unawares , and which [she]_{96-mrs chiley} never intended to utter ; but it threw a gleam of light over the new world of ambition and progress which was opened to [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's far - seeing vision ; and [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} could not but yield to the spell of mingled awe and sympathy which thrilled through [her]_{96-mrs chiley} as [she]_{96-mrs chiley} listened . It was not to be supposed that what [Lucilla]_119-lucilla did was done upon mere unthinking impulse ; and when [she]_{96-mrs chiley} thought of [Marchbank]_85-marchbank , there arose in [Mrs Chiley]_{96-mrs chiley} 's mind "_{[119-lucilla]} the slow beginnings of content . " "_{[119-lucilla]} But , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , " [the old lady]_{870-the old lady} said with solemnity , as [she]_{870-the old lady} gave [her]_119-lucilla a last kiss of reconciliation and peace , "_{[119-lucilla]} if all [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} had taken [their]_4373-their oaths to it , [I]_0-i never could have believed , had [you]_119-lucilla not told [me]_0-i , that , after all , it was to be [Tom]_117-tom ! " This was the hardest personal encounter which [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was subjected to ; but when the news circulated in [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} there was first a dead pause of incredulity and amazement , and then such a commotion as could be compared to nothing except a sudden squall at [sea]_8690-sea . [People who had been going peaceably on [their]_{8691-people who had been going peaceably on their way at one moment , thinking of nothing} way at one moment , thinking of nothing]_{8691-people who had been going peaceably on their way at one moment , thinking of nothing} , were to be seen [the next buffeted by the wind of Rumour and tossed about on the waves of Astonishment]_{8692-the next buffeted by the wind of rumour and tossed about on the waves of astonishment} . To speak less metaphorically ( but there are moments of emotion so overwhelming and unprecedented that they can be dealt with only in the language of metaphor ) , [every household in [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane}]_{8693-every household in grange lane} , and at least half of [the humbler houses in [Grove Street]_{27-grove street}]_{8694-the humbler houses in grove street} , and [a large proportion of [the other dwellings in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{8696-the other dwellings in carlingford}]_{8695-a large proportion of the other dwellings in carlingford} , were nearly as much agitated about [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's marriage as if it had been [a daughter of [their]_8698-their own]_{8697-a daughter of their own} . Now that [he]_{4757-a cousin} was recalled to [their]_8698-their minds in such a startling way , [people]_505-people began to recollect with greater and greater distinctness that "_[117-tom] there was once [a cousin]_{4757-a cousin} , [you]_4375-you know , " and to remember [him]_{4757-a cousin} in [his]_{4757-a cousin} youth , and even in [his]_{4757-a cousin} boyhood , when [he]_{4757-a cousin} had been much in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} . And by degrees [the Grange Lane]_{8700-the grange lane} [people]_505-people came to see that [they]_505-people knew a great deal about [Tom]_117-tom , and to remind [each other]_{679-each other} of the abrupt end of [his]_117-tom last visit , and of [his]_117-tom going to [India]_34-india immediately after , and of many a little circumstance in [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's looks and general demeanour which this dénouement seemed to make plain . [Lady Richmond]_{164-lady richmond} , though [she]_{164-lady richmond} was a little annoyed about [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} 's disappointment , decided at once that it was best to ignore that altogether , and was quite glad to think that [she]_{164-lady richmond} had always said there must be [somebody]_312-somebody . "_[4376-she] [She]_4376-she bore up a great deal too well against all [her]_4376-she little disappointments , " [she]_{164-lady richmond} said , when discussing the matter . "_[4376-she] When [a girl]_{4462-a girl} does that one may be always sure there is [somebody behind]_{4378-somebody behind} — and [you]_4379-you know [I]_0-i always said , when [she]_4376-she was not just talking or busy , that there was a preoccupation in [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's eye . " This was a speech which [Mrs Woodburn]_{99-mrs woodburn} , as might have been expected , made a great deal of — but , notwithstanding , it had its effect in [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} . Going back upon [their]_8704-their recollections , [most people]_{1186-most people} were able to verify the fact that [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had borne [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} little disappointments very well , and that there was sometimes a preoccupation in [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} eye . The first was beyond dispute ; and as for the second , it was a thing which did not require a very great stretch of imagination to suppose — and the unexpected sensation of finding at last a distinct bit of romance to round off [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's history , was pleasant to [most people]_{1186-most people} . If [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had married [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} , it would have been ( so far as anything connected with [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} could be ) a commonplace conclusion . But now [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had upset [everybody]_{300-everybody} 's theories , and made an altogether original and unlooked - for ending for [herself]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , which was a thing to have been expected from [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , though [nobody]_4434-nobody could have foreseen the special turn which [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} originality would take . And nothing could have come in more appropriately after the election , when [people]_505-people felt the blank of ordinary existence just beginning to settle down upon [them]_505-people again . It kept [all Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} in conversation for a longer time than might be supposed in these busy days ; for there was not only the fact itself , but what [they]_505-people were to do , and where [they]_505-people were to go , to be discussed . And then [Tom]_117-tom [himself]_117-tom began to be visible about [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} ; and [he]_117-tom had heaps of Indian things among [his]_117-tom baggage , and recollected so affectionately [the people [he]_117-tom used to know]_{8710-the people he used to know} , and dispensed [his]_117-tom curiosities with such a liberal hand , that the heart of [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} was touched . [He]_117-tom had a way of miscalculating distances , as has been said , and exercised some kind of magnetic influence upon all the little tables and unsteady articles of furniture , which somehow seemed to fall if [he]_117-tom but looked at them . But , on the other hand , [John Brown]_{159-john brown} , who had in hand the sale of [Marchbank]_{269-marchbank} , found [him]_117-tom [the most straightforward and clear - headed of clients]_{8711-the most straightforward and clear - headed of clients} . [The two]_{678-the two} had all the preliminaries arranged before [any other intending purchaser]_{8713-any other intending purchaser} had time to turn the matter over in [his]_117-tom mind . And [Tom]_117-tom had [the old brick house full of [workmen]_8715-workmen]_{8714-the old brick house full of workmen} before [anybody]_313-anybody knew it was [his]_117-tom . When the summer had fairly commenced [he]_117-tom went over and lived [there]_4723-there , and saw to everything , and went so far as to fit up [the drawing - room]_{4397-the drawing - room} with the same well - remembered tint of pale green which had been found ten years ago to suit so well with [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's complexion . It was perhaps a little hazardous to repeat the experiment , for green , as [everybody]_{300-everybody} knows , is a very trying colour ; but it was a most touching and triumphant proof that to [Tom]_117-tom , at least , [Lucilla]_119-lucilla was as young as ever , and had not even begun to go off . It was [Mr Holden]_{124-mr holden} who supplied everything , and [he]_{124-mr holden} was naturally proud of the trust thus reposed in [him]_{124-mr holden} , and formed the very highest opinion of [[his]_{124-mr holden} customer]_{8720-his customer} ; and it was probably from [his]_{124-mr holden} enthusiasm on this subject that might be traced the commencement of that singular revolution of sentiment in [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} , which suddenly woke up all in an instant without knowing how , to recognise the existence of [Mr Marjoribanks]_117-tom , and to forget the undue familiarity which had ventured upon the name of [Tom]_117-tom . When [Lucilla]_119-lucilla went over in the most proper and decorous way , under the charge of [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} , to see [[her]_119-lucilla future [home]_287-home]_{8721-her future home} , the sight of [the village]_{8723-the village} at [Marchbank]_85-marchbank was sweet to [her]_119-lucilla eyes . That it was not by any means sweet to any other sense did but enhance [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's satisfaction . "_[4376-she] A year after this ! " [she]_119-lucilla said to [herself]_119-lucilla , and [her]_119-lucilla bosom swelled ; for to realise clearly how much [she]_119-lucilla had it in [her]_119-lucilla power to do for [her]_119-lucilla fellow - creatures was indeed a pleasure . It occupied [her]_119-lucilla a great deal more than [the gardens]_{1873-the gardens} did , which [Tom]_117-tom was arranging so carefully , or even than [the kitchen]_{370-the kitchen} , which [she]_119-lucilla inspected for the information of [Nancy]_102-nancy ; for at that time [the drawing - room]_{4397-the drawing - room} was not fitted up . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's eyes went over [the moral wilderness]_{8727-the moral wilderness} with the practical glance of [a statesman]_{8728-a statesman} , and , at the same time , the sanguine enthusiasm of [a philanthropist]_{8729-a philanthropist} . [She]_119-lucilla saw of what it was capable , and already , in imagination , [the desert]_{4638-the desert} blossomed like a rose before [her]_119-lucilla beneficent steps , and the sweet sense of well - doing rose in [her]_119-lucilla breast . And then to see [Tom]_117-tom at [Marchbank]_{269-marchbank} was to see [his]_117-tom qualities . [He]_117-tom was not [a man of original mind , nor one who would be likely to take a bold initiative . Considering all the circumstances , that was a gift which was scarcely to be wished for]_{8731-a man of original mind , nor one who would be likely to take a bold initiative . considering all the circumstances , that was a gift which was scarcely to be wished for} ; but [he]_117-tom had a perfect genius for carrying out a suggestion , which , it need scarcely be added , was a faculty that , considering the good fortune which [Providence]_{107-providence} had so long reserved for [him]_117-tom , made [his]_117-tom character as near perfect as humanity permits . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla felt , indeed , as [she]_119-lucilla drove away , that approbation of Providence which a well - regulated mind , in possession of most things which it desires , might be expected to feel . Other delusive fancies had one time and another swept across [her]_119-lucilla horizon ; but after all there could be no doubt that only thus could [she]_119-lucilla have been fitly mated , and full development afforded to all the resources of [her]_119-lucilla spirit . As [the carriage]_{2388-the carriage} passed [the Firs]_{56-the firs} [she]_119-lucilla sighed and put down [her]_119-lucilla veil with a natural sentiment ; but still [she]_119-lucilla felt it was for the best . [The Member for [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford}]_{1106-the member for carlingford} must be [a busy man]_{8734-a busy man} , occupied about [his]_{1106-the member for carlingford} own affairs , and with little leisure for doing good to [his]_{1106-the member for carlingford} fellow - creatures except in a parliamentary way . "_[4376-she] And there are members for [counties]_{4372-counties} as well , " [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , in the depths of [her]_119-lucilla soul , said to [herself]_119-lucilla . Then there rose up before [her]_119-lucilla a vision of [a parish]_{8735-a parish} saved , [a village]_{8642-a village} reformed , [a county]_{8737-a county} reorganised , and a triumphant election at the end , the recompense and crown of all , which should put [the government of [the country itself]_{8739-the country itself}]_{8738-the government of the country itself} , to a certain extent , into competent hands . This was the celestial vision which floated before [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's eyes as [she]_119-lucilla drove into [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} , and recollected , notwithstanding occasional moments of discouragement , the successful work [she]_119-lucilla had done , and the good [she]_119-lucilla had achieved in [[her]_119-lucilla native town]_{1459-her native town} . It was but the natural culmination of [her]_119-lucilla career that transferred [her]_119-lucilla from [the town]_{551-the town} to [the county]_{838-the county} , and held out to [her]_119-lucilla the glorious task of serving [[her]_119-lucilla generation]_{8743-her generation} in a twofold way , among [the poor]_{4303-the poor} and among [the rich]_{8745-the rich} . If a momentary sigh for [Grange Lane]_{4-grange lane} , which was about to lose [her]_119-lucilla , breathed from [her]_119-lucilla lips , it was sweetened by a smile of satisfaction for [the county]_{838-the county} which was about to gain [her]_119-lucilla . The lighter preface of life was past , and [Lucilla]_119-lucilla had the comfort of feeling that its course had been full of benefit to [her]_119-lucilla fellow - creatures ; and now a larger sphere opened before [her]_119-lucilla feet , and [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} felt that the arrangements of [Providence]_{107-providence} were on the whole full of discrimination , and that all was for the best , and [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} had not lived in vain . This being the case , perhaps it is not necessary to go much further into detail . [Mr Ashburton]_{222-mr ashburton} never said anything about [his]_{222-mr ashburton} disappointment , as might have been expected . When [he]_{222-mr ashburton} did mention that eventful day at all , [he]_{222-mr ashburton} said that [he]_{222-mr ashburton} had happened accidentally to be calling on [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} the day [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} cousin]_{906-her cousin} came [home]_287-home , and saw at once the state of affairs ; and [he]_{222-mr ashburton} sent [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} a very nice present when [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} was married . After all , it was not [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} fault . If [Providence]_{107-providence} had ordained that it was to be [Tom]_117-tom , how could [Lucilla]_119-lucilla fly in the face of such an ordinance ? and , at the same time , there was to both parties the consoling reflection , that whatever might happen to [them]_8749-them as [individuals]_{8750-individuals} , [the best man]_{3567-the best man} had been chosen for [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} , which was an abiding benefit to [all concerned]_{8752-all concerned} . Under all the circumstances , it was to be looked for that [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} 's spirits should improve even in [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} mourning , and that the tenacity with which [she]_{88-miss marjoribanks} clung to [[[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} father]_{292-her father} 's house]_{417-her father 's house} should yield to the changed state of affairs . This was so much the case , that [Lucilla]_119-lucilla took heart to show [Mrs Rider]_{271-mrs rider} all over it , and to point out all the conveniences to [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} , and even , with a sigh , to call [her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} attention to the bell which hung over [the Doctor]_{326-the doctor} 's bedroom door . "_[4376-she] It breaks [my]_0-i heart to hear it , " [Miss Marjoribanks]_{88-miss marjoribanks} said ; "_[4376-she] but still [Dr Rider]_{200-dr rider} will find [it]_4381-it a great convenience . " It was [a very nice house]_{6318-a very nice house} ; and so [[the new Doctor]_{7816-the new doctor} 's wife]_{8758-the new doctor 's wife} , who had not been used to anything so spacious , was very willing to say ; and instead of feeling any grudge against [the man who was thus in every respect to take [[her]_{88-miss marjoribanks} father]_{292-her father} 's place]_{8759-the man who was thus in every respect to take her father 's place} , so sweet are the softening influences of time and personal well - being , that [Lucilla]_119-lucilla , who was always so good - natured , made many little arrangements for [their]_4382-their comfort , and even left the carpets , which was a thing [nobody]_4434-nobody could have expected of [her]_119-lucilla , and which [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} did not scruple to condemn . "_{[200-dr rider]} [They]_4382-their are all fitted , " [Lucilla]_119-lucilla said , "_[4382-their] and if they were taken up they would be spoiled ; and besides , [we]_4383-we could have no use for [them]_4382-their at [Marchbank]_85-marchbank . " It was a very kind thing to do , and simplified matters very much for [the Riders]_{218-the beverleys} , who were not rich . But [Aunt Jemima]_{230-aunt jemima} , in the background , could not but pull [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's sleeve , and mutter indistinct remarks about a valuation , which [nobody]_4434-nobody paid any particular attention to at the moment , as there were so many things much more important to think of and to do . And the presents that came pouring in from [every quarter]_{8763-every quarter} were enough to have made up for twenty carpets . [Lucilla]_119-lucilla got testimonials , so to speak , from every side , and all [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} interested [itself]_{3-carlingford} , as has been said , in all the details of the marriage , as if it had been [a daughter of its own]_{8764-a daughter of its own} . "_{[119-lucilla]} And yet it is odd to think that , after all , [I]_0-i shall never be anything but [Lucilla Marjoribanks]_119-lucilla ! " [she]_119-lucilla said , in the midst of all [her]_119-lucilla triumphs , with a certain pensiveness . If there could be any name that would have suited [her]_119-lucilla better , or is surrounded by more touching associations , [we]_4383-we leave it to [[her]_119-lucilla other friends]_{4384-her other friends} to find out ; for at the moment of taking leave of [her]_119-lucilla , there is something consoling to [our]_4383-we own mind in the thought that [Lucilla]_119-lucilla can now suffer no change of name . As [she]_119-lucilla was in the first freshness of [her]_119-lucilla youthful daring , when [she]_119-lucilla rose like the sun upon the chaos of society in [Carlingford]_{3-carlingford} , so is [she]_119-lucilla now as [she]_119-lucilla goes forth into [the County]_{838-the county} to carry light and progress there . And in this reflection there is surely comfort for [the few remaining malcontents]_{4386-the few remaining malcontents} , whom not even [his]_4387-his own excellent qualities , and [Lucilla]_119-lucilla 's happiness , can reconcile to the fact that after all it was [Tom]_117-tom .